[Health Resources and Services Administration](https://www.hrsa.gov)

June 2026 (full application deadline, projected)

Up to $750,000 per award; total program funding estimated at $24,262,837; ~33 awards expected

Supports innovative nursing education and clinical training to strengthen the nursing workforce in rural and medically underserved communities.

--- ## Description This program aims to address the nursing shortage, especially in rural and medically underserved areas, by funding projects that develop and implement innovative educational and clinical training opportunities for nurses. The goal is to increase the number of well-prepared nurses and facilitate their transition into practice, ultimately improving healthcare access and quality in high-need communities. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $750,000 per project - Estimated total program funding: $24,262,837 - Expected number of awards: Approximately 33 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Other organizations that qualify as a "school of nursing" under Section 801(2), defined as: - Accredited collegiate, associate degree, or diploma schools of nursing in a U.S. state - Institutions where graduates are authorized to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam or are licensed RNs seeking advanced degrees/training (e.g., baccalaureate nursing programs, community colleges training associate-degree nurses) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by the anticipated deadline. - Prepare materials demonstrating innovative approaches to nurse education and transition-to-practice in underserved/rural communities. - Monitor [the official grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361435) for updates and the release of the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching is required. - This is a forecasted opportunity; details may change when the official NOFO is published. - Projects should focus on increasing workforce capacity and supporting nurse transition into practice in high-need areas. --- ## External Links - [Program Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361435) - [Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [HRSA Contact Information](https://www.hrsa.gov/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-------------------|----------------------------|--------------| | Michelle Osborne | [NEPQRTPP@hrsa.gov](mailto:NEPQRTPP@hrsa.gov) | 301-594-3803 |

Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention - Transition to Practice Program (NEPQR-TPP)

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