# ​Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention - Transition to Practice Program (NEPQR-TPP)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hrsa-26-086-nurse-education-practice-quality-and-retention-transition-to/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361435

> Health Resources and Services Administration offered grants of up to $750,000 (at least $1) to colleges and universities and tribes. It expected to make about 33 awards worth $24.3 million in total. Applications closed on July 17, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HRSA-26-086 |
| Agency | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 17, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 33 |
| Total funding | $24.3 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.359 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Section 801(2) defines "school of nursing" as "an accredited (as defined in paragraph 6) collegiate, associate degree, or diploma school of nursing in a State where graduates are— (A) authorized to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX–RN); or (B) licensed registered nurses who will receive a graduate or equivalent degree or training to become an advanced education nurse as defined by section 811(b). , such as:Baccalaureate nursing programs; andCommunity colleges that train associate-degree nurses.

## What the grant funds

The Nurse Education, Pracitce, Quality and Retention - Transition to Practice Program (NEPQR-TPP) aims to increase the nursing workforce and address the nursing shortage in rural and medically underserved communities, by supporting innovative educational and clinical training opportunities.

## Questions people ask

### Is HRSA-26-086 still open?

No. It closed on July 17, 2026.

### Who can apply for ​Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention - Transition to Practice Program (NEPQR-TPP)?

Health Resources and Services Administration accepted applications from colleges and universities and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for ​Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention - Transition to Practice Program (NEPQR-TPP)?

Closed July 17, 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 $750,000 each. About $24.3 million in total across about 33 awards.

### Who has won Nurse Education, Practice Quality and Retention Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Oregon Health & Science University, Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, Montana State University. The program made 210 awards worth $287 million in that time.