Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 10 046
Apply for HRSA 10 046
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Nurse Education, Practice and Retention" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.359 Nurse Education, Practice Quality and Retention Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 4, 2009 and posted on Nov 4, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 22, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 21 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, State or local governments, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations, other public or private non profit entities including faith based and community organizations, and for profit organizations capable of carrying out the legislative purpose. Schools of nursing involved in project activities must be accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) to be eligible applicants. A new program of nursing that is not accredited at the time of submission of a grant application, by reason of an insufficient period of operation, but eligible for accreditation by a recognized body or bodies or State agency, is eligible to apply for funding if the Secretary of Education finds, after consultation with the appropriate accrediting body or bodies, that there is reasonable assurance that the program will meet the accreditation standards of such body or bodies prior to the beginning of the academic year following the normal graduation date of students of the first entering class. Applicants that are new programs just beginning the accreditation process and wish to establish eligibility based on the provisions above should contact the Department of Education, Accreditation and State Liaison Unit at 202 219 7011 for further guidance on securing the required determination from the Secretary of Education. For Purpose E1, which focuses on expanding enrollment in baccalaureate nursing programs, the only eligible applicant organizations are accredited 4 year collegiate schools of nursing.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Nurse Education, Practice and Retention grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA 10-046) is a discretionary grant program from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) designed to help address the nursing shortage by strengthening nurse education pipelines, expanding and improving nursing practice, and increasing retention of nurses in the workforce. HRSA planned to make about 21 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $5,250,000 under CFDA 93.359 (Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention Grants). The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible for organizations that want to launch or scale workforce solutions but may not have large pools of flexible dollars.
A key feature of this opportunity is that applicants must choose one specific purpose and build the entire proposal around it. HRSA groups the purposes into three priority areas: Education, Practice, and Retention, for a total of nine purposes. This structure forces projects to be focused and measurable rather than trying to address every workforce issue at once, and it also helps HRSA compare applications within the same aim.
Under the Education priority area, applicants can focus on one of three purposes. Purpose E1 supports expanding enrollment in baccalaureate (four-year) nursing programs, essentially increasing the number of students who can enter and complete BSN-level education. Purpose E2 supports developing and implementing internship and residency programs, with an emphasis on mentoring and building specialty competencies, which can ease the transition from school to practice and improve early-career stability. Purpose E3 supports education in new technologies, including distance learning methods, which can modernize training capacity and reach learners who cannot easily access traditional campus-based instruction.
The Practice priority area also includes four options. Purpose P1 targets establishing or expanding nursing practice arrangements in non-institutional settings, aimed at demonstrating ways to improve access to primary health care in medically underserved communities. Purpose P2 focuses on providing care for underserved populations and other high-risk groups, aligning nursing services with communities that face the greatest barriers to care. Purpose P3 emphasizes preparing nurses with managed care, quality improvement, and related skills needed to work effectively in current and emerging organized health care systems. Purpose P4 focuses on developing cultural competencies among nurses, supporting care that is respectful, effective, and responsive to diverse patient backgrounds and needs.
The Retention priority area includes two purposes. Purpose R1 supports career ladder and bridge programs that promote career advancement for registered nurses and other nursing personnel, which can help organizations retain talent by creating clear pathways to higher roles and credentials. Purpose R2 supports enhancing patient care delivery systems by improving RN retention and strengthening patient care, recognizing that stable nursing teams are closely tied to quality, safety, and continuity of care.
Eligibility is broad and includes schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, state or local governments, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, and other public or private nonprofit entities, including faith-based and community organizations. For-profit organizations may also apply if they are capable of carrying out the legislative purpose. For school-of-nursing applicants involved in project activities, accreditation is generally required through either the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The announcement also outlines a pathway for new nursing programs that are not yet accredited due to limited operating history: they may be eligible if they are accreditation-eligible and if the Secretary of Education, after consulting with the appropriate accrediting body, determines there is reasonable assurance the program will meet accreditation standards by the academic year following the normal graduation date of the first entering class. New programs attempting to qualify through this route are directed to contact the U.S. Department of Education Accreditation and State Liaison Unit for guidance. One important restriction applies to Purpose E1: only accredited four-year collegiate schools of nursing are eligible to apply for that specific purpose.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on November 4, 2009, with an application closing date of December 22, 2009, and it was later archived on February 2, 2010. HRSA provided support for applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically through the HRSA Call Center (CallCenter@HRSA.gov and phone options listed in the notice). The official posting included an Additional Information link to the HRSA grants site for the full announcement and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Nurse Education, Practice and Retention grant opportunity?
The Nurse Education, Practice and Retention opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA 10-046) is a discretionary grant program from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It is designed to help address the nursing shortage by strengthening nurse education pipelines, expanding and improving nursing practice, and increasing retention of nurses in the workforce.
What is the funding opportunity number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HRSA 10-046.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is under CFDA 93.359, titled Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention Grants.
How many awards did HRSA plan to make, and what was the total estimated funding?
HRSA planned to make about 21 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $5,250,000.
Does this grant require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
How is the program structured in terms of project focus?
Applicants must choose one specific purpose and build the entire proposal around that single purpose. HRSA groups the purposes into three priority areas (Education, Practice, and Retention), for a total of nine purposes.
What are the three priority areas?
The three priority areas are Education, Practice, and Retention.
How many total purposes are available across the priority areas?
There are nine purposes in total across the three priority areas.
What are the Education purposes (E1-E3)?
The Education priority area includes three purposes:
- Purpose E1: Expanding enrollment in baccalaureate (four-year) nursing programs (increasing the number of students who can enter and complete BSN-level education).
- Purpose E2: Developing and implementing internship and residency programs emphasizing mentoring and building specialty competencies.
- Purpose E3: Education in new technologies, including distance learning methods.
What does Purpose E1 support?
Purpose E1 supports expanding enrollment in baccalaureate (four-year) nursing programs to increase the number of students who can enter and complete BSN-level education.
Are there special eligibility restrictions for Purpose E1?
Yes. For Purpose E1, only accredited four-year collegiate schools of nursing are eligible to apply.
What does Purpose E2 support?
Purpose E2 supports developing and implementing internship and residency programs, with an emphasis on mentoring and building specialty competencies to ease the transition from school to practice and improve early-career stability.
What does Purpose E3 support?
Purpose E3 supports education in new technologies, including distance learning methods, to modernize training capacity and reach learners who cannot easily access traditional campus-based instruction.
What are the Practice purposes (P1-P4)?
The Practice priority area includes four purposes:
- Purpose P1: Establishing or expanding nursing practice arrangements in non-institutional settings to demonstrate improved access to primary health care in medically underserved communities.
- Purpose P2: Providing care for underserved populations and other high-risk groups.
- Purpose P3: Preparing nurses with managed care, quality improvement, and related skills for current and emerging organized health care systems.
- Purpose P4: Developing cultural competencies among nurses.
What does Purpose P1 focus on?
Purpose P1 targets establishing or expanding nursing practice arrangements in non-institutional settings, aimed at demonstrating ways to improve access to primary health care in medically underserved communities.
What does Purpose P2 focus on?
Purpose P2 focuses on providing care for underserved populations and other high-risk groups, aligning nursing services with communities that face the greatest barriers to care.
What does Purpose P3 focus on?
Purpose P3 emphasizes preparing nurses with managed care, quality improvement, and related skills needed to work effectively in current and emerging organized health care systems.
What does Purpose P4 focus on?
Purpose P4 focuses on developing cultural competencies among nurses, supporting care that is respectful, effective, and responsive to diverse patient backgrounds and needs.
What are the Retention purposes (R1-R2)?
The Retention priority area includes two purposes:
- Purpose R1: Career ladder and bridge programs that promote career advancement for registered nurses and other nursing personnel.
- Purpose R2: Enhancing patient care delivery systems by improving RN retention and strengthening patient care.
What does Purpose R1 support?
Purpose R1 supports career ladder and bridge programs that promote career advancement for registered nurses and other nursing personnel, helping organizations retain talent by creating clear pathways to higher roles and credentials.
What does Purpose R2 support?
Purpose R2 supports enhancing patient care delivery systems by improving RN retention and strengthening patient care, recognizing that stable nursing teams are closely tied to quality, safety, and continuity of care.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, state or local governments, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, and other public or private nonprofit entities (including faith-based and community organizations). For-profit organizations may also apply if they are capable of carrying out the legislative purpose.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations may apply if they are capable of carrying out the legislative purpose.
Are faith-based or community organizations eligible?
Yes. Other public or private nonprofit entities are eligible, including faith-based and community organizations.
Are Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations are included in the eligible applicant types.
Is nursing school accreditation required to apply?
For school-of-nursing applicants involved in project activities, accreditation is generally required through either the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
What accrediting bodies are referenced for schools of nursing?
The announcement references accreditation through the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Can a new nursing program that is not yet accredited still be eligible?
Yes, a pathway is described for new nursing programs that are not yet accredited due to limited operating history. They may be eligible if they are accreditation-eligible and if the Secretary of Education, after consulting with the appropriate accrediting body, determines there is reasonable assurance the program will meet accreditation standards by the academic year following the normal graduation date of the first entering class.
What should new nursing programs do if they want to qualify through the accreditation-eligible pathway?
New programs attempting to qualify through this route are directed to contact the U.S. Department of Education Accreditation and State Liaison Unit for guidance.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on November 4, 2009, and the application closing date was December 22, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was later archived on February 2, 2010.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and requirements?
The official posting included an Additional Information link to the HRSA grants site for the full announcement and requirements.
What support was available if someone had trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
HRSA provided support through the HRSA Call Center for applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically. The notice listed the email CallCenter@HRSA.gov and included phone options.
Why does HRSA require applicants to select only one purpose?
The structure is intended to keep projects focused and measurable rather than attempting to address every workforce issue at once, and it helps HRSA compare applications that share the same aim.
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