Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) Workforce Expansion Program (WEP)

$1,000,000

Closed

Nationwide

Grant Description

The purpose of the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention (NEPQR)-Workforce Expansion Program (WEP) is to increase the nursing workforce in rural (non-metro) and underserved areas to address the critical shortage of nurses, specifically in acute and long-term care settings.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - $1,000,000

Total Program Funding

$4,750,000

Number of Awards

Matching Requirement

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Private institutions of higher education

Additional Requirements

An accredited school of nursing, a health care facility, or partnership of such a school and facility. Entities that confer associates degrees in nursing, such as community colleges, are eligible.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

July 7, 2023

Application Closes

July 15, 2024

Contact Information

Grantor

HHS-HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration)

KKoyama@hrsa.gov

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