The Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) program is designed to create more educational opportunities in nursing for people from disadvantaged backgrounds. This grant aims to support institutions and organizations that can help increase diversity in the nursing field.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including public and private colleges, state and local governments, school districts, tribal organizations, and nonprofits. If your organization is involved in education or healthcare and can help disadvantaged individuals enter the nursing profession, you might qualify.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations not involved in education or healthcare
- Entities without a clear plan to support disadvantaged backgrounds
- Organizations lacking proper registrations
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., nonprofit status, government entity)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational background and experience
- Plan for reaching disadvantaged individuals
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- DUNS number or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Cautions
- Ensure your organization is properly registered and eligible.
- Focus on supporting disadvantaged backgrounds in your proposal.
- Be clear about how funds will be used to increase nursing opportunities.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, county governments, private institutions of higher education, city or township governments, independent school districts, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, state governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. Essentially, if you are a government entity, educational institution, or nonprofit, you may be eligible to apply.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including public and private colleges, state and local governments, school districts, tribal organizations, and nonprofits. If your organization is involved in education or healthcare and can help disadvantaged individuals enter the nursing profession, you might qualify.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations not involved in education or healthcare
- Entities without a clear plan to support disadvantaged backgrounds
- Organizations lacking proper registrations
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and expand nursing education programs, particularly those that support individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. This might include scholarships, program development, and outreach efforts.
Total Program Funding
$20,000,000
Expected Awards
36
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 8, 2026(25 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 1, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify your organization's eligibility.
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Obtain a DUNS number or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Prepare a detailed project proposal.
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan.
- Outline a strategy for reaching disadvantaged individuals.
- Submit the application by the deadline.