Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 14 069
Apply for HRSA 14 069
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.178 Nursing Workforce Diversity.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 3, 2013 and posted on Dec 3, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 24, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants include accredited schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, State or local governments, and other private or public entities determined appropriate by the Secretary, including eligible faith based, community based, and Tribes/tribal organizations.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) designed to expand and strengthen the nursing pipeline for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. The central aim is to increase nursing education opportunities for people who are educationally and economically disadvantaged and for racial and ethnic groups that are underrepresented among registered nurses. The program reflects HRSA Title VIII nursing workforce authority and is built around the idea that diversifying the nursing workforce is directly tied to improving access to care, reducing health disparities, and advancing health equity.
This funding opportunity (HRSA-14-069; CFDA 93.178) supports three-year projects that help schools and partner organizations recruit, retain, and graduate disadvantaged students into nursing careers. It emphasizes practical, student-facing financial support such as scholarships, stipends, and in some cases loan-related assistance, but it also goes beyond simply paying tuition. Applicants are expected to build structured supports that help students persist and succeed at key transition points in nursing education, especially where attrition risk is high.
The NWD Program specifically funds two broad categories of student support. First, it supports scholarships or stipends for diploma or associate degree nurses who are moving into bridge or degree completion pathways, with the goal of increasing the number of baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses. Second, it supports scholarships or stipends connected to accelerated nursing degree programs, pre-entry preparation, advanced education preparation, and retention activities. In practice, this means projects may focus on getting students ready to enter nursing programs, keeping them enrolled once admitted, supporting progression from BSN into graduate education (including masters programs and doctoral preparation such as the PhD), and helping practicing registered nurses advance into higher levels of training.
A key expectation in this FOA is that funded projects use evidence-based, multi-level partnership models and explicitly incorporate a social determinants of health framework into program design, delivery, and evaluation. HRSA is signaling that while financial aid and mentoring are important, they are not enough on their own to change outcomes for underrepresented populations. Applicants are encouraged to address broader social and structural barriers that affect educational success, such as economic instability, limited academic preparation opportunities, weak professional networks, family and caregiving burdens, and institutional climate issues that can undermine retention. The FOA points to approaches like the "Asset Bundles" model, which highlights factors that shape persistence and achievement (educational endowments, science socialization, network development, family expectations, and material resources), and it cites the University of Illinois at Chicago Urban Health Program as an example of a comprehensive pipeline effort tied to community demand, early outreach, and institutional commitment to diversity.
Eligible applicants are fairly broad, reflecting HRSA's interest in partnerships and scalable models. Eligible entities include accredited schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, state or local governments, and other public or private entities deemed appropriate by the Secretary, including faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and Tribes/tribal organizations (as well as Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity, which can lower barriers to applying for organizations that do not have substantial discretionary funds.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was posted December 3, 2013, with an application deadline of January 24, 2014, and an archive date of March 15, 2014. HRSA anticipated making about 12 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $4,000,000 across awards. The listing does not specify an award ceiling or floor in the provided data, which typically means applicants needed to consult the full FOA for budget expectations and any programmatic limits.
For assistance accessing the announcement or navigating the application process, HRSA directed applicants to the HRSA Grants Application Center and HRSA Call Center (CallCenter@HRSA.GOV; 877-464-4772). Overall, the NWD Program is best understood as a workforce and equity-focused nursing education investment that combines direct student financial support with structured retention and mentorship strategies, while pushing applicants to confront the real-world social and institutional conditions that shape who enters nursing, who stays, and who ultimately graduates and advances.
Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) Program (HRSA-14-069; CFDA 93.178) FAQs
1) What is the Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) Program?
The Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It is designed to expand and strengthen the nursing pipeline for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, with the goal of increasing diversity in the nursing workforce.
2) What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The central aim is to increase nursing education opportunities for people who are educationally and economically disadvantaged and for racial and ethnic groups that are underrepresented among registered nurses. The program is tied to improving access to care, reducing health disparities, and advancing health equity through a more diverse nursing workforce.
3) What authority or program area does this funding fall under?
The opportunity reflects HRSA Title VIII nursing workforce authority.
4) What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The funding opportunity is HRSA-14-069 and the CFDA number is 93.178.
5) How long are the projects supported by this opportunity?
This funding opportunity supports three-year projects.
6) What kinds of activities are applicants expected to support?
Applicants are expected to build projects that help recruit, retain, and graduate disadvantaged students into nursing careers. The focus includes structured supports to help students persist and succeed at key transition points in nursing education, especially where attrition risk is high.
7) Does the program only fund tuition assistance?
No. While the program emphasizes practical, student-facing financial support such as scholarships and stipends (and in some cases loan-related assistance), it also expects applicants to go beyond paying tuition by building structured retention and success supports.
8) What are the two broad categories of student support funded by the NWD Program?
First, scholarships or stipends for diploma or associate degree nurses who are moving into bridge or degree completion pathways to increase the number of baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses. Second, scholarships or stipends connected to accelerated nursing degree programs, pre-entry preparation, advanced education preparation, and retention activities.
9) What types of student pathways can be supported under this program?
Based on the description, projects may support students preparing to enter nursing programs, students working to stay enrolled and progress once admitted, and progression from BSN into graduate education, including masters programs and doctoral preparation such as the PhD. It may also support practicing registered nurses advancing into higher levels of training.
10) What does HRSA emphasize about program design beyond financial support?
HRSA emphasizes that financial aid and mentoring are important but not sufficient on their own. Funded projects are expected to use evidence-based, multi-level partnership models and incorporate a social determinants of health framework into program design, delivery, and evaluation.
11) What kinds of barriers are applicants encouraged to address?
The opportunity highlights broader social and structural barriers that can affect educational success, such as economic instability, limited academic preparation opportunities, weak professional networks, family and caregiving burdens, and institutional climate issues that can undermine retention.
12) Does the FOA mention specific frameworks or models that can inform projects?
Yes. The FOA points to approaches like the "Asset Bundles" model (including educational endowments, science socialization, network development, family expectations, and material resources) as factors shaping persistence and achievement.
13) Does the FOA provide an example of a comprehensive pipeline effort?
Yes. It cites the University of Illinois at Chicago Urban Health Program as an example of a comprehensive pipeline effort tied to community demand, early outreach, and institutional commitment to diversity.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible entities include accredited schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, state or local governments, and other public or private entities deemed appropriate by the Secretary. This includes faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and Tribes/tribal organizations (as well as Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments).
15) Are partnerships encouraged or required?
The opportunity emphasizes evidence-based, multi-level partnership models and describes eligible applicants in a way that reflects HRSA's interest in partnerships and scalable models.
16) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity in the provided information.
17) When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on December 3, 2013. The application deadline was January 24, 2014.
18) Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date listed is March 15, 2014.
19) How many awards did HRSA expect to make and what was the estimated total funding?
HRSA anticipated making about 12 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $4,000,000 across awards.
20) Is there an award ceiling or floor stated in the provided information?
No. The provided listing does not specify an award ceiling or floor, which suggests applicants would typically need to consult the full FOA for budget expectations and any programmatic limits.
21) What support did HRSA provide for application or announcement access issues?
HRSA directed applicants to the HRSA Grants Application Center and the HRSA Call Center for assistance.
22) How can someone contact HRSA for help related to this opportunity?
Applicants were directed to contact the HRSA Call Center at CallCenter@HRSA.GOV or 877-464-4772.
23) What is the overall strategy behind the NWD Program?
The program is positioned as a workforce and equity-focused nursing education investment that combines direct student financial support with structured retention and mentorship strategies, while pushing applicants to address real-world social and institutional conditions that shape who enters nursing, who stays, and who graduates and advances.
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Health Resources and Services Administration
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Health
Next opportunity: 2014 Partnerships for the Hawaiian Monk Seal Recovery Program
Previous opportunity: Eagle Picher Restoration Cooperative Agreement
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for HRSA 14 069
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (HRSA 14 069) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Strengthening Public Health Systems in the Caribbean Region by supporting the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Apply for CDC RFA GH14 1404 Funding Number: CDC RFA GH14 1404 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Service Area Competition Additional Area (SAC AA) AK, MA, MS, and NC Apply for HRSA 14 114 Funding Number: HRSA 14 114 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Center for Advancing Natural Products Innovation and Technology (U41) Apply for RFA AT 14 006 Funding Number: RFA AT 14 006 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| Botanical Dietary Supplement Research Centers (P50) Apply for RFA OD 14 001 Funding Number: RFA OD 14 001 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $1,250,000 |
| Advanced Nursing Education Program Apply for HRSA 14 066 Funding Number: HRSA 14 066 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Healthy Start Initiative Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health Apply for HRSA 14 020 Funding Number: HRSA 14 020 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Healthy Start Initiative Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health Apply for HRSA 14 112 Funding Number: HRSA 14 112 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Healthy Start Initiative Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health Apply for HRSA 14 113 Funding Number: HRSA 14 113 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Research Advancement Award (SC1) Apply for PAR 14 019 Funding Number: PAR 14 019 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Pilot Project Award (SC2) Apply for PAR 14 017 Funding Number: PAR 14 017 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Research Continuance Award (SC3) Apply for PAR 14 018 Funding Number: PAR 14 018 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship (AENT) Program Apply for HRSA 14 067 Funding Number: HRSA 14 067 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Program (NAT) Apply for HRSA 14 068 Funding Number: HRSA 14 068 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| STRENGTHENING HIGH IMPACT INVERVENTIONS FOR AN AIDS FREE GENERATION (AIDS Free) Project Apply for RFA OAA 14 000001 Funding Number: RFA OAA 14 000001 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Health Funding Amount: $250,000,000 |
| Biomedical Technology Research Resource (P41) Apply for PAR 14 021 Funding Number: PAR 14 021 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Pre application for a Biomedical Technology Research Center (X02) Apply for PAR 14 023 Funding Number: PAR 14 023 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Modeling the Scientific Workforce (U01) Apply for RFA GM 14 011 Funding Number: RFA GM 14 011 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Computational Analyses Exploiting Reference Epigenomic Maps (R01) Apply for RFA RM 14 001 Funding Number: RFA RM 14 001 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Resources to Assist Investigations in Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases (U24) Apply for RFA AI 13 054 Funding Number: RFA AI 13 054 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| MEASURE Evaluation Phase IV Apply for RFA OAA 14 000003 Funding Number: RFA OAA 14 000003 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Health Funding Amount: $181,000,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "HRSA 14 069", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.