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NP History Grants

Funding Nurse Practitioners (NPs) Who Seek to Preserve NP History

The NP profession's rich history paints a picture of the great successes NPs have achieved and the invaluable contributions they have made to the health of patients nationwide. Preserving documents on a national and international level will help increase the visibility of this information and serve as inspiration for future successes. Now is your opportunity to help gather and preserve NP history by taking advantage of this American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) grant opportunity.

National NP History Grant

Applications closed on March 14, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT.

The AANP National NP History Grant award is a funding opportunity for a research or scholarly project focused on the historical foundations of the NP movement at a national or international level. Grants are available to AANP members of any type (including student or associate members) in good standing who demonstrate expertise — or interest in — historical research. History projects should contribute novel findings to the body of existing knowledge as new, original research related to and of importance to the NP role.

Awardees may receive up to $10,000 in grant funding. Only completed applications will be accepted and reviewed.

National NP History Grant Details and Eligibility Requirements

Grant Award

Awardees may receive up to $10,000 in grant funding. All applicants will be notified once the grant recipients have been determined. If you are selected to receive a grant, you will be required to complete and sign a written acknowledgment form.

Applicants must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Be an AANP member in good standing.
  • Not be a member of the AANP Board of Directors or a relative of a current AANP board member or state representative.
  • Not be an AANP staff member or related to an AANP staff member.
  • Have an expected project completion date of no later than June 1, 2026.
  • Be willing to present their project at a future AANP national conference if requested.

Types of Projects Accepted

A research or scholarly project focused on the historical foundations of the NP movement at a national or international level. The AANP National NP History Grant is not intended for professional development, such as conference attendance or advanced courses and workshops. History projects should contribute novel findings to the body of existing knowledge as new, original research related to — and of importance to — the NP role or AANP.

Supporting Documents

To apply, please provide these additional documents with your application:

  • Budget which outlines and itemizes how you will be using the grant funds.
  • Current CV or résumé.

AANP Indirect Cost and Funding Statements

  • As a not-for-profit organization, AANP does not allocate any grant funding toward indirect costs.
  • AANP will not cover indirect costs, including but not limited to salary, fringe benefits, administrative costs, etc. Please check your institution's grant policies prior to applying.
  • AANP will not cover nonessential travel, including travel — and registration — to conferences for dissemination.
  • AANP will not fund projects that have already been completed and disseminated.