Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) - Workforce Expansion Program (WEP)
ID: 349147Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) - Workforce Expansion Program (WEP)" aimed at increasing the nursing workforce in rural and underserved areas to address critical shortages in acute and long-term care settings. Eligible applicants for this discretionary grant include private institutions of higher education, with no cost-sharing or matching requirements. The total estimated funding for this program is $4,750,000, with individual awards ranging from $0 to $1,000,000, and a total of five awards expected to be made. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is July 26, 2024, and can reach out to Kirk Koyama at kkoyama@hrsa.gov for further information.

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    The document outlines the purpose of creating crosswalks between application guides and the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) content guides from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The crosswalks facilitate a clearer understanding of the transition to improved NOFO formats during their pilot phase. Each application guide term is matched with its corresponding term in the NOFO prototype, streamlining the application process. Key comparisons include deadlines, cost sharing, funding restrictions, application contents, and reporting requirements. It also provides details on additional resources such as webinars and support contacts, ensuring applicants are well-prepared. This initiative reflects an effort to enhance accessibility and clarity in federal funding opportunities, ultimately supporting applicants in navigating the complex application procedures.
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