Closed · HRSA-26-095 · CFDA 93.178 · Discretionary

Nursing Workforce Development (NWD)

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

$1-$555K
Award range
Closed
Status
July 8, 2026
Close date
36
Expected awards

The verdict

Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) is a closed discretionary listing from Health Resources and Services Administration that offered $1 -- $555,000 across 36 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1-$555K
award range
Closed
application status
36
expected awards
93.178
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) - is cataloged under number HRSA-26-095 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.178, posted by Health Resources and Services Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 5, 2026 and last updated on July 2, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $555,000. The agency has projected $20.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 36 awards. If the agency funds the expected 36 awards from the $20.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $556,000. 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 July 8, 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 -- $555,000

Close Date

July 8, 2026

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

Posted

June 5, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$20,000,000

Expected Awards

36

Instrument

Grant

Description

The purpose of the Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) program is to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 20, 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

Jasmine Price BHW-NWD@hrsa.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 5, 2026
Close Date July 8, 2026
Archive Date October 1, 2026
Last Updated July 2, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Nursing Workforce Development (NWD)", offered by Health Resources and Services Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 93.178. The purpose of the Nursing Workforce Development (NWD) program is to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds....
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 8, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $555,000. Total estimated funding: $20,000,000. Expected number of awards: 36.
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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