The Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) Department offers this grant to enhance nurse education and strengthen the nursing workforce through advanced simulation-based technology, including equipment. This funding aims to significantly increase nursing students’ readiness to practice upon graduation, particularly benefiting rural or medically underserved areas. The program targets pressing health challenges such as stroke, heart disease, behavioral health, and maternal mortality. Its core goal is to boost the number and capacity of nursing students prepared to address health inequities and improve patient outcomes for these specific populations. Objectives include expanding academic-clinical partnerships for experiential learning and increasing workforce diversity by supporting diverse students and faculty.
Opportunity ID: 346097
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-23-129 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) Simulation Education Training (SET) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=97bc393e-3660-47b0-bede-49b7cfa832d5 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 22 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.359 — Nurse Education, Practice Quality and Retention Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 22, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 22, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants under PHS Act Section 831 (f) provides, eligible entity includes accredited schools of nursing, as defined in section 801 (2), health care facilities, including federally qualified health centers or nurse-managed health clinics, or a partnership of such a school and facility. Domestic community-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations are also eligible to apply if otherwise eligible.Schools of nursing affiliated with the proposed project must be accredited public or private non-profit schools. See Section III.1 of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for complete eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: | This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR)-Simulation Education Training (SET) Program. The purpose of the NEPQR-SET program is to enhance nurse education and strengthen the nursing workforce by increasing training opportunities for nursing students through the use of simulation-based technology, including equipment, to increase their readiness to practice upon graduation. This training expands the capacity of nurses to advance the health of patients, families, and communities in rural or medically underserved areas experiencing diseases and conditions such as stroke, heart disease, behavioral health, maternal mortality, HIV/AIDS, and obesity. Program Goal The goal of the NEPQR-SET program is to increase the number and capacity of nursing students to address the health care needs and improve patient outcomes of rural and/or medically underserved populations. Program Objectives Implement or expand academic-clinical partnerships to create experiential learning opportunities that prepare nursing students to efficiently address health equity for rural and underserved populations. Increase the diversity of the nursing workforce to better address the needs of the populations they serve by recruiting and supporting students and faculty, including those from diverse populations. For more details, see Program Requirements and Expectations |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
FPeterson@hrsa.gov Email:FPeterson@hrsa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346097 Full Announcement-HRSA-23-129 -> BHW HRSA-23-129 NEPQR SET (T48)_Final_clean_051923.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration FPeterson@hrsa.gov Email: FPeterson@hrsa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.359 | HRSA-23-129 | Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) Simulation Education Training (SET) Program | PKG00281799 | May 22, 2023 | Jul 07, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346097 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
346097 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
346097 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
346097 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
346097 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346097 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
346097 Standardized_Work_Plan-1.0.pdf
346097 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
346097 RR_SubawardBudget_3_0-3.0.pdf
346097 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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