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0:00Greetings and thank you for joining us
0:02for this pre-recorded technical
0:04assistance webinar for the Health
0:06Resources and Services Administration's
0:09fiscal year 2026
0:11notice of funding opportunity.
0:13It's the HRSA-26-086,
0:19the Nurse Education Practice Quality
0:21Retention Transition to Practice Program
0:24or NEPQRTP
0:27for short. My name is Michelle Osborn
0:30and I serve as the project officer for
0:32this program
0:35within HRSA's Bureau of Health
0:37Workforce, Division of Nursing and
0:39Public Health.
0:40Joining me is Vanessa Prosper, our
0:42grants management specialist, who will
0:44provide an overview of the project
0:47requirements a little later in the
0:49presentation.
0:51The purpose of this webinar
0:55is to provide a high-level overview of
0:58the nurse of the funding opportunity,
1:01highlight key program requirements,
1:03review the application components, and
1:06discuss the merit review process.
1:09While today's presentation is intended
1:11to assist prospective applicants, it
1:13does not replace the notice of funding
1:15opportunity.
1:17We encourage you to read the NOFO
1:19carefully
1:20as it contains the complete application
1:24requirements and instructions.
1:27After viewing the recording,
1:29we invite you to join us for a live Q&A
1:33session
1:37that will be scheduled. Uh the
1:40information will be on our site.
1:44Let's begin by reviewing today's agenda.
1:48During today's webinar, we'll begin with
1:50a brief overview of the NEPQR Transition
1:53to Practice Program, including its
1:56legislative authority, funding
1:58information, eligibility requirements,
2:01program goals, and required activities.
2:05We'll then review the application
2:06components, review attachment required
2:09attachments, and forms you'll need to
2:12submit. Vanessa Prosper will walk
2:14through the budget requirements and
2:16highlight important
2:18considerations for preparing a compliant
2:21budget.
2:23Finally, I'll discuss the merit review
2:25criteria,
2:26funding preferences, the standardized
2:28work plan, and resources available to
2:31applicants. Throughout the presentation,
2:33we'll emphasize key requirements that
2:36applicants should carefully address in
2:38their proposals.
2:39>> [snorts]
2:40>> Before discussing the program itself,
2:41let's begin by looking at how this
2:44funding opportunity supports HRSA's
2:46mission and strategic priorities.
2:51Every HRSA funding opportunity supports
2:54the agency's broader mission of
2:56improving health outcomes and expanding
2:59access to quality health care for people
3:02who are medically vulnerable
3:04and those living in communities with
3:05limited access to care.
3:08Projects funded under this NOFO should
3:10demonstrate how they advance that
3:13mission while making responsible and
3:16measurable use of federal resources.
3:20As you develop your application,
3:22consider your proposed activities
3:26and how they contribute to strengthening
3:28the nursing workforce and improving
3:31access to care in the communities you
3:33intend to serve.
3:35With that foundation in mind, let's
3:37review the federal
3:38registration's requirement before
3:41submitting an application.
3:48To apply for federal grants, your
3:50organization must be registered in
3:52sam.gov and grants.gov.
3:56If you already are registered in
3:58sam.gov, please make sure that your
4:00registration is up to date.
4:03If you are new to sam.gov, create your
4:05user account. This process can take
4:08several weeks. Once registered, you will
4:11receive your unique entity identifier.
4:14Grants.gov registration is also needed
4:18for you to apply for HRSA grants. Create
4:21a grants.gov application account. Use
4:24the same email address you used to
4:26register for sam.gov.
4:28These registrations can take days to a
4:30few weeks, so I urge you to do this as
4:32soon as possible.
4:37For the program overview, I will be
4:39discussing the legislative authority and
4:43purpose of the program. I will go over
4:45the summary of funding, eligible
4:48organizations, trainee eligibility, this
4:51program's goal and objectives, and
4:53finally the program requirements and
4:55expectations.
5:00This program is authorized under section
5:03831 of the Public Health Service Act
5:06codified at 42
5:09USC section 296p.
5:14The program's purpose is to strengthen
5:16the nursing workforce and expand access
5:18to care.
5:20It does this by preparing undergraduate
5:22nursing students with the skill set to
5:24provide high-quality patient care in
5:27traditional and non-traditional
5:29community-based settings.
5:31By supporting innovative ex- educational
5:34and clinical training opportunities, the
5:37program will increase the supply of a
5:39high-quality nursing workforce and
5:42address the nursing shortage in rural
5:44and medically vulnerable communities.
5:47Next, we'll be looking at some key
5:50information about this grant.
5:53HRSA plans to fund awards in four
5:5712-month budget periods for a total of
6:004 years
6:01of performance.
6:03The period of performance will be from
6:05September 1st, 2026
6:08to August 31st, 2030.
6:11The application deadline is July 17th,
6:162026
6:18at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
6:22HRSA plans to fund up to $750,000
6:27per year.
6:29Your funding request for year two years
6:31two to four cannot exceed the amount
6:34requested in year one. So, for example,
6:37if you request $500,000 for year one,
6:41your requests for year two, three, and
6:44four must be $500,000
6:47or less.
6:49HRSA plans to award up to 33 grants.
6:54The total program funding is
6:56$24,262,837.
7:03The program and awards depend on the
7:06appropriation of funds and are subject
7:09to change based on the availability and
7:12amount of appropriations.
7:17Let's begin by reviewing applicant
7:19eligibility.
7:21Eligible applicants include accredited
7:24schools of nursing as defined in section
7:26802 of the Public Health Service Act as
7:29well as eligible health care facilities
7:32including federally qualified health
7:35centers and nurse-managed health
7:37clinics.
7:38Partnerships between an eligible school
7:41and an eligible healthcare facility are
7:43also eligible to apply.
7:46Additional eligible organizations
7:48include public and state-controlled
7:51institutions of higher education,
7:53private institutions of higher
7:55education, and Native American tribal
7:57organizations other than federally
8:00recognized tribal governments.
8:02I'd like to emphasize one important
8:04point. Individuals are not eligible to
8:08apply for this funding opportunity.
8:12While we've highlighted the primary
8:14eligibility categories, applicants
8:17should carefully review the additional
8:19information on eligibility section in
8:21the NOFO, or the notice of funding
8:23opportunity, beginning on page six to
8:26ensure that they meet all eligibility
8:29requirements before preparing an
8:31application.
8:38In addition to organizational
8:40eligibility, it's important to
8:42understand eligibility requirements for
8:44trainees who receive support under this
8:47program. To be eligible, a trainee must
8:50be a US citizen or non-citizen national,
8:54an individual lawfully admitted for
8:56permanent residence in the United
8:58States,
8:59or another qualified alien as defined
9:02under defined under federal law.
9:05Applicants are responsible for verifying
9:07that all trainees supported by the award
9:11meet these eligibility requirements. We
9:14encourage applicants to carefully review
9:16the NOFO for the complete eligibility
9:19criteria and applicable statutory
9:23references.
9:26Let's now discuss who may serve as the
9:29principal investigator or project
9:31director. Uh we use those terms
9:34interchangeably.
9:36Um for this award
9:38under this funding opportunity, the
9:40principal investigator
9:43or project director must be a licensed,
9:48registered nurse.
9:49The grant will only recognize one
9:53project director {slash} principal
9:56investigator. You cannot have multiple
9:58project directors or co-directors.
10:02And lastly, the PI or PD cannot be the
10:06same person as the authorizing official.
10:11Next, let's review the overarching goal
10:14and required objectives for this funding
10:16opportunity.
10:20The overarching goal of the program is
10:24to increase the supply of high a
10:27high-quality
10:28nursing workforce serving rural and
10:31medically vulnerable communities.
10:35To achieve this goal, applicants must
10:38address four required
10:41objectives in their project design.
10:46Objective one
10:47is to expand and or enhance the
10:50workforce
10:52through the development of health
10:54professions pathways and
10:56competency-based curriculum.
11:00Objective two is to expand community and
11:03clinical training partnerships
11:06in non-traditional,
11:07community-based settings, particularly
11:10in rural and medically vulnerable areas.
11:15Objective three
11:18is to provide faculty and preceptor
11:21training support.
11:24And
11:25objective four
11:27is to expand experiential learning
11:29opportunities through the purchase and
11:32use of simulation-based technology to
11:35enhance academic practice partnerships.
11:39I'd like to emphasize an important
11:41application requirement. The overarching
11:43goal and all four objectives must be
11:47included in the standardized work plan
11:49exactly as they are written in the
11:51notice of funding opportunity.
11:54Applicants may develop sub-objectives to
11:58further describe their activities, but
12:02the required goal and objectives must
12:05remain unchanged and must be listed and
12:08numbered exactly as they are in the
12:11NOFO.
12:12Following this format will help ensure
12:14your application aligns with the
12:16required work plan
12:18structure
12:20and facility and sorry and facilitates
12:23the objective review of applications.
12:31Okay.
12:34Next, let's review the six program
12:36requirements for this program.
12:39These requirements represent the core
12:42program expectations and should be
12:45reflected throughout your application.
12:47Applicants are expected to address all
12:50six requirements in their proposed
12:53project.
12:55The six program requirements are create
12:57and strengthen pathways into nursing
12:59careers,
13:02provide direct support to nursing
13:04students and trainees,
13:06develop student-centered
13:09competency-based curricula,
13:12expand academic clinical partnerships,
13:16address clinical gaps through
13:18simulation,
13:20and support and develop nursing faculty.
13:24In the following slides, we'll discuss
13:26each of these program requirements in
13:27greater detail, including what
13:29applicants should consider when
13:31developing their project narrative and
13:34work plan.
13:38Let's begin with the first program
13:40requirement, create or strengthen
13:42pathways into nursing careers.
13:45Under this funding opportunity,
13:48applicants are required to recruit and
13:50retain
13:51individuals with prior healthcare
13:53experience into an associate or back
13:56bachelor's degree nursing program.
14:00The purpose of this requirement is to
14:02help build a stronger nursing workforce
14:04by creating educational pathways for
14:07individuals who are already working in
14:10healthcare and are seeking to advance
14:12their careers.
14:15Examples of prior healthcare experience
14:18include, but are not limited to,
14:21licensed practical nurses, or LPNs,
14:24emergency medical technicians, EMTs,
14:27certified nursing assistants, CNAs,
14:30medical assistants, or MAs, community
14:33health workers, or CHWs, and home health
14:36aides, or
14:38HHA, HHAs.
14:42These examples are not [clears throat]
14:45intended to be all-inclusive.
14:49Applicants may recruit other individuals
14:51with relevant healthcare experience,
14:54provided they meet the intent of this
14:56program requirement. As you develop your
14:59application, be sure to clearly describe
15:01your recruitment and retention
15:02strategies, and explain how your
15:05proposed pathway will support these
15:08individuals in successfully completing
15:10their nursing education.
15:14The second program requirement is to
15:16provide direct support to nursing
15:19students and trainees.
15:21Applicants are expected to implement
15:24strategies that help students
15:27successfully progress through the
15:30and complete their nursing education.
15:37This includes establishing a formal
15:39mentorship program in partnership with
15:42with professional nursing organizations
15:44and community-based organizations.
15:47These partnerships should provide
15:49meaningful guidance, professional
15:51development, and support throughout the
15:53trainees' educational experience.
15:57Applicants are also required to provide
15:59financial assistance to eligible
16:02trainees, such as stipends or
16:04scholarships to help reduce financial
16:06barriers that may affect program
16:08completion.
16:10In addition,
16:12applicants must provide academic and
16:14peer support services.
16:16These may include tutoring, supplemental
16:19instructions, and remediation when
16:21needed to promote student success and
16:23retention. As you prepare your
16:25application, be sure to describe the
16:28specific support services you will
16:30provide.
16:32How they will address the needs of your
16:33trainees, and how these activities will
16:36contribute to student retention,
16:39completion, and successful transition
16:41into the nursing workforce.
16:47The next program requirement focuses on
16:49developing or strengthening
16:51strengthening student-centered
16:53competency-based curricula.
16:58Applicants are expected to develop or
17:01enhance associate and back bachelor's
17:04degree nursing curricula that integrate
17:07both classroom instruction
17:09and clinical learning experiences.
17:13As described in the NOFO, the curriculum
17:15must incorporate at least three of the
17:18six defining elements of
17:21competency-based education.
17:25Which are culture,
17:27instruction,
17:28assessment, grading, pace, and
17:32progression.
17:34In addition,
17:36applicants should describe how the
17:38curriculum addresses Make America
17:40Healthy Again or MAHA priorities, such
17:43as disease prevention, wellness,
17:45nutrition, obesity, chronic disease
17:49management, or other HHS
17:52priorities.
17:53When preparing your application, be sure
17:57to clearly explain not only what
18:00curricular changes you propose, but also
18:03how those changes will better prepare
18:05nursing students to provide care in
18:08community-based settings.
18:10So, building on curriculum development,
18:12let's now discuss the clinical
18:14partnerships that provide students with
18:16meaningful experiential learning
18:19opportunities.
18:25One of the central features of this
18:27program is expanding academic clinical
18:29partnerships.
18:31Applicants should describe how they will
18:33build or strengthen relationships with
18:35community-based clinical sites that
18:37provide meaningful learning experiences
18:40for nursing students, particularly in
18:43rural and medically vulnerable
18:44communities.
18:46Examples of these settings include
18:49community health centers, mobile health
18:52units, nurse-led clinics, schools, home
18:55health settings, palliative care
18:57facilities,
18:58>> [sighs and gasps]
18:58>> uh homeless shelters, and other
19:00community-based practice environments.
19:02These examples are not exhaustive,
19:05and applicants are are encouraged to
19:08identify clinical sites that align with
19:10the goal and objectives of the program
19:12and the needs of the population they
19:15serve.
19:16An important program requirement is that
19:19trainees supported through this award
19:22must complete at least 100 additional
19:26clinical hours beyond the standard
19:29clinical rotation requirements of the
19:32nursing program.
19:34Applicants should determine the baseline
19:36clinical rotation requirements for their
19:38nursing program and describe how the
19:41proposed project will provide at least
19:45100 additional clinical hours beyond
19:48those baseline requirements.
19:51When preparing your application, be sure
19:53to explain how these expanded clinical
19:55experiences will enhance student
19:57readiness and practice for practice and
20:01increase exposure to rural and medically
20:04vulnerable communities.
20:10Another key key program expectation is
20:12the use of simulation to address
20:14clinical skills gaps
20:16and better [clears throat] prepare
20:17nursing students to provide care in
20:19rural and medically vulnerable
20:21communities.
20:23Simulation activities or scenarios
20:25should reflect community-based practice
20:28and align with
20:31Maha priorities including disease
20:33prevention, wellness, nutrition, and the
20:36things we've mentioned earlier.
20:39Applicants should also incorporate
20:42competencies from the International
20:45Nursing Association for Clinical
20:47Simulation and Learning or
20:49INACSL
20:51and design simulation experiences that
20:54promote collaborative
20:57interprofessional team-based care. Your
21:00simulation-based
21:01training should have measurable
21:04competencies that will build on
21:06knowledge and experience.
21:09The program must include funding for an
21:12academic nursing faculty member or
21:14coordinator to support best practice
21:18simulation activities.
21:22It is important to note two specific
21:25requirements. First, no more than 50% of
21:29the required 100 additional clinical
21:32hours may be completed through
21:34simulation. The remaining hours must
21:38occur in clinical practice settings.
21:42Second, at least 45%
21:46of the annual award must support
21:49expanded experiential learning
21:51opportunities, including
21:54simulation-based technology and related
21:58equipment consistent with the goals of
22:01the program.
22:02These are program requirements that
22:05applicants should care clearly address
22:09in both the project narrative and the
22:12budget justification.
22:16And finally, it's essential to support
22:19and develop nursing faculty.
22:21Applicants are expected to include
22:24activities that strengthen the skills
22:27and capacity of nursing faculty,
22:29clinical faculty, and preceptors.
22:32Applicants should describe the faculty
22:34and preceptor development activities
22:36they plan to implement and explain how
22:39these activities will enhance the
22:41quality of clinical education and
22:43improve the learning experiences for
22:45trainees.
22:46Collectively,
22:49the six program requirements are
22:51designed to strengthen the nursing
22:53education, enhance clinical training,
22:56and prepare practice-ready nurses to
22:59serve rural and medically vulnerable
23:01communities.
23:03Applicants should ensure that all six
23:05program requirements are clearly
23:07addressed throughout the project
23:09narrative,
23:11work plan, and budget as applicable.
23:15Next, we'll provide an overview
23:17of the application.
23:22I will now provide an overview of the
23:23application, which will include
23:26application
23:27>> [clears throat]
23:27>> contents, required attachments, and
23:30forms. Before proceeding, I want to
23:32encourage you to read the funding
23:34opportunity in full,
23:36and use the hyperlinks to provide
23:38additional assistance with completing
23:40your application. The NOFO is filled
23:43with resources available to you.
23:45Now that we've reviewed uh the program
23:48requirements, I'd like to provide
23:50uh an overview of the application
23:53packet itself.
23:58Let's begin by reviewing the major
24:00components of the application.
24:03The application consists of five main
24:06components:
24:07the project abstract, the project
24:10narrative,
24:11the budget narrative, required
24:13attachments, and other required forms.
24:18Applicants should carefully review each
24:21of these components to ensure that all
24:23required information is included at the
24:27time of submission.
24:29Please note the application is limited
24:32to 60 pages, including required
24:34attachments, unless otherwise specified
24:37in the NOFO.
24:40We strongly encourage applicants
24:43to review the application checklist on
24:46page 20 of the NOFO, which identifies
24:48the application components that are
24:50included in the page limit, and those
24:52that are excluded.
24:54As I I earlier, the NOFO contains
24:56numerous hyperlinks to guidance
24:59documents and resources designed to
25:01assist applicants throughout the
25:03application process.
25:05I encourage you to use those resources
25:07and hyperlinks and provided throughout
25:09the NOFO. They answer many common
25:11application questions and provide
25:13valuable guidance for completing the
25:16application.
25:18For formatting requirements, please
25:20refer to section 3.2 of the research and
25:23related application guide.
25:26Following these formatting instructions
25:28is important as applications that do not
25:31comply with the requirements may be
25:32considered incomplete or non-compliant.
25:37Finally, all application documents,
25:39forms, and budget information must be
25:42prepared in English
25:44and all budget figures must be expressed
25:48in US dollars. In the next several
25:50slides, we'll take a closer look at each
25:52application component and discuss what
25:55should be included.
25:59This slide summarizes the required
26:01attachments that must be included with
26:04your application as well as additional
26:07attachments that may be applicable
26:09depending on your proposed project.
26:12Let's briefly review the required
26:14attachments. So, attachment one is your
26:17accreditation
26:18accreditation documentation.
26:21Applicants must provide documentation
26:23demonstrating that the nursing program
26:26associated with the proposed project is
26:28accredited by a national nursing
26:31accrediting agency or a state-approved
26:34agency recognized by the US Department
26:37of Education.
26:40Attachment two is the project
26:42organizational chart.
26:44This should be a one-page diagram
26:47illustrating the overall project
26:49structure including all participating
26:52organizations and their relationships,
26:55not just the applicant organization.
27:00Attachment three includes agreements
27:03with other entities. If your project
27:06involves partnerships or collaborations,
27:09include documentation that describes
27:12those working relationships. Agreements
27:14should clearly define the roles and
27:17responsibilities of each partner,
27:20including any subrecipients,
27:22contractors, and expected deliverables.
27:27Attachment four
27:29is the staffing plan and job
27:31descriptions.
27:33This attachment should identify the key
27:36information about personnel who will
27:38support the project, their roles, and
27:41the qualifications needed to
27:43successfully carry out the proposed
27:45activities.
27:46And finally, attachment five is the
27:49maintenance of effort documentation.
27:52This documentation demonstrates the
27:54level of non-federal
27:57support for the proposed activities.
28:00Maintenance of effort may include cash,
28:04in-kind contributions, and other
28:06non-federal resources. Please remember
28:10that federal funds may not be counted
28:13toward the maintenance of effort
28:15requirement.
28:19These are required attachments, and all
28:21applicants should carefully review the
28:23NOFO to ensure each attachment is
28:26complete and submitted in the
28:28appropriate format. Missing requirement
28:32required attachments may affect the
28:35completeness of your application.
28:41In addition to the application narrative
28:45and required attachments,
28:48applicants must complete several
28:50required forms as a part of the
28:52application package in grants.gov.
28:56These forms are available in the
28:59application package associated with this
29:01funding opportunity.
29:03Applicants can also review the forms and
29:06any accompanying instructions on
29:08grants.gov
29:10forms webpage.
29:14One form I'd like to highlight is the
29:16standardized work plan.
29:19The standardized work plan is where
29:21applicants describe how they will
29:23implement the proposed project and
29:25demonstrate their ability to
29:27successfully carry out the activities
29:30outlined in the application.
29:33When completing the SWP,
29:35be sure to carefully follow the
29:37instructions provided in the form. The
29:40work plan should align with your project
29:42narrative and clearly describe the
29:44activities, timelines,
29:47responsible personnel,
29:49and expected outcomes for each
29:51objective.
29:53Applicants should also select the
29:55organizational priorities that best
29:58align with the proposed project and the
30:02required program objectives.
30:05Take the time to complete the
30:06standardized work plan accurately
30:09and consistently, and be sure that your
30:12application clearly reflects your
30:14proposed approach and supports the
30:16overall goal and or objectives of the
30:20project.
30:22As a reminder,
30:24the overarching goal and the four
30:27required objectives must be entered in
30:30the standardized work plan exactly
30:33as they appear
30:36in the NOFO.
30:38Application Applicants may add sub
30:40objectives, but the required goal and
30:43objectives should not be modified
30:47or renumbered.
30:50And now, I'll turn it over to Vanessa to
30:53discuss the budget overview of the
30:56program.
30:58You've got it, Vanessa.
31:01>> Thank you so much, Michelle. Um, and
31:03good afternoon, everyone. My name is
31:06Vanessa Prosper, and I am the lead
31:08grants management specialist list for
31:10the NEPQR TPP program.
31:14Uh, the grants management specialist is
31:16responsible for, but not limited to, the
31:18overall business management matters as
31:21it relates to the review, negotiation,
31:24award administration, and clarification
31:27on the award regulations, policy, and
31:30the financial aspects of the project, as
31:32well as recommendations on continued
31:35federal support.
31:37Next slide.
31:38This discussion is designed to provide a
31:40detailed understanding of the budget
31:44budget justification narrative
31:46requirements, and what is expected to
31:49complete a successful application.
31:51The budget section can be found on pages
31:5427 and 28 of the NOFO, and the
31:57associated review criteria number six
32:00with the value of five points can be
32:02found on page 40.
32:04Please be sure to work with your
32:06institution's
32:07business official or designated staff
32:10when developing your project budget.
32:12Please pay careful attention to the NOFO
32:15program budgetary instructions and
32:17requirements, as well as refer to the
32:20SF424
32:22R&R application guide for specific
32:25instructions on how to complete the
32:28standard budget forms and general
32:30instructions on how to write a budget
32:32justification narrative.
32:35Next slide.
32:39The requested budget may not exceed
32:42$750,000
32:44per year.
32:45This is inclusive of both direct and
32:48indirect costs per year of the period of
32:52performance from September 1st, 2026 to
32:55August 31st, 2030.
32:59As of October 1st, 2025, 2 CFR part 300
33:05Indirect costs for training awards
33:07cannot exceed 8% of the modified total
33:10direct costs.
33:12To calculate the modified total modified
33:14total direct costs,
33:17you must exclude from the direct cost
33:18base
33:20direct cost amounts for equipment,
33:22tuition, fees, and all participant
33:25support costs, as well as subawards and
33:28subcontracts exceeding $50,000.
33:33As of January 2026, the salary rate
33:36limitation is $228,000.
33:41Please note that this limitation may
33:42apply in future years and will be
33:45updated.
33:46All costs must be reasonable, allowable,
33:49and allocable to the award.
33:52Next slide.
33:57Please prepare the budget based on the
33:59needs of the program per budget year.
34:02Be cognizant of the ceiling costs for
34:04each year of funding requested. Use
34:07whole numbers, no cents, on the SF424
34:10budget form, and when completing the
34:13budget justification.
34:15An SF424 R&R budget form must be
34:19provided for each year of the project.
34:23Your funding request for years 2, 3, and
34:264 cannot exceed your request for year 1.
34:30>> [clears throat]
34:31>> This program also requires that you list
34:35the cost of simulation equipment and
34:37justify why you need the equipment to
34:39carry out the program's goals.
34:42You must also provide a detailed
34:44itemized per unit cost that shows how
34:47costs were estimated and the total
34:49costs.
34:51At least 45% of annual funding must be
34:55used to expand experiential learning
34:57opportunities, including the purchase of
35:00simulation-based technology and
35:02equipment.
35:04Also, you must include a section on the
35:05budget narrative for participant and
35:08trainee support costs. You must allocate
35:11at least 10% of the total annual budget
35:14to support participants and trainees.
35:19Grant funds are intended for eligible
35:21training and program activities and
35:23cannot be used for certain restricted
35:25costs.
35:27Please reference page 14 on the NOFO for
35:30the unallowable costs for this program.
35:33All HRSA awards are subject to 2 CFR
35:37part 200, the uniform administrative
35:40requirements, cost principles, and audit
35:42requirements for HHS awards.
35:46Next slide.
35:50This is the SF424R&R
35:53budget form that applicants will use to
35:55enter and submit their budget
35:57information.
36:02The SF424R&R budget form is broken down
36:05by sections.
36:07Starting with the introductory portion.
36:09The introductory portion of the SF424R&R
36:13contains required fields that are
36:15essential to the application
36:17and the budget category of the
36:19application.
36:20This section includes the unique entity
36:23identifier, organization name, and
36:26project and budget period start and end
36:29dates.
36:31If you are preparing an application that
36:33includes a subaward that performs a
36:35substantial portion of the project,
36:38you must use the subaward budget
36:40attachment form.
36:42The budget requested on the
36:45original SF424 R&R budget form is the
36:48organization leading the program, and if
36:51you are including a subaward, the same
36:53details of the subaward are also
36:55required.
36:58For section A, senior key person,
37:01please include the names of the senior
37:03and key persons at the applicant
37:05organization who will be involved on the
37:07project in a particular budget period.
37:10Please complete each titled column,
37:12provide the name, the role, base salary,
37:15time and effort, and the fringe benefits
37:18amount. If needed,
37:20you can add additional senior key
37:22persons as an attachment.
37:25In most circumstances, the salaries of
37:27administrative or clerical staff at
37:29educational institutions and nonprofit
37:32organizations are included as part of
37:35indirect costs. The circumstances for
37:37requiring direct charging of those
37:39services must be clearly described in
37:41the budget justification.
37:44For section B, other personnel,
37:47for each project role category, identify
37:50the number of other personnel proposed.
37:53Do not list details of collaborators at
37:55other institutions here, as they will be
37:57provided in the subaward budget.
38:01And as a reminder, the base salary may
38:03not exceed $228,000.
38:08In the budget justification, please
38:10include details associated with each
38:12person's duties and responsibilities.
38:15Include any applicable free fringe
38:17benefit rates and components that make
38:19up the rate, such as retirement plan,
38:22compensation Medicare, etc.
38:26Next slide.
38:30Section C, equipment description, is
38:33used to list items and dollar amount for
38:35each item exceeding $10,000.
38:39List the estimated cost of each item of
38:41equipment including shipping and any
38:43maintenance costs and agreements.
38:46Extensive justification and a detailed
38:48status of current equipment must be
38:50provided in the budget justification
38:53when requesting funds for the purchase
38:55of items that meet the definition of
38:57equipment.
38:59As an example, if you are requesting
39:01three surface tables at a cost of $3,500
39:05each totaling $10,000 $10,500,
39:11these items would be classified as
39:13supplies.
39:15If you are requesting a specialized
39:17clinical equipment that costs $10,500
39:20to include shipping and maintenance,
39:23then the item would be classified as
39:25equipment.
39:27Section D, travel, is identified in two
39:30categories, domestic and foreign.
39:33Domestic travel includes destinations in
39:35the US, Canada, Mexico, and US
39:39possessions. Travel to destinations
39:42outside of the US, Canada, Mexico, or US
39:45possessions are not allowed for this
39:47program.
39:49In the travel budget narrative, include
39:52total funds requested for your local and
39:54or long distance in the for in the
39:57budget justification, include purpose,
40:00destination, your dates of travel if
40:02known, and the number of individuals for
40:05each trip. If the dates of travel are
40:08not known, specify the estimated length
40:11of the trip.
40:13Next slide.
40:16>> [snorts]
40:17>> Section E, participant and trainee
40:19support costs. When including
40:21participant or trainee support costs,
40:23please include the tuition fees, health
40:27insurance, stipends, travel, and other
40:30costs such as child care costs, books,
40:32etc. And identify the number of
40:35participants and trainees per year.
40:38Include a subtotal entitled total
40:41participant and trainee support costs in
40:43your budget narrative with the summary
40:45of these costs.
40:48Next slide.
40:51Section F, other direct costs.
40:55Other direct costs are expenditures that
40:57are allowed as a direct cost to the
41:00sponsored project and are directly
41:02related to the project's performance.
41:04List the total funds requested for each
41:07subcategory.
41:09The budget justification needs to
41:11include the itemized breakdown of each
41:13category. For example,
41:16if you are including consultant costs,
41:18you will identify each consultant, the
41:21services he or she will perform, total
41:23number of days, travel costs, and total
41:26estimated costs. If you are including
41:29materials and supplies, you will itemize
41:31those materials and supplies.
41:34Also provide a detailed description of
41:36the activities of the subrecipient or
41:39the services the contractor will provide
41:42and include a cost breakdown or a
41:45separate subaward budget.
41:48As mentioned before, a separate budget
41:50and detailed justification is required
41:53for each subrecipient or contractor.
41:56Next slide.
42:01Section H, indirect costs are defined as
42:04costs that are incurred for common or
42:06joint objectives and that therefore
42:09cannot be be
42:10specifically with the particular project
42:12or program.
42:14For this program, indirect costs are
42:16limited to 8% of
42:18total modified direct costs and are not
42:20based on an organization's negotiated
42:23indirect cost rate.
42:26Next slide.
42:31Please read the NOFO budget sections
42:33thoroughly, being certain to follow the
42:35guidelines for costs and percentage of
42:37support level per year for all all years
42:40of funding. Prepare a well-organized
42:43description that supports how the costs
42:45are reasonable, allowable, and
42:46allocable, following accountability and
42:49compliance guidelines as identified
42:52within the NOFO for consideration by
42:54HRSA under the objective review.
42:58All direct and indirect costs must be
43:00accounted for in the budget
43:02justification. Itemized costs must be
43:04included under the appropriate heading
43:07with explanation and justification for
43:09each cost.
43:11The total of all items under the heading
43:14must match what is included on the SF424
43:18R&R budget form.
43:20Use the budget justification to explain
43:22any exclusions applied to the base
43:25calculation.
43:27If your application includes subaward,
43:30as mentioned, a separate budget budget
43:32justification must be submitted.
43:36Next slide.
43:40As applicants prepare their budgets,
43:42there are several key questions they
43:44should consider.
43:46First, does the budget comply with all
43:49NOFO requirements and funding
43:50restrictions?
43:52Applicants should also consider whether
43:54the proposed budget is appropriate for
43:57the size and scope of the project. And
44:00whether the budget justification aligns
44:02with the proposed activities described
44:05in the narrative.
44:07And finally, applicants should review
44:09their budget for any costs that may not
44:11be necessary, reasonable, or clearly
44:14tied to any project objectives,
44:17as well as any line items that may
44:19appear excessive related to the work
44:21that is being proposed.
44:24Next slide.
44:29This program is contingent on
44:30congressional
44:32appropriations, so awards can only be
44:34made if funding is provided. Funding
44:37beyond the first budget year is not
44:39guaranteed and will depend on available
44:41appropriations, recipient performance,
44:44and whether continued support remains in
44:46the government's best interest.
44:48If additional funds become available, we
44:50may expand support by funding more
44:52applicants, extending project periods,
44:55or providing supplemental awards.
44:57Overall, applicants should plan with the
44:59understanding that future funding is
45:01subject to both program performance and
45:04federal funding availability.
45:07Thank you so much for your interest in
45:08this program. Please do not hesitate to
45:10reach out if you have any questions
45:12about the budget.
45:14Now, I will pass it back to Michelle.
45:16Thank you.
45:18>> Thank you, Vanessa.
45:20Now, let's turn our attention to the
45:21review process.
45:23In the upcoming slides, I'll discuss the
45:26application review criteria, funding
45:29preferences, and resources available to
45:31assist you throughout the application
45:33process.
45:35Before an applic- application is
45:36evaluated by
45:39objective reviewers,
45:41HRSA conducts an initial administrative
45:43review.
45:44During this review, we verify that the
45:47application meets all eligibility
45:50requirements, and that it is complete
45:52and responsive to the requirements
45:55outlined in the NOFO.
45:58Applications that do not meet the
46:00eligibility, completeness, or
46:01responsiveness requirements will not
46:03move forward in the review process and
46:06will not be considered for funding. If
46:08this occurs, HRSA will notify the
46:11applicant organization's authorized
46:13organization representative.
46:15Taking time to carefully review the NOFO
46:19and application instructions before
46:21submission can help avoid common issues
46:24that may affect the review of your
46:25application.
46:30As mentioned in the previous slide,
46:32during our initial administrative
46:33review, HRSA will determine whether your
46:35application meets the eligibility and
46:37submission requirements outlined in the
46:40notice of funding opportunity.
46:42During this review, we will verify that
46:45the application is complete, responsive,
46:48and submitted by an eligible applicant.
46:51It is important to provide all
46:52documentation
46:54and for accreditation.
46:57We will also confirm that the
46:59application complies with the required
47:01page limit. Please remember that any
47:04pages submitted beyond the maximum page
47:07limit will not be reviewed.
47:09And most importantly, HRSA will not
47:12consider for review an application that
47:15is submitted after the July 17th, 2026
47:20at 11:59 Eastern Time deadline.
47:24To avoid these issues, we encourage
47:27applicants to review the NOFO and
47:29application instructions before
47:31submitting their application. Ensuring
47:34that all eligibility, budget,
47:37formatting, and submission requirements
47:39are met
47:40will help your application move forward
47:43to the objective review process.
47:48Applications that successfully pass the
47:51initial eligibility and administrative
47:53review will move forward to to objective
47:56or merit review process. During this
47:59stage, members of the objective review
48:01committee evaluate each eligible
48:04application using the published merit
48:07review criteria outlined in the notice
48:09of funding opportunity.
48:11These criteria serve as the framework
48:15reviewers use to assess each application
48:18and assign scores.
48:20Understanding how applications are
48:22evaluated can
48:24help applicants
48:26prepare a proposal that is clear,
48:28complete, responsive to the NOFO
48:30requirements, and aligned with the
48:32program's purpose.
48:34Additional information about the merit
48:36review process is available in the
48:38research and related application guide.
48:41Over the next several slides, I'll walk
48:44through each of the merit review
48:45criteria, explain what reviewers will be
48:48looking for, and highlight the types of
48:51information applicants should include to
48:54address each section of the application.
48:59Let's begin with the first merit review
49:01criterion, need, which is worth a
49:04maximum of 10 points. Under this
49:07criterion, reviewers will evaluate how
49:11well your application defines the need
49:14for the proposed project and
49:16demonstrates that the proposed
49:18activities are responsive to that need.
49:22Begin by describing your target
49:23population and the geographic area your
49:27project will serve.
49:29Explain the challenges that these
49:31communities face in
49:33accessing community-based care,
49:36particularly in rural and medically
49:38vulnerable areas, and support your
49:40description with current and relevant
49:43data whenever possible.
49:47Applicants should also discuss the
49:49simulation-based equipment and training
49:52needed to support the proposed project
49:55and explain how these resources will
49:57address identified educational or
49:59clinical training needs.
50:01Whenever possible, support your
50:03statements with current and relevant
50:05data.
50:07Next, describe the nursing workforce
50:09shortages, barriers, and the retention
50:12challenges within the target area.
50:16Explain why there is a need to recruit,
50:19enroll, and support individuals with
50:21prior health care experience, such as
50:24licensed practical nurses and other
50:27assistive personnel as they transition
50:30into registered nursing education
50:32programs.
50:34Finally, identify gaps in current
50:37training, professional development, and
50:39nursing curricula.
50:41Explain how your proposed project,
50:43including competency-based education and
50:46enhanced transition to practice
50:48activities, will address these gaps and
50:51better prepare nurses for practice.
50:54Overall, reviewers are looking for a
50:56clear connection between the needs
50:58you've identified and the activities
51:01you're proposing. A strong application
51:04clearly defines the problem, supports it
51:07with evidence, and demonstrates how the
51:10proposed project is designed to address
51:12those needs while advancing the purpose
51:14of the program.
51:18Review criterion two is the second merit
51:22review criterion is responds, which is
51:25worth a maximum of 40 points.
51:28This criterion has three components:
51:31approach, high-level work plan, and
51:34resolution of challenges.
51:36Additional details are available in the
51:39notice of funding opportunity.
51:42Let's begin with approach, which is
51:45worth 25 points.
51:47Reviewers will evaluate how well your
51:50proposed activities address the
51:53identified needs and support the
51:56purpose, goals, and program requirements
51:59of the NEPQR Transition to Practice
52:01Program.
52:02Applicants should clearly describe their
52:04plan to recruit, train, and retain
52:07undergraduate nursing students and
52:09trainees.
52:10This includes describing
52:12student-centered learning models,
52:14mentoring strategies,
52:17competency-based education, and other
52:20experiential learning opportunities that
52:22support successful transition to
52:24practice.
52:25Reviewers will also consider how well
52:28the application describes professional
52:30development activities and support
52:33systems designed to promote student
52:35success and retention.
52:38The second component component is
52:40high-level work plan, which is worth 10
52:43points.
52:45Here, reviewers will assess whether the
52:47proposed activities are organized into
52:49logical and achievable plan.
52:54This includes the projected number of
52:56students or trainees to be supported
53:00over the period of performance,
53:02as well as plans to expand access to
53:05primary or community-based care through
53:08the strong academic clinical
53:11partnerships and experiential learning
53:14opportunities.
53:16The final part is resolution of
53:18challenges, which is worth five points.
53:21Describe any challenges you may face
53:24while planning or carrying out the
53:26project.
53:29Then explain the steps you will take to
53:31address those challenges if they occur.
53:34Overall, reviewers are looking for a
53:37project that clearly connects the
53:39identified need
53:41with a well-planned approach for meeting
53:43the program's goals and objectives.
53:49Review criterion three, the third merit
53:52criterion is performance management,
53:55which is worth up to 25 points.
53:59This criterion has two parts,
54:00evaluation, which is worth 15 points,
54:03and performance measurement worth 10
54:06points.
54:07Let's begin with evaluation.
54:11Reviewers will look at how you plan to
54:13measure the success of your project.
54:15Your application should describe how you
54:18will collect, manage, protect, and
54:23analyze project data to measure your
54:25progress and results.
54:28Explain how you will determine whether
54:30your project meets its goals and
54:31objectives.
54:33Describe your plan to collect accurate
54:35and timely data throughout the project
54:38and explain how you will use that
54:40information to improve your program over
54:44time.
54:46Your application should also describe
54:49how you will track trainees for up to 1
54:52year after they complete the program.
54:55Address any challenges that could affect
54:57your evaluation plan and share project
55:00results that could be used by other
55:03organizations.
55:05The second part is performance
55:06management.
55:08Reviewers will evaluate whether your
55:10performance management clearly
55:13measures clearly show the results of
55:15your project and whether you have a plan
55:18to collect and report data accurately
55:21and on time.
55:24For eligible participants, applicants
55:26should also describe how they will
55:28collect, manage, store, and report
55:32national provider identifiers or NPI
55:35numbers.
55:37In addition, applicants should explain
55:40how they will continue to track trainees
55:42for up to 1 year after program
55:45completion.
55:47Overall, reviewers are looking for a
55:49strong evaluation plan that measures
55:52project outcomes, supports continuous
55:55improvement, and demonstrates the
55:57project's impact over time.
56:03The fourth merit review criterion is
56:05impact, which is worth up to 10 points.
56:09Under this criterion, reviewers will
56:11evaluate the expected impact of your
56:14proposed project and the difference it
56:16could make for the communities you
56:18serve.
56:20Reviewers will consider whether your
56:21project is likely to improve health
56:24outcomes and strengthen the nursing
56:26workforce in rural and medically
56:29vulnerable communities. They will also
56:32look at whether your project could be
56:33replicated
56:35by other organizations or expanded to
56:38have a broader impact.
56:40In addition, reviewers will consider how
56:42likely your program is to continue after
56:45federal funding ends.
56:48Finally, reviewers will evaluate your
56:50standardized work plan.
56:52A clear, detailed, and well-organized
56:55work plan helps demonstrate how your
56:57project activities will be carried out
57:01and how you plan to achieve your
57:03proposed goals and objectives.
57:05Overall, reviewers are looking for a
57:07project that has the potential to make a
57:10meaningful and lasting impact both
57:13during the project period and beyond.
57:19>> [gasps]
57:19>> The fifth merit review criterion is
57:21resources and capabilities, which is
57:24worth up to 10 points.
57:27Under this criterion, reviewers will
57:30evaluate whether your organization has
57:32the experience, resources, and
57:35organizational capacity to successfully
57:38carry out the proposed project.
57:40Reviewers will consider your
57:42organization's mission, structure, and
57:44experience managing activities similar
57:47in size and scope to the proposed
57:51to those proposed in the application.
57:53They will also assess whether key
57:55project staff have the training,
57:58experience, and expertise needed to
58:01implement the project and manage
58:03performance reporting and evaluation
58:05activities.
58:08In addition to In addition, reviewers
58:10will evaluate your organization's
58:12overall capacity,
58:14including available facilities, data
58:17systems, and readiness to carry out the
58:19proposed work. Finally, reviewers will
58:21consider the strength of your
58:23application. Applicants should clearly
58:26describe their collaborating
58:28organizations and practice sites, and
58:31include the required letters of
58:33agreement, memorandums of understanding,
58:36or letters of support as applicable.
58:39Overall, reviewers are looking for
58:41evidence that your organization has the
58:43people, partnerships, and resources
58:46needed to successfully implement and
58:48manage the project.
58:52The sixth and final merit review
58:54criteria is support requested, which is
58:56worth up to five points.
58:59Under this criterion, reviewers will
59:02evaluate whether the proposed budget is
59:04reasonable, clearly justified, and
59:07aligned with the scope of the proposed
59:09project throughout the period of
59:11performance.
59:12Reviewers will also consider whether
59:15enough time is allocated for key
59:17personnel to successfully carry out the
59:19project and achieve the proposed
59:21objectives.
59:23In addition, reviewers will assess
59:26whether trainee support costs are
59:28appropriate
59:29and clearly explained, including the
59:32number of trainees to be supported and
59:34the estimated cost per trainee.
59:37Finally, reviewers will evaluate whether
59:39simulation-related costs are fully
59:42itemized and clearly justified in the
59:44budget justification, and whether those
59:47costs are appropriate to support the
59:49proposed project.
59:51Overall, reviewers will assess whether
59:53the proposed budget is reasonable and
59:55supports the activities designed in the
59:58application.
1:00:00As discussed in the budget overview, the
1:00:02proposed budget should be reasonable,
1:00:05allowable, allocable, and aligned with
1:00:08the project activities described in the
1:00:10application.
1:00:16Funding preferences. This funding
1:00:19opportunity includes funding preferences
1:00:22as authorized under section 805 of the
1:00:25Public Health Service Act.
1:00:28Funding preference determinations are
1:00:30made by HRSA staff
1:00:33during the application review process.
1:00:36If your application qualifies for a
1:00:38funding preference, it may receive
1:00:41priority among fundable applications.
1:00:44However, receiving a funding preference
1:00:47does not guarantee that you will receive
1:00:50an award.
1:00:52Applicants may
1:00:54request only one funding preference.
1:00:59The first funding preference is for
1:01:00projects that substantially benefit
1:01:03rural populations.
1:01:06To request this preference, applicants
1:01:08must demonstrate that their partnering
1:01:11clinical training site
1:01:13is located in a rural area
1:01:16by using either the Rural Health Grants
1:01:19Eligibility Analyzer or
1:01:22the MI Rural Tool.
1:01:25Include a copy of the results in
1:01:26attachment six.
1:01:28Only the first three pages will count
1:01:31toward the page limit.
1:01:34The second funding preference
1:01:37it's for is for projects that
1:01:39substantially benefit underserved
1:01:42populations.
1:01:44To qualify, applicants must partner with
1:01:47a clinical training site that serves
1:01:49either a medically underserved area or
1:01:52MUA or a medically underserved
1:01:55population or MUP.
1:01:58Applicants should use the shortage
1:02:00designation advisor
1:02:02to confirm eligibility and include the
1:02:05results in attachment six. Again, only
1:02:07the first three pages will be counted
1:02:10toward the page limit.
1:02:12The third funding preference is for
1:02:15projects that help meet public health
1:02:18nursing needs in state or local health
1:02:21departments.
1:02:23To request this preference, applicants
1:02:26must demonstrate a practice
1:02:28collaboration with a state or local
1:02:30health department for practitioners or
1:02:33student practicum experiences. Assigned
1:02:37practice agreement must be included in
1:02:39attachment six.
1:02:43Before requesting a funding preference,
1:02:45be sure to review the eligibility
1:02:47requirements in the NOFO and provide the
1:02:50required documentation with your
1:02:51application.
1:02:54Now that we've reviewed the available
1:02:56funding preferences, let's look at the
1:02:58standardized work plan and how it
1:03:00supports project planning and
1:03:02implementation.
1:03:07The next topic is the standardized work
1:03:09plan or SWP, which is an important part
1:03:12of the application.
1:03:14Early in In
1:03:16we discussed uh program goals and the
1:03:19program's goal and four objectives.
1:03:22Those same goal and objectives must be
1:03:26entered into the SWP exactly as they
1:03:29appear in the notice of funding
1:03:32opportunity.
1:03:34The purpose of the SWP is to organize
1:03:37your project and show how you plan to
1:03:40carry it out over the four-year project
1:03:43period.
1:03:45It serves as a roadmap for
1:03:47implementation by connecting your goals
1:03:50and objectives to the activities,
1:03:52milestones, and expected results of your
1:03:55project.
1:03:57The SWP is organized by budget period,
1:04:00not by objective.
1:04:03Applicants should complete all required
1:04:05fields for budget period one, and then
1:04:08add additional budget periods,
1:04:11carrying forward the program goal and
1:04:14objectives as appropriate.
1:04:17Within each budget period, applicants
1:04:20will identify milestone activities.
1:04:23These are the key actions that move the
1:04:25project forward and help achieve each
1:04:28objective. Milestone activities should
1:04:31focus on meaningful project work, rather
1:04:34than routine administrative tasks.
1:04:37For each milestone activity, provide a
1:04:40brief description,
1:04:42identify the expected outcome or
1:04:44deliverable, list the staff responsible
1:04:47for completing the activity, and
1:04:49indicate when the activity will take
1:04:51place during the budget period.
1:04:54Overall, the SWP should present a clear,
1:04:58organized, and realistic plan for
1:05:01implementing
1:05:03the project and tracking progress
1:05:05throughout the period of performance.
1:05:11As you develop your standardized work
1:05:13plan, focus on milestone activities that
1:05:15are meaningful and directly support your
1:05:18project goals and objectives.
1:05:20Include a reasonable number of milestone
1:05:23activities for each objective.
1:05:27Focus on major activities that move your
1:05:30project forward rather than routine,
1:05:33administrative, or day-to-day
1:05:34operational tasks.
1:05:36Write each milestone using clear and
1:05:38concise language.
1:05:40Whenever possible, connect each activity
1:05:43to a specific outcome, deliverable, or
1:05:46program requirement so our reviewers can
1:05:48easily understand how it supports your
1:05:51project.
1:05:53If you are unsure whether to include a
1:05:55milestone activity, use the question on
1:05:58this the questions on this slide as a
1:06:01guide. Ask yourself whether the activity
1:06:04contributes to a measurable result,
1:06:07reflects meaningful project work, and is
1:06:10is important enough to demonstrate
1:06:13progress progress toward your project
1:06:16goals.
1:06:18A well-developed standardized work plan
1:06:20should provide reviewers with a clear
1:06:22picture of how your project will be
1:06:24implemented and how progress will be
1:06:28measured throughout the project period.
1:06:35Before submitting your application, take
1:06:37a few minutes to review your
1:06:38standardized work plan for common data
1:06:41and errors data entry errors.
1:06:45First, make sure the project title in
1:06:48the SWP matches the
1:06:50project title entered in box 11 of the
1:06:54SF 424 R&R form.
1:06:58The title should remain consistent
1:07:00throughout the application and across
1:07:02the entire project period.
1:07:05Next, verify that your that all required
1:07:09fields have been completed.
1:07:11If a field does not apply to your
1:07:13project, enter N/A rather than leaving
1:07:16it blank.
1:07:18Remember that the standardized work plan
1:07:20must be organized by budget period and
1:07:22not objective. This is one of the most
1:07:24common errors applicants make.
1:07:28Finally, add one milestone activity at a
1:07:31time.
1:07:32Make sure each activity is complete
1:07:34before creating another.
1:07:36Avoid leaving incomplete activity fields
1:07:38in the SWP.
1:07:40Taking a few extra minutes to review
1:07:42your standardized work plan before
1:07:44submitting your application can help you
1:07:46avoid common errors and ensure your
1:07:49application is complete.
1:07:53That concludes our overview of the FY
1:07:562026 NEPQR Transition to Practice
1:08:00Program Notice of Funding Opportunity.
1:08:03Before we close, I'd like to leave you
1:08:05with a few resources that may be helpful
1:08:07as you prepare your application.
1:08:11First, be sure to review the SF424
1:08:13Research and Related Application Guide.
1:08:16This guide provides detailed
1:08:18instructions for completing the
1:08:20application and should be used along
1:08:23with the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
1:08:26HRSA also offers a Preparing a
1:08:30Competitive Application resource, which
1:08:33includes general guidance on developing
1:08:35a strong federal grant application.
1:08:39If you have technical questions about
1:08:41the application submission process or
1:08:44experience problems with grants.gov,
1:08:46please contact the grants.gov support
1:08:49center for assistance.
1:08:51Finally, I encourage you to visit the
1:08:53HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce Open
1:08:55Opportunity webpage for updates,
1:08:58additional resources, and information
1:09:00related to this funding opportunity.
1:09:03These resources are designed to help
1:09:05applicants prepare complete and
1:09:07responsive applications, so I encourage
1:09:09you to take advantage of them as you
1:09:11work through the application process.
1:09:14If you have program-specific questions
1:09:16after reviewing the NOFO and these
1:09:19resources, please contact the NEPQR TPP
1:09:23team using the email address on the next
1:09:27slide.
1:09:33Once again, I thank you for
1:09:37your interest and for viewing this video
1:09:39for the NEPQR
1:09:42Transition to Program to Practice
1:09:44Program at HRSA.
1:09:48Thank you.

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