New York State Contract Reporter #2140321

New York Nurses Across New York Cycle 3 loan-repayment awards

New York State is offering loan-repayment awards to nurses who commit to caring for underserved communities. - Government buyer: New York State Department of Health, through the Office of Primary Care and Health Systems Management, Center for Strategic Health Initiatives, and Office of Health Care Workforce Innovation. - Opportunity: Nurses Across New York Loan Repayment Program, Cycle 3; up to $3 million in awards for qualified educational debt. - Award limits: Up to $25,000 per registered nurse (RN) and $10,000 per licensed practical nurse (LPN). No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are named; this is a grant program. - Service commitment: Three years providing direct clinical patient care to underserved populations in New York. Applicants generally must provide at least 144 hours of care per month for 12 months each year; all worksite time must be documented. Additional attestations apply to nurses employed by qualifying home health agencies, home care services agencies, or hospices. - Funding considerations: The program anticipates allocating 80% of funds to RNs and 20% to LPNs, with a potential regional allocation of one-third to New York City and two-thirds to the rest of the state. Awards are paid over the service period.

Description

The New York State Department of Health is making up to $3 million available through Cycle 3 of the Nurses Across New York Loan Repayment Program. Funding repays qualified educational debt for registered professional nurses and licensed practical nurses who commit to work in underserved New York communities for three consecutive years. Awards are up to $25,000 for registered nurses and $10,000 for licensed practical nurses. The program term is July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2030, and applications are due January 13, 2027.

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