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Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) Program is sponsored by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Health Workforce. This program provides funding to assist students from disadvantaged backgrounds in becoming nurses, using evidence-based strategies to support nursing students from enrollment through graduation.
The purpose is to expand and support a workforce to provide quality care to rural and other communities in need.
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Opportunity Listing - Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Assistance Listings: 93. 178 -- Nursing Workforce Development Last Updated: June 12, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov The purpose of the Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) program is to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Public and state institutions of higher education 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.
Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated HRSA-26-095_FINAL_FULL. pdf HRSA-26-095 FINAL FULL. pdf Link to additional information Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.
m. , ET, on the listed application due date. Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nationwide and U.S. Territories. Funding to assist students from disadvantaged backgrounds in becoming nurses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) Program are due July 8, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) Program is funded by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Health Workforce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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