Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) Program
This grant aims to boost nursing education for disadvantaged individuals, including underrepresented minorities, through inclusive strategies.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Due Dates: March 18, 2025 (Application Deadline)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $22,200,000; Award ceiling and floor not specified.
Summary: This grant aims to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, including underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, through inclusive and culturally aligned education strategies.
Description
The Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) Program, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), seeks to enhance nursing education access for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. This includes racial and ethnic minorities who are underrepresented among registered nurses. The program supports the development of inclusive, culturally aligned nursing education environments using comprehensive, evidence-based strategies to better support these students.
The program’s goal is to diversify the nursing workforce by increasing educational opportunities and support systems for students facing social, economic, or educational disadvantages. Applicants are encouraged to refer to the Bureau of Health Workforce Glossary for definitions of key terms such as "disadvantaged background" and "underrepresented minority."
