Sigma/American Nurses Credentialing Center Evidence-Based Practice Implementation Grant
This grant funds nurse-led evidence-based practice projects in clinical settings to improve patient care by translating research into actionable interventions and evaluating their outcomes.
Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027
Funding Amounts: One award of $20,000; 18-month project period; awarded annually
Summary: Supports nurses in clinical settings to implement and evaluate evidence-based practice projects to improve patient outcomes.
Key Information: Principal investigator must be a nurse with at least a master's degree and a member of Sigma or the American Nurses Association.
Description
This grant supports the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice (EBP) projects in clinical nursing settings, with the goal of improving patient care and outcomes. Funded by the Sigma Foundation for Nursing and the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the program is designed to foster the translation of research evidence into practical interventions. Applications are evaluated on the quality of the proposal, including a clear background and significance, a well-defined problem statement using an EBP model, synthesis of supporting evidence, detailed goals and timelines, anticipated improvement in patient care, robust implementation strategy, and a comprehensive evaluation plan.
