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Closed on Jul 8, 2026

Nursing Workforce Development (NWD)

Health Resources and Services Administration · Opportunity number HRSA-26-095

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 8, 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-26-095
AgencyHealth Resources and Services Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.178
PostedJun 5, 2026
DeadlineJul 8, 2026
Award ceiling$555,000
Award floor$1
Expected number of awards36
Estimated total program funding$20,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryHealth
Last updated hereJun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

The purpose of the Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) program is to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Private colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • County governments
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Special district governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • City or township governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Federally recognized tribal governments

Who should take a closer look

  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • 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

Eligible organizations include accredited schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, and domestic public or private non-profit entities entities, such as state and local departments of health, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations.

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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