Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)

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The NFLP program is now accepting applications through July 10, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. ET.

Need help with your application?

The next technical assistance webinar to be announced soon.

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

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