Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) Program

This program provides funding to enhance nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, to create more inclusive and supportive learning environments.

$22,200,000

Closed

Nationwide

Grant Description

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).

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - Not specified

Total Program Funding

$22,200,000

Number of Awards

Matching Requirement

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

State governments

County governments

City or township governments

Special district governments

Independent school districts

Additional Requirements

Eligible applicants include accredited schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, state, or local governments, and other private or public non-profit entities determined appropriate by the Secretary. Eligible faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and tribes and tribal organizations can apply for these funds if otherwise eligible.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

December 19, 2024

Application Closes

March 18, 2025

Contact Information

Grantor

Aja Williams

awilliams4@hrsa.gov

Phone

301-443-6752

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