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Nursing Expansion Grant Program

Administrating Agency

US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration

Apprenticeship Funding

Apprenticeship Possible

Target Customer

Prospective healthcare workers

Purpose

The U.S Department of Labor’s Nursing Expansion Grant Program is designed to support nursing training programs to diversify the pipeline of nursing professionals able to fill these jobs and improve the nation’s healthcare system. This grant program places an emphasis on training people from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations to bring greater employment equity in underserved communities and improve healthcare workforce diversity.

Eligible to Access Funding

  • Nonprofit healthcare organizations
  • Nonprofit trade, industry, or employer associations
  • Labor unions, labor-management organizations, and worker organizations
  • Education/Training Providers
  • Workforce Development Entities
  • Native American Tribal Governments (Federally recognized)
Ongoing Funding Unknown
Requires Grant Applications Yes
PY 2023-2024 Federal Funds $80,000,000