Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)
Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration
Assistance Listings: 93.264 -- Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Description
This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP). The NFLP program seeks to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty nationwide by providing low interest loans for individuals studying to be nurse faculty and loan cancelation for those who then go on to work as faculty. A robust, geographically dispersed nurse faculty workforce is essential to producing the nursing workforce needed to meet US health care needs. Successful applicants establish and operate a student loan program including maintaining a fund, providing loans to students...
enrolled in advanced education nursing degree programs, and monitoring compliance with program requirements. In exchange for completion of up to four years of post-graduation full-time nurse faculty employment in an accredited school of nursing, graduates receive cancellation of up to 85 percent of the original student loan amount (plus interest thereon) as authorized by the program. Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who serve as full-time preceptors within an academic-practice partnership framework are considered faculty under the NFLP, to support the expansion of clinical training opportunities for nursing students. For more details, see Program Requirements and Expectations.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Additional information
You can apply if your organization is in the United States, the District of Columbia or in one of the US territories, and is: A domestic accredited school of nursing with advanced education nursing programs Any school(s) of nursing affiliated with this application must be accredited at the time of application and for the duration of the award by a recognized body or bodies, or a state agency, approved by the Secretary of Education for nurse education accreditation. Applicants must submit official documentation of accreditation in Attachment 1 for all affiliated nursing programs. A domestic community-based organization, tribe or tribal organization, if otherwise eligible Individuals are not eligible applicants
Grantor contact information
Description
Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
NFLP@hrsa.gov
Contact Nawall Kertache at (301)443-0921 or email NFLP@hrsa.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| BHW_HRSA_24-015_E01_NFLP_DPSD_DNPH_Final_mod_2-2-24.pdf | HRSA-24-015 - Notice of Funding Opportunity | Feb 2, 2024 09:44 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closed: February 12, 2024
Award
$26,500,000
Program Funding
90
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HRSA-24-015
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
Https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=7cc4a250-a0d1-45fd-a056-569cf8629613
History
Version:
5
Posted date:
November 7, 2023
Archive date:
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