The purpose of the ANE-SANE program is to fund advanced nursing education to train and certify Registered Nurses (RNs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), and Forensic Nurses (FNs) to practice as sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs). The program aims to increase the supply and distribution of qualified working SANEs and expand access to sexual assault forensic examinations. By expanding access to SANEs, the ANE-SANE program aims to provide better physical and mental health care for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence leading to better evidence collection and potentially higher prosecution rates.

Eligible applicants include accredited schools of nursing, nursing centers, nurse-managed health clinics, academic health centers, State or local health departments, HRSA-supported Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, public or non-profit Hospitals, other emergency health care service providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Clinics receiving funding under Title X, and other similar public or private non-profit entities. Federally recognized Indian Tribal Government and Native American Organizations as well as community-based and faith-based non-profit organizations (under IRS 501(c)(3)) may apply if they are otherwise eligible. See Section III.1 of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for complete eligibility information.

Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration DScott1@HRSA.gov