HRSA-26-079: Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Health Resources and Services Administration notices from 2026.
Health Resources and Services Administration offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses. It expected to make about 80 awards worth $25.6 million in total. Applications closed on July 10, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 8, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.0 million
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$25.6 million
- Expected awards80
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRSA-24-015 | November 7, 2023 | Closed February 12, 2024 | Closed |
| HRSA-22-047 | October 14, 2021 | Closed January 13, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | June 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 10, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 1, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses.
All 12 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
You can apply if you are an accredited school of nursing. Any domestic schools of nursing affiliated with this application must be:Accredited at the time of application and for the duration of the award. Accredited by a national or state agency recognized by the Secretary of Education for the purposes of nursing education. You must submit official documentation of accreditation in Attachment 1 for all affiliated nursing programs. Tribes and tribal organizations may be eligible if they own and operate an accredited school of nursing.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) awards averaged $774,442; this notice allows up to $2.0 million per award.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The NFLP seeks to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty nationwide by providing:Low-interest loans for students studying to be nurse faculty. Loan cancelation for graduates who go on to work as faculty. NFLP graduates can have up to 85 percent of their student loan and interest canceled if they work full-time as nurse faculty for up to four years. This includes Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who work full-time as preceptors in academic-practice partnerships.
Who has won Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) (93.264) awarded $104 million across 134 grant awards, an average of $774,442 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford University | Alabama | 1 | $11.2 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 1 | $7.6 million |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Tennessee | 1 | $4.2 million |
| Covista Inc. | Illinois | 1 | $4.1 million |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Alabama | 1 | $3.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is HRSA-26-079 still open?
No. It closed on July 10, 2026.
Who can apply for Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)?
Health Resources and Services Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)?
Closed July 10, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $25.6 million in total across about 80 awards.
Who has won Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Samford University, The Johns Hopkins University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The program made 134 awards worth $104 million in that time.
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