Nevada Workforce Pell Program 2026-2027

Nevada OWINN is accepting institutional applications for state approval of qualifying short term Workforce Pell programs. Phase 1 is active for Nevada System of Higher Education institutions, applications are reviewed quarterly, and no fixed statewide closing date is published.

FundingNo institutional award ceiling or provider level grant pool is published. Workforce Pell is federal student financial aid for eligible students in approved short term programs. Nevada policy gives an average estimated student award of approximately $2,200, varying by need and program length.

DeadlineOngoing program approval pathway. OWINN states that applications are reviewed quarterly and does not publish a fixed statewide closing date or clock time.

Last verifiedSeptember 13, 2026

Required next actionEligible NSHE institutions should verify each proposed program against Nevada and federal Workforce Pell requirements, including the 8 to 14 week duration, 150 to under 600 clock hour range, 12 month operating history, 70 percent completion and placement thresholds, ETPL status, DETR data sharing history, employer demand, credential and articulation requirements, and then submit the application and supporting documentation to nvworkforcepell@detr.nv.gov.

Broad Eligibility

Phase 1 is limited to Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Programs must be offered by accredited Title IV eligible institutions, be on Nevada's Eligible Training Provider List before application, have operated in the current format for at least 12 months, meet performance and labor market requirements, and satisfy Nevada and federal approval criteria. Phase 2 will later expand to noncredit training programs, but OWINN does not publish a Phase 2 start date.

Atlas Analysis

Atlas Opportunity Score 84/100. N9+ Fit Score 12/100. Healthcare is an OWINN priority industry, but this is an institutional program approval pathway that unlocks Pell aid for students, not an equipment or vendor grant. A limited N9+ role could exist only if an eligible institution independently includes remote physical examination or telehealth competencies in an approved healthcare curriculum and all accreditation, cost and written arrangement requirements are met. Dr. Miltie/QC Healthcare direct applicant fit is 0/100 and this is not a direct vendor opportunity.

Source verificationOfficial government source · owinn.nv.govAtlas last verified this record September 13, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗