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

May 2026 (Full application deadline)

Up to $555,000 per award; approximately $20 million total program funding; ~36 awards expected; typically 1-year project period.

Supports projects that increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

--- ## Description The Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) program aims to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. The program supports accredited schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, and other eligible entities in developing projects that recruit, support, and retain students from underrepresented or disadvantaged groups in nursing education and careers. The overarching goal is to build a more diverse and culturally competent nursing workforce to improve health equity and patient outcomes. --- ## Due Dates - May 2026 (Full application deadline; electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. ET) — *anticipated/projected* *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award per project: $555,000 - Estimated total program funding: $20,000,000 - Expected number of awards: approximately 36 - Award period: typically 1 year - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Accredited schools of nursing - Nursing centers - Academic health centers - State and local departments of health - Faith-based organizations - Community-based organizations - Tribes and tribal organizations (including both federally recognized and other tribal entities) - State, county, city, township, and special district governments - Independent school districts - Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - Other domestic public or private entities Applicants must be domestic (U.S.-based) entities. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by the anticipated deadline (May 2026). - Detailed instructions and application materials will be made available on the [Grants.gov opportunity page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361434) when the funding opportunity is officially posted. - Applicants should prepare to demonstrate organizational eligibility, project plans for increasing nursing workforce diversity, and capacity to manage federal grant funds. --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching is required. - Projects should focus on recruitment, retention, and graduation of students from disadvantaged backgrounds in nursing education programs. - For program updates and official application instructions, monitor the [HRSA funding page](https://www.hrsa.gov/grants/find-funding). --- ## External Links - [Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361434) - [Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [HRSA Contact Page](https://www.hrsa.gov/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |----------------|-------------------------------|--------------| | Jasmine Price | [BHW-NWD@hrsa.gov](mailto:BHW-NWD@hrsa.gov) | 301-443-7151 | For general HRSA inquiries: Email: [press@hrsa.gov](mailto:press@hrsa.gov) Phone: (800) 221-9393

Nursing Workforce Diversity

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