Funder: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Due Dates: February 20, 2026 (Optional letter of intent) | March 27, 2026 (Full application, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $1,760,000–$20,000,000 per award over 5 years; total program funding up to $80,000,000; 15 awards expected
Summary: Cooperative agreements to administer financial incentives recruiting RNs and LPNs to work in qualifying nursing homes or oversight roles, improving staffing and care quality.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; only one application per organization; strong national reach and experience required.