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Closed on Jul 17, 2026

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

Health Resources and Services Administration · Opportunity number HRSA-26-086

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jul 17, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberHRSA-26-086
AgencyHealth Resources and Services Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.359
PostedJun 15, 2026
DeadlineJul 17, 2026
Award ceiling$750,000
Award floor$1
Expected number of awards33
Estimated total program funding$24,262,837
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryHealth
Last updated hereJun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Private colleges and universities
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations

Who should take a closer look

  • Colleges and universities
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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