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

March 18, 2025 (Application Deadline)

Estimated total program funding: $22,200,000; Award ceiling and floor not specified.

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." ## Due Dates - Application Deadline: March 18, 2025 ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $22,200,000 - Award ceiling and floor amounts are not specified in the announcement. - Approximately 40 awards are expected to be made. ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include a broad range of domestic organizations located within the United States and its territories, including: - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status (excluding institutions of higher education) - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Native American tribal governments and organizations **Note:** Individuals and institutions of higher education are not eligible to apply. Domestic eligibility covers the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau. ## Application Process Applicants must submit their proposals through the official grants.gov portal by the deadline. The application package and detailed instructions are available on the grants.gov page for this opportunity. ## Additional Information - The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds. - The focus is on evidence-based strategies to create inclusive nursing education environments. - Applicants should consult the Bureau of Health Workforce Glossary for relevant definitions. - The program supports efforts to address workforce shortages by increasing diversity in nursing education. ## External Links - [Grant Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355776) - [Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Home](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [HRSA Contact Page](https://www.hrsa.gov/about/contact) ## Contact Information | Contact Person | Aja Williams, MS, RN | |----------------|---------------------| | Phone | (301) 945-9658 | | Email | [Awilliams4@hrsa.gov](mailto:Awilliams4@hrsa.gov) | | Agency | Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) |

Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) Program

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