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

Health Resources and Services Administration · HHS

CFDA Numbers

93.359

Award Ceiling

$750K

Award Floor

Expected Awards

Close Date

Jun 29, 2026

Section I

How to Apply

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Program Contact

NEPQRTPP@hrsa.gov
3015943803

Section II

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

06, 11, 20, 25

Section III

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.

Section IV

Key Dates

Posted: May 29, 2026
Closes: Jun 29, 2026
Archive: Sep 1, 2026