Rural Simulation Mannequin Grant Program

GREAT Health Funding Opportunity Announcement

Rural Simulation Mannequin Grant Program

The Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for the Rural Simulation Mannequin Grant Program, a new funding opportunity through Georgia's GREAT Health Program to support the expansion and enhancement of nurse training programs across rural Georgia.

This program represents a substantive investment in expanding nurse training capacity in Georgia Board of Nursing approved training programs. The Board anticipates awarding 5 (five) grant awards, contingent upon funding availability, quality of applications, and approval of applicant scope. Individual awards will be up to $90,000 each.

Funding may be used for simulation equipment, consumable supplies, faculty training, scenario software and development, and service contracts and technical assistance and may include virtual reality simulation when coupled with the purchase of a physical simulation mannequin.

Applications are due November 13th, 2026.

For complete eligibility requirements, allowable activities, application instructions, and other program information, please visit the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce website using the link below.

Click here to learn more about this funding opportunity and how to apply

The GREAT Health Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $218,862,169.63 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.