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.