Applications are now open for the Minnesota Long-Term Care Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program, which provides funding to help eligible registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) repay qualified educational loans. The application deadline is January 6, 2027.

The program is available to RNs and LPNs who practice in a licensed nursing home, assisted living facility, home care provider, intermediate care facility for persons with developmental disabilities, or a hospital that owns or operates a licensed nursing home, provided at least 50% of their work time is spent in the nursing home.

Here are the program details:

• How to apply: Applicants must submit their application and supporting documents through the MDH Online Grants Portal.
• Deadline to apply: January 6, 2027.
• Annual repayment amount: $6,000 annually, for up to four years ($24,000 maximum).
• Eligible professions: Registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs).
• Service commitment: A minimum two-year service obligation, with the option to extend for two additional years in an eligible long-term care setting.

The Minnesota Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) administers the program. Members are encouraged to share this opportunity with eligible nursing staff.

For additional eligibility requirements and application instructions, review the 2026–2027 Loan Forgiveness Program Information Notice (PDF).

For questions, contact health.loanforgiveness@state.mn.us.

Find More Grants for Your Organization

Use our resource – Grant Grid: Funding Opportunities for MN Senior Care Providers – to find the opportunities that best meet your organization’s needs. You can filter the grid by eligible providers, deadlines, and topics. The Grant Grid includes:

• An overview of over 25 grants and other funding opportunities, both open now and coming soon.
• Filters to sort the grid by the eligible provider, deadline, topic, and more.
• Contacts and links for each opportunity to learn more and apply.

This resource is updated routinely with new opportunities, so bookmark this resource and check back often!