Announcing AACN’s Technical Assistance Program for Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant Applicants Monday, January 6, 2025 With more than a decade of experience providing technical assistance to schools of nursing administering federal grants, AACN offers expert consulting to schools applying for funding through the Nursing Workforce Diversity program offered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). AACN staff are available to help you meet grant objectives, provide staff development, navigate challenges, magnify your project’s impact, and access resources to ensure your program’s success. Call for Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant Applications On December 19, 2024, HRSA issued a call for applications (HRSA-25-071) for grant funding available through the Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) program, which supports efforts to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses). The program uses comprehensive, evidence-based strategies to create more inclusive and culturally aligned nursing education environments. Click here to view the grant opportunity. Applications are due March 18, 2025. Components of AACN’s Technical Assistance Program AACN will provide: A letter of support for your NWD application Expert consultation on grant objectives and desired outcomes Administration of the Leading Across Multidimensional Perspectives (LAMPSM) Culture and Climate Survey On-site focus groups to assess learning environment and perceived sense of belonging Participation in AACN’s signature programming focused on leadership development, innovation sharing, and peer engagement Regional meetings and facilitated online discussions And more... Plan to Attend a Technical Assistance Webinar AACN is offering technical assistance webinars in January and February to share information on how we can collaborate with your grant team to achieve your objectives. Click on the links below to register for free webinars scheduled for: January Technical Assistance Webinar Friday, January 17, 2025 1:00 pm (ET) February Technical Assistance Webinar Wednesday, February 5, 2025 1:00 pm (ET) For more details about AACN’s Technical Assistance Program, including specific components and costs, click here. Learn More Categories: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Membership Announcements