The purpose of this grant is to provide support for innovative and impactful education proposals that further the goals of fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion values within the nurse anesthesia community. AANA Foundation values the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work while excluding and rejecting bias. Addressing bias and inequities for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists (CRNAs), Resident Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists (RRNAs), and our patients is critical for improved health and wellness.
Grants are intended to support education efforts and increase diversity within the nurse anesthesia profession with innovation and creativity. Education projects might include programs that foster the development of further nurse anesthesiologists, workshops, lectures, workplace education, webinars, or online learning modules.
For full details on the available deadline(s), scope, eligibility requirements, and administrative processes expected for this grant program, see the Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Eligible investigators include CRNAs or Resident Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists (RRNAs)/CRNAs in DNP/DNAP programs. The applicant investigator must be an AANA Member. Eligible organizations include institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations; for-profit organizations; and nonprofit/for-profit/government-owned health systems.
Up to $25,000
Allowable costs include tuition, training, consultancy, equipment, supplies, travel, and other miscellaneous direct costs.
See the Education Grant Application Overview document to view high-level guidance on the content to be included.
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