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Nursing Workforce Development (NWD)

Health Resources and Services Administration · HRSA-26-095

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Award Range

$1$555K

Total Program Funding

$20.0M

Expected Awards

36

Deadline

July 8, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Nursing Workforce Development (NWD). Health Resources and Services Administration. The purpose of the Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) program is to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. $1-$555,000 per award; $20,000,000 total program funding; ~36 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

State governments, County governments, Nonprofits (non-501c3), Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Other Native American Tribal Organizations (+7 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Eligible organizations include accredited schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, and domestic public or private non-profit e...
  • Deadline: 2026-07-08

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What This Grant Funds

The purpose of the Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) program is to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Who Can Apply

Eligible organizations include accredited schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, and domestic public or private non-profit entities entities, such as state and local departments of health, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations.

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsCity/Township Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsOther (see NOFO for details)Independent School DistrictsSpecial District GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesPublic Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$1
Maximum Award
$555K
Total Program Funding
$20.0M
Expected Number of Awards
36
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 5, 2026
Application Deadline: July 8, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

Jasmine Price BHW-NWD@hrsa.gov

BHW-NWD@hrsa.gov

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