Closed · HRSA-26-079 · CFDA 93.264 · Discretionary

Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Health Resources and Services Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1-$2M
Award range
Closed
Status
July 10, 2026
Close date
80
Expected awards

The verdict

Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) is a closed discretionary listing from Health Resources and Services Administration that offered $1 -- $2,000,000 across 80 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1-$2M
award range
Closed
application status
80
expected awards
93.264
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) - is cataloged under number HRSA-26-079 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.264, posted by Health Resources and Services Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 8, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $2,000,000. The agency has projected $25.6 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 80 awards. If the agency funds the expected 80 awards from the $25.6 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $320,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. 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 July 10, 2026. 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. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1 -- $2,000,000

Close Date

July 10, 2026

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.

Posted

June 8, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$25,600,000

Expected Awards

80

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The NFLP seeks to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty nationwide by providing:Low-interest loans for students studying to be nurse faculty. Loan cancelation for graduates who go on to work as faculty. NFLP graduates can have up to 85 percent of their student loan and interest canceled if they work full-time as nurse faculty for up to four years. This includes Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who work full-time as preceptors in academic-practice partnerships.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 20, 22, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Natanya Alon NFLP@hrsa.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 8, 2026
Close Date July 10, 2026
Archive Date September 1, 2026
Last Updated June 8, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)", offered by Health Resources and Services Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 93.264. The NFLP seeks to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty nationwide by providing:Low-interest loans for students studying to be nurse faculty. Loan cancelation for graduates who go on to wor...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 10, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $2,000,000. Total estimated funding: $25,600,000. Expected number of awards: 80.
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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