Closed HRSA-23-016 CFDA 93.359 Discretionary

Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR)-Pathway to Registered Nurse Program (PRNP)

Posted by Health Resources and Services Administration

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR)-Pathway to Registered Nurse Program (PRNP) — is cataloged under number HRSA-23-016 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.359, posted by Health Resources and Services Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 27, 2023 and last updated on March 15, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $1,000,000. The agency has projected $8.9 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 8 awards. If the agency funds the expected 8 awards from the $8.9 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.1 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 27, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Up to $1,000,000

Close Date

April 27, 2023

Posted

February 27, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$8,900,000

Expected Awards

8

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The purpose of this program is to create a pathway from academic training to clinical practice through the creation and implementation of Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) to Registered Nurse (RN) Bridge Programs and employment of Clinical Nurse Faculty. Funding will be used for: • Program Development: Funds can be used to develop and implement or enhance an accredited LPN/LVN-to-RN Bridge program targeting the needs of LPNs/LVNs. • Direct Support for LPN/LVN to RN students: Funds can be used to assist in student success such as stipends, tuition, and other social supports (e.g., transportation and childcare assistance). LPNs/LVNs are nursing professionals and when entering a degree program there may be barriers in place that keep these students from being successful. • Curriculum and Partnership Development: Funds can be used to develop curriculum and build/enhance/maintain partnerships between clinical and educational institutions. Challenges exist for students as they move from one educational institution to another (e.g., academic credits not transferring from 2-year to 4-year institutions) and working experiences are not always counted as credit toward their degree program. Strong partnerships are encouraged between clinical training sites and academic institutions including technical/vocational schools and community colleges to help to mitigate these challenges. • Preceptor/Faculty: Funds can be used to recruit, retain, and develop clinical and didactic faculty and clinical preceptors. Faculty and preceptors are needed to train new students in the bridge program being created.

Eligibility

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Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration<br/>mosborne@hrsa.gov

Key Dates

Posted February 27, 2023
Close Date April 27, 2023
Last Updated March 15, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR)-Pathway to Registered Nurse Program (PRNP)", offered by Health Resources and Services Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 93.359. The purpose of this program is to create a pathway from academic training to clinical practice through the creation and implementation of Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) t...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 27, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $1,000,000. Total estimated funding: $8,900,000. Expected number of awards: 8.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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