Nursing Shortage Reduction Program (NSRP)
Nursing Shortage Reduction Program (NSRP) supports Texas nursing programs in expanding enrollment, student retention, and faculty capacity to graduate more registered nurses and address the state's shortage.
Funder: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Due Dates: November 13, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CT (Required NOI) | February 5, 2027, 11:59 p.m. CT (Application)
Funding Amounts: Estimated $23.4 million across approximately 80 grants, ending March 30, 2029
Summary: Supports Texas professional nursing programs in expanding capacity to enroll, retain, and graduate more registered nurses.
Key Information: Applicants must receive THECB approval of their Notice of Intent before submitting an application.
Description
The Nursing Shortage Reduction Program (NSRP), administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), supports eligible Texas institutions with professional nursing programs approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). Established by the Texas Legislature in 2001, it addresses the state's registered nursing shortage by strengthening nursing education capacity and increasing the number of students entering the workforce.
The AY2027 cycle supports additional RN enrollment, evidence-based student recruitment and retention, and nursing faculty education, recruitment, and retention. Projects may improve the use of faculty, instructional or clinical space, and other resources through innovative or evidence-based practices. Examples include regional sharing of services, courses, personnel, and facilities, or employing preceptors and part-time faculty to accommodate increased enrollment.
