The Indian Health Service (IHS) announces funding for the American Indians into Nursing program. With $1.89M available, five awards will support initiatives to recruit and train Native Americans in nursing. Eligible applicants include universities and nonprofits. The program aims to increase the number of registered nurses serving AI/AN communities. Applications close on May 14, 2024. For more information, contact the Division of Grants Management at 301-443-5204.
Opportunity ID: 349559
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2024-IHS-NU-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | American Indians into Nursing |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 93.970 — Health Professions Recruitment Program for Indians |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 05, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 05, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 1,889,986 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only these types or organizations may apply: • Accredited public or private schools of nursing • Accredited Tribally controlled community colleges • Accredited Tribally controlled post-secondary vocational institutions • Nurse midwife programs and nurse practitioner programs that are provided by any public or private institution Other eligibility criteria • All schools of nursing must be fully accredited without restrictions at the time of application by a national nurse educational accrediting body or state approval body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education for the purposes of nursing education. • The schools offering a degree in nurse midwifery must provide verification of accreditation by the American College of Nurse Midwives. • Tribally controlled community colleges nursing programs and post-secondary vocational institutions must be fully accredited by an appropriate recognized nursing accrediting body without restrictions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Indian Health Service |
| Description: | Purpose
Our purpose is to recruit, retain, graduate, and increase the number of registered nurses, certified nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners who deliver health care services to AI/AN communities. Our primary objectives are to: • recruit and train Indian people in nursing fields • increase the skills of, and provide continuing education to nurses and advanced practice nurses Required activities • Recruit and train AI/AN people to become baccalaureate-prepared nurses and advanced practice nurses; nurse midwives; and nurse practitioners • Provide a scholarship program that encourages registered nurses and advanced practice nurses to provide or continue to provide health care services to AI/AN communities • Provide scholarships to AI/AN people to cover tuition, books, fees, room and board, stipend for living expenses, or other expenses related to baccalaureate-level nursing or advanced practice nursing programs • Develop and maintain nursing education programs and recruit people to become registered nurses and advanced practice nurses who will provide services to AI/AN people |
| Link to Additional Information: | |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Division of Grants Management
Phone 301-443-5204 |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.970 | HS-NU11I-24-001-110670 | HHS-2024-IHS-NU-0001 | PKG00285193 | Mar 05, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | View | Division of Grants Management | Organization Applicants |