Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention-Mobile Health Training Program (NEPQR-MHTP)

Background
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention-Mobile Health Training Program (NEPQR-MHTP). The purpose of this program is to strengthen the nursing workforce through education and training to provide culturally aligned quality care in rural and underserved areas and training of diverse nursing students to address and manage Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) factors and improve health equity and health literacy of vulnerable populations in rural and underserved communities through nurse-led mobile health training sites.

Grant Details
Through the expansion of experiential training opportunities in nurse-led community-based settings, the program aims to increase and strengthen the diversity, education, and training of the nursing workforce. It will provide enhanced education and training opportunities within collaborative, reciprocal partnerships, utilizing community-based, nurse-led mobile units.

The program aims to expand on the nursing education provided by emphasizing leadership and effective communication skills as well as innovative technological methods (i.e. telehealth) to deliver quality care in a rural or underserved environment. The NEPQR-MHTP will create and expand experiential learning opportunities for nursing students, including: the provision of high-quality culturally sensitive care, identify and understand SDOH in local communities, engagement in critical thinking, and clinical practice highlighting a collaborative team approach to care.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants are accredited schools of nursing, health care facilities including federally qualified health centers or nurse-managed health clinics or a partnership of such a school and facility. Applicants must provide documentation of current accreditation by a national nurse education accrediting agency or a state agency by the U.S. Department of Education. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026 (4 years). Funding beyond the first year is subject to the availability of appropriated funds for NEPQR-MHTP in subsequent fiscal years.

Grant Value
The estimated total annual available FY 2022 funding is approximately $35,000,000 with an anticipated number of up to 35 cooperative agreements. The estimated annual award amount is up to $1,000,000 per year subject to the availability of appropriated funds.