NANY State Agencies Cycle 1

The Nurses Across New York (NANY) Loan Repayment Program (LRP), administered by the New York State Department of Health, is an initiative focused on strengthening the state's healthcare workforce in medically underserved communities. This effort is part of the broader mission of the Department to eliminate health disparities and promote equitable access to healthcare services across New York. The program provides funding to repay qualified educational debt for registered professional nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who commit to working in underserved areas of New York for a continuous three-year period. This particular funding opportunity, titled "NANY State Agencies Cycle 1," specifically supports nurses employed by five New York State agencies: the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), the Office of Mental Health (OMH), the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). These agencies have historically experienced significant challenges in recruiting and retaining nursing professionals. The NANY program aims to provide targeted financial support to alleviate these challenges by offering loan repayment assistance as an incentive for long-term service. Eligible applicants must be registered professional nurses or licensed practical nurses who provide direct clinical care through one of the five designated state agencies. The program is open to individuals only, with no requirement for a letter of intent. Awards are contingent upon a commitment to provide services in designated underserved settings for a full three-year term. The program emphasizes supporting care for traditionally disenfranchised populations, in line with the state’s commitment to addressing systemic healthcare inequalities. Applicants must submit their materials by January 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. All questions related to the solicitation should be submitted electronically to NANYStateAgencies@health.ny.gov by November 21, 2025. Responses will be posted by December 16, 2025, on the Department’s website and the New York State Contract Reporter portal. A total of $12.5 million in funding is available for this cycle. Notification of awards is anticipated by March 1, 2026, and each award will support a 36-month service period. While the program has been active in other forms, this is the inaugural cycle of funding directly addressing nursing staff shortages within these specific state agencies. Based on standard governmental cycles and the use of “Cycle 1” in the program title, this solicitation is expected to recur annually. For additional details or to view the full announcement, applicants are encouraged to visit the New York State Department of Health’s funding portal.