Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HRSA-25-071
- Agency
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Health Resources and Services Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- Not on record
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Health
- Eligible applicants
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- City/Township Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- County Governments
- Other
- State Governments
- Special District Governments
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Independent School Districts
- Points of contact
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking applicants for the Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) Program, opportunity number HRSA-25-071. The program aims to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses, through evidence-based strategies and culturally inclusive education environments. Key requirements include implementing comprehensive recruitment and retention systems, providing academic support services, and allocating a minimum of 30% of the annual budget to participant/trainee support. Applications are due by March 18, 2025, with an expected award date of June 15, 2025 and project start date of July 1, 2025.
HRSA anticipates awarding approximately 40 grants of up to $555,000 per year each, with a total available FY2025 funding of $22,200,000 for a four-year period of performance through June 30, 2029. Eligible applicants include accredited schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, and various public/private entities such as state/local health departments and nonprofit organizations. The program includes funding preferences for projects benefiting rural or underserved populations or supporting public health nursing needs.
Synopsis
The purpose of the Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) program is to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses). The program uses comprehensive, evidence-based strategies to provide more inclusive and culturally aligned nursing education environments that will support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Please refer to the Bureau of Health Workforce Glossary for program terms applicable to this Notice of Funding Opportunity (i.e., disadvantaged background, underrepresented minority).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| HRSA-25-071_final-v2.pdf | ||
| HRSA-25-071 Final -12-23.pdf |
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