​Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention - Transition to Practice Program (NEPQR-TPP)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention - Transition to Practice Program (NEPQR-TPP). This program aims to enhance the nursing workforce and alleviate the nursing shortage in rural and medically underserved areas by funding innovative educational and clinical training initiatives. The grant is open to accredited nursing schools, including baccalaureate programs and community colleges, with a total funding pool of approximately $24,262,837 and an expected 33 awards ranging from $1 to $750,000. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is May 21, 2026, and can reach out to Michelle Osborne at 301-594-3803 or via email at mosborne@hrsa.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
Section 801(2) defines "school of nursing" as "an accredited (as defined in paragraph 6) collegiate, associate degree, or diploma school of nursing in a State where graduates are— (A) authorized to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX–RN); or (B) licensed registered nurses who will receive a graduate or equivalent degree or training to become an advanced education nurse as defined by section 811(b). , such as:Baccalaureate nursing programs; andCommunity colleges that train associate-degree nurses.
Grant Documents
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