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: June 15, 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
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
Michelle Osborne
NEPQRTPP@hrsa.gov
NEPQRTPP@hrsa.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| HRSA-26-086_Final.pdf | HRSA-26-086 Final.pdf | Jun 15, 2026 02:29 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: July 17, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
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:
1
Posted date:
June 15, 2026
Archive date:
September 1, 2026
