# American Indians into Nursing

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hs-nu11i-24-001-american-indians-into-nursing/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352801

> Indian Health Service offered grants of up to $400,000 (at least $300,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $1.9 million in total. Applications closed on May 14, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HS-NU11I-24-001 |
| Agency | Indian Health Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 14, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $400,000 |
| Award floor | $300,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $1.9 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.970 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having 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)

Only these types or organizations may apply: • Accredited public or private schools of nursing • Accredited Tribally controlled community colleges • Accredited Tribally controlled post-secondary vocational institutions • Nurse midwife programs and nurse practitioner programs that are provided by any public or private institution Other eligibility criteria • All schools of nursing must be fully accredited without restrictions at the time of application by a national nurse educational accrediting body or state approval body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education for the purposes of nursing education. • The schools offering a degree in nurse midwifery must provide verification of accreditation by the American College of Nurse Midwives. • Tribally controlled community colleges nursing programs and post-secondary vocational institutions must be fully accredited by an appropriate recognized nursing accrediting body without restrictions.

## What the grant funds

Purpose Our purpose is to recruit, retain, graduate, and increase the number of registered nurses, certified nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners who deliver health care services to AI/AN communities. Our primary objectives are to: • recruit and train Indian people in nursing fields • increase the skills of, and provide continuing education to nurses and advanced practice nurses Required activities • Recruit and train AI/AN people to become baccalaureate-prepared nurses and advanced practice nurses; nurse midwives; and nurse practitioners • Provide a scholarship program that encourages registered nurses and advanced practice nurses to provide or continue to provide health care services to AI/AN communities • Provide scholarships to AI/AN people to cover tuition, books, fees, room and board, stipend for living expenses, or other expenses related to baccalaureate-level nursing or advanced practice nursing programs • Develop and maintain nursing education programs and recruit people to become registered nurses and advanced practice nurses who will provide services to AI/AN people

## Questions people ask

### Is HS-NU11I-24-001 still open?

No. It closed on May 14, 2024.

### Who can apply for American Indians into Nursing?

Indian Health Service accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for American Indians into Nursing?

Closed May 14, 2024. 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 $400,000 each. About $1.9 million in total across about 5 awards.

### Who has won Health Professions Recruitment Program for Indians grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of North Dakota, University of Arizona, South Dakota State University. The program made 11 awards worth $9.9 million in that time.