Back to News Policy Watch: Grant Opportunities and OMB Proposed Rule Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Policy & Advocacy New Grant Opportunity! Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention - Transition to Practice Program (NEPQR-TPP) NEPQR-TPP aims to increase the nursing workforce and address the nursing shortage in rural and medically underserved communities, by supporting innovative educational and clinical training opportunities. To learn more and apply by July 17, click here. Policy Watch: Grant Opportunities and OMB Proposed Rule On June 12, AACN signed on to a Research!America coalition letter requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend the public comment period for proposed changes to federal grantmaking regulations. The letter, signed by more than 300 organizations, requested an additional 45 days to provide public input. Call for Feedback: Your Voice Matters! 9 DAYS LEFT! Share Your Feedback on OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule: Last month, the OMB released a proposed rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, that would significantly change how federal agencies award and oversee grant funding. AACN is seeking feedback from members on how these proposed changes could affect your institution, programs, or funding opportunities. Please send comments or questions to Policy Assistant Ashley Morales at amorales@aacnnursing.org by June 26. Help Shape AACN’s 2027-2028 Federal Policy Agenda: AACN is seeking member feedback to inform our 2027-2028 Federal Policy Agenda. Please review the current Federal Policy Agenda and share suggested updates, edits, or feedback to AACN’s Government Affairs Coordinator Andrew Bryant at abryant@aacnnursing.org by July 2. View all updates from Policy Watch