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​Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention - Transition to Practice Program (NEPQR-TPP)

HHS-HRSA Forecasted HRSA-26-086

Description

The Nurse Education, Pracitce, Quality and Retention - Transition to Practice Program (NEPQR-TPP) aims to increase the nursing workforce and address the nursing shortage in rural and medically underserved communities, by supporting innovative educational and clinical training opportunities.

Eligibility

Section 801(2) defines "school of nursing" as "an accredited (as defined in paragraph 6) collegiate, associate degree, or diploma school of nursing in a State where graduates are— (A) authorized to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX–RN); or (B) licensed registered nurses who will receive a graduate or equivalent degree or training to become an advanced education nurse as defined by section 811(b). , such as:Baccalaureate nursing programs; andCommunity colleges that train associate-degree nurses.
Funding Details
Award Floor
$1.00
Award Ceiling
$750,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$24,262,837.00
Expected Awards
33
Key Dates
Posted
March 10, 2026
Closes
N/A
Archive Date
April 8, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
HHS-HRSA
Agency Code
HHS-HRSA
Funding Instrument
Other