HRSA-26-095: Nursing Workforce Development (NWD)
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 $555,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 36 awards worth $20.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 8, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 12, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$555,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$20.0 million
- Expected awards36
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | June 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 8, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 1, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 12 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible organizations include accredited schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, and domestic public or private non-profit entities entities, such as state and local departments of health, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Nursing Workforce Development awards averaged $1.7 million; this notice allows up to $555,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) program is to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Who has won Nursing Workforce Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Nursing Workforce Development (93.178) awarded $82.2 million across 49 grant awards, an average of $1.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Arizona | 2 | $2.6 million |
| Marquette University | Wisconsin | 2 | $2.6 million |
| University of Illinois | Illinois | 2 | $2.6 million |
| Edp University of Puerto Rico Inc | Puerto Rico | 1 | $2.2 million |
| Altamed Health Services Corporation | California | 1 | $2.2 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-26-095 still open?
No. It closed on July 8, 2026.
Who can apply for Nursing Workforce Development (NWD)?
Health Resources and Services Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Nursing Workforce Development (NWD)?
Closed July 8, 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 $555,000 each. About $20.0 million in total across about 36 awards.
Who has won Nursing Workforce Development grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Arizona, Marquette University, University of Illinois. The program made 49 awards worth $82.2 million in that time.
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