Deadlines are getting near for the latest HRSA grant opportunities, resulting from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or just Affordable Care Act (ACA). 

Grants for nurse managed clinics, with specific criteria for eligibility, are available in the frequently asked questions section:   http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/healthprofessions/acafaq.pdf

Program Details can be found at:

https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=610C1741-CBE5-4EB2-9695-70FB02891AC4&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=&pageNumber=&version=&NC=&Popup=

Apply at grants at:

http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/GetGrantFromFedgrants;jsessionid=RH0dMhph0WjsK1yy2khvqrzB0hpV4HHfz4VSqnBvpLSfGcvkLhLy!404589083?opportunity=HRSA-10-282&agencycode=HHS-HRSA

Program details for HRSA Grants are available along with Applications. They are located on the Health Resources and Services Agency (HRSA) website:  http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/index.html

You may also sign up for alerts for additional grants.

NHSC Scholarships to include all Primary Care NPs

The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program has changed the NP eligibility criteria for the Scholarship program effective immediately.  All types of primary care nurse practitioners are now eligible to apply.  There is a compressed time period for the application. Click here for more information: http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarship/guidance/eligibility.htm