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​Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention - Transition to Practice Program (NEPQR-TPP)

Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration

Assistance Listings: 93.359 -- Nursing Research

Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Description

The Nurse Education, Pracitce, Quality and Retention - Transition to Practice Program (NEPQR-TPP) aims to increase the nursing workforce and address the nursing shortage in rural and medically underserved communities, by supporting innovative educational and clinical training opportunities.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education

Nonprofit

  • Other Native American tribal organizations

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

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Email

NEPQRTPP@hrsa.gov

NEPQRTPP@hrsa.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

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Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

March 31, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

May 21, 2026

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

August 1, 2026

Estimated Project Start Date:

September 1, 2026

Fiscal Year:

2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$24,262,837

Program Funding

33

Expected awards

$1

Award Minimum

$750,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

HRSA-26-086

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:

3

Forecast posted date:

March 10, 2026

Archive date:

April 8, 2026

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