Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)

NFLP funds increase the number of qualified nursing faculty.

Am I eligible?

Nonprofit

• Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
• Other Native American tribal organizations
• Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Government

• State governments
• Special district governments
• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• City or township governments
• County governments

Education

• Public and state institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education

Business

• For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Additional information

You can apply if you are an accredited school of nursing. Any domestic schools of nursing affiliated with this application must be: Accredited at the time of application and for the duration of the award. Accredited by a national or state agency recognized by the Secretary of Education for the purposes of nursing education. You must submit official documentation of accreditation in Attachment 1 for all affiliated nursing programs. Tribes and tribal organizations may be eligible if they own and operate an accredited school of nursing.

How do I apply?

Apply for NFLP via grants.gov.

Technical assistance

NFLP Administrative Guidelines (PDF - 466 KB)

NFLP Exhibit Forms (PDF - 271 KB)

Who received awards in FY 2020?

We awarded $26,687,624 to 81 grantees in FY 2020.

How can I contact you?

Email the NFLP

Natanya Alon