Nurses Across New York Loan Repayment Program: A New Opportunity to Support Our Nursing Workforce

Anquinette Hayles
Nov 11
2 min read

The New York State Department of Health recently announced a new funding opportunity through the Nurses Across New York (NANY) Loan Repayment Program – State Agencies, Cycle 1 (NANY SA1). This initiative helps recruit and retain registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who serve in medically underserved communities across the state.

Nurses play a vital role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, and this program offers meaningful recognition for their dedication. Through NANY, qualifying nurses may receive up to $25,000 for RNs or $10,000 for LPNs in loan repayment in exchange for a three-year service commitment providing direct clinical care within approved state agencies, including the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), the system Greystone Programs proudly operates within

Key Details

Application Deadline:
January 14, 2026, by 4 PM
Service Period:
May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2029
Administered by:
New York State Department of Health, Division of Workforce Transformation
Eligible Agencies:
OPWDD, OMH, OASAS, DOCCS, and OCFS

Nurses interested in applying can review the full Solicitation of Interest (SOI #20713/SFS #NANYSA1) and required documents on the New York State Department of Health website.

Why This Matters

This program is a significant step toward addressing New York’s nursing shortage and promoting equitable healthcare access for traditionally underserved populations. For organizations like Greystone, which depend on compassionate, skilled nursing professionals, the NANY program represents a valuable recruitment and retention tool that strengthens the quality of care for individuals we support.

How Greystone Can Help

Greystone’s nursing team continues to make a difference every day by providing person-centered, compassionate care to individuals with autism and other intellectual or developmental disabilities. We encourage current and prospective nurses within our organization to explore this loan repayment opportunity.

Download the full pdf. blow.

For more information about opportunities at Greystone, visit www.greystoneprograms.org.