Nursing Workforce Diversity-Eldercare Enhancement (NWD-E2) Program

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Technical Assistance

Announcement Number:
HRSA-20-117

Bureau/Office:
Bureau of Health Workforce

Date(s) to Apply:
04/01/2020 to 06/04/2020

Estimated Award Date:
09/01/2020

What is the program?

The NWD program increases nursing education opportunities for people from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses).

This NOFO strengthens the eldercare workforce in rural communities where there are health care disparities related to access and delivery of care through the expansion of these opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Are you eligible?

Eligible applicants include:

Accredited schools of nursing
Nursing centers
Academic health centers
State or local governments
Other private or public non-profit entities determined appropriate by the Secretary

Eligible faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and tribes and tribal organizations can apply for these funds if they are otherwise eligible.