Grant Proposal Guide for Nursing Faculty HRSA Funding

Audrey Snyder, Dwyer School of Nursing at Widener University

Published January 14, 2026

Diverse mid adult nurses, mature adult hospital adminstrators, and senior adult doctors are standing around table in hospital board room. They are reviewing spreadsheets and charts containing financial information for hospital during board meeting. Staff is wearing professional clothing, scrubs, and lab coats.

Writing for Change: Grant Proposal Writing for Nursing Faculty is a practical guide designed to support nursing faculty in their efforts to secure grant funding for strengthening academic programs, advancing nursing education, and contributing to workforce development. It was developed following a 2025 grant-writing workshop by AARP and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

The detailed, 60-page manual offers a structured framework for every stage of the grant-writing process—from idea development through submission. It includes worksheets, examples, and reflective prompts designed to help faculty apply best practices to their own proposals, whether working individually or as part of a team. Its guidance applies to crafting competitive proposals for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and private foundations.

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Snyder, Audrey. Writing for Change: Grant Proposal Writing for Nursing Faculty. Washington, DC: AARP Public Policy Institute, January 14, 2026. https://doi.org/10.26419/ppi.00392.001

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