Grant Writing 101

Joan Wasserman, DrPH, RN (Branch Chief)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration

Bureau of Health ProfessionsDivision of Nursing

Advance Nursing Education

“7” FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HRSA

Bureau of Health Professions

Division of Nursing

Division of Nursing Grants FAQs

1. When are the Division of Nursing Funding Opportunity Announcements usually released?

• Usually announced between October-March.

• Register to receive notification of HRSA funding announcements (See next slide).

Get Connected

Grants.gov registration http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp

Division of Nursing List ServeEmail jbrown@hrsa.gov to be added

HHS Grants Forecasthttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/hhsgrantsforecast/

HRSA.gov website http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/index.html

Division of Nursing Grants FAQs

2. How do I know what Division of Nursing grants are available?

• HRSA website (hrsa.gov).• Announced through national nursing

organizations.• Division of Nursing list serve.

Division of Nursing Grants FAQs

3. How can I tell what types of grant announcements will be released in the future?• Some programs are announced annually. • Others are announced every 2-3 years.• Depends on program funding available

for that fiscal year.

Competition for Grants FAQs

4. Can I find out who else is competing for funding under the funding opportunity announcement?• Not during the application process.• Those awarded are posted on the

hrsa.gov website.

HRSA Project Officers FAQs

5. Who can apply for Division of Nursing grant opportunities?• Schools of Nursing• Academic health centers• State and local governments• Other private or public entities

HRSA Project Officers FAQs

6. Who can I contact for assistance with preparing the grant?• Division of Nursing Project Officers can

provide assistance prior to submission of the application.

HRSA Project Officers FAQs

7. Can I call or email the project officer?• Applicants can submit questions via

email or by phone.• Conference calls or face-to-face

meetings can be arranged in advance.

Contact Information

Joan Wasserman, DrPH, RN

Branch Chief, Division of Nursing

Bureau of Health Professions

Health Resources and Services Administration

Tel: (301) 443-0367

Email: jwasserman@hrsa.gov