Nursing Workforce Development (NWD)
Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration
Assistance Listings: 93.178 -- Nursing Workforce Development
Last Updated: June 12, 2026
Description
The purpose of the Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) program is to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Other
Education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
Jasmine Price
BHW-NWD@hrsa.gov
BHW-NWD@hrsa.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| HRSA-26-095_FINAL_FULL.pdf | HRSA-26-095 FINAL FULL.pdf | Jul 2, 2026 09:19 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closed: July 8, 2026
Award
$20,000,000
Program Funding
36
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$555,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HRSA-26-095
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
June 5, 2026
Archive date:
October 1, 2026
