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The Agnes Marshall Walker Foundation (AMWF) supports its namesake’s belief that all nurses should have access to education and the opportunity for professional development. Donations raised will exclusively fund the AMWF grant program.

The grant awards include funds to

Linda Littlejohns Neuro Education Grant Application

This grant was established in honor and recognition of Linda Littlejohns MSN RN CNRN SCRN FAAN, Past President and Secretary/Treasurer of AMWF and AANN and a longtime supporter of neuroscience nursing. Linda is regarded as a neuroscience nursing expert and has authored and presented topics related to the neuroscience patient population for over 25 years to a worldwide audience.

The purpose of this grant is to support continuing education and provide any neuroscience nurse or group of neuroscience nurses the opportunity to advance their knowledge.

The deadline to apply for the Linda Littlejohns Neuro Education Grant  is May 31, 2024. Questions about the grant or the application? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

AANN Advances in Stroke Care Conference Grant

The AANN Advances in Stroke Care Conference Grant is awarded to provide financial assistance to neuroscience and stroke nursing professionals to advance their career by receiving funding to attend the AANN Advances in Stroke Care Conference. This grant can be used towards the registration fee for the conference. The total number of grant recipients will be determined by the AMWF Board of Directors.

The deadline to apply for the 2023 AANN Advances in Stroke Care Conference Grant has passed. View a previous grant recipient's application as an example. Questions about the grant or the application? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Virtual International Neuroscience Nursing Research Symposium Grant

The Virtual International Neuroscience Nursing Research Symposium (INNRS) Grant is awarded to neuroscience nursing professionals to provide financial assistance to attend the Virtual Annual International Neuroscience Nursing Research Symposium. The grant is valued at $175 which can be used for the registration fee. The total number of grant recipients will be determined by the AMWF Board of Directors.

The deadline to apply for the 2023 INNRS Grant has now passed. View a previous grant recipient's application as an example. Questions about the grant or the application? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

CNRN/SCRN Recertification Grant

The CNRN/SCRN Recertification Grant was open to CNRN and SCRN certificants with an expiration date of December 31, 2023 and who will apply for recertification by the January 31 deadline. 

This grant is now closed for the year. Questions? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

AANN Neuroscience Nursing Annual Conference Grant

The Annual Conference Grant is awarded to a neuroscience nurse to provide financial assistance to attend the AANN Annual Conference.  The grant is valued at $750 which can be used for registration, special sessions, and/or travel & hotel expenses. The total number of grant recipients will be determined by the AMWF Board of Directors. 

The deadline to apply for the 2024 AANN Annual Conference Grant has now passed. Questions about the grant or the application? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

"Attending the annual meeting in Denver reminded me that neuroscience nursing is a unique niche and that we should be proud of our specialty. Interacting with other nurses at the conference inspired me to start a local chapter to promote further education and professionalism among neuroscience nurses. Our patients and their families look to us for information. I want to help my coworkers gain more knowledge and feel more empowered.
Less than two months after returning from the national conference, I held a meeting with thirty nurses from various units all interested in forming a local AANN chapter. The Agnes Marshall Walker Foundation travel grant not only allowed me to attend the meeting, but ultimately will have an impact on my local area as I begin our own local chapter." -Tracey Keeley, BSN, RN, SCRN, CNRN, Neurosurgey unit of the University of Virginia Medical Center

Research Grant

The AMWF Research Grant is awarded to a neuroscience nurse to provide financial assistance to neuroscience nursing research projects that address the clinical practice, educational, certification, or administrative dimensions of neuroscience nursing. The total number of grant recipients will be determined by the AMWF Board of Directors.

The deadline to submit for the Research Grant has passed. Questions about the grant or the application? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Click here to download the Research Grant Quarterly Report Template.

Collaborative ARN and Agnes Marshall Walker Foundation Research Grant 

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) Advancing Science and Practice Committee (AS&P) oversees the grant development, review, and selection process. Grant opportunities are made available from the generous donations of monetary gifts donated to the Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation (RNF) from members and non-members who value the mission of the RNF, which is advancing rehabilitation nursing practice by promoting and developing educational activities and scientific research to improve the quality of health care to individuals. All grants are approved by the ARN Board of Directors. 

Apply here: Collaborative ARN and Agnes Marshall Walker Foundation Research Grant. The 2024 grant application process will close on June 1, 2024. If you have questions about these opportunities, contact ARN member services at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

AANN Neuroscience Advanced Practice Provider (Neuro-APP) Educational Symposium

The Neuro-APP Grant is awarded to neuroscience nursing professionals to provide financial assistance to attend the Neuroscience Advanced Practice Provider (Neuro-APP) Educational Symposium in March 2024. The grant is valued at $395 which can be used for registration and/or travel & hotel expenses. The total number of awards and amount of each award will be determined by the AMWF Board of Directors.

The deadline to apply for the 2024 Neuro-APP Conference Grant has now passed. Questions about the grant or the application? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

ABNN Certification Grant

The ABNN Certification Grant is awarded to neuroscience nurse professionals to provide financial assistance to those who have not yet obtained the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) or Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) credential. 

ABNN Certification Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a limit on acceptances per quarter. The grant is now open for Quarter 2. The total number of grant recipients will be determined by the AMWF Board of Directors. Questions about the grant or the application? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

AANN Certificate Program for the Seizure and Epilepsy Healthcare Professional Grant

The Certificate Program for the Seizure and Epilepsy Healthcare Professional Grant is awarded to provide financial assistance to neuroscience nursing professionals seeking to earn the Seizure & Epilepsy Certificate to further their education and professional development.

Certificate Program for the Seizure and Epilepsy Healthcare Professional Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a limit on acceptances per quarter. The total number of grant recipients will be determined by the AMWF Board of Directors. Questions about the grant or the application? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

AANN Membership Grant

The AANN Membership Grant is awarded to provide financial assistance to neuroscience nursing professionals seeking or renewing AANN membership to further their education and professional development.

Membership Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis and the total number of grant recipients will be determined by the AMWF Board of Directors. Questions about the grant or the application? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

AANN New Chapter Grant

The AANN New Chapter Grant is awarded to provide startup funding for AANN chapters in development or newly formed AANN Chapters (2 years or less). Funding can be used as a starting balance for a bank account, or for a project/program for a newer chapter.

New Chapter Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis and the total number of grant recipients will be determined by the AMWF Board of Directors. Questions about the grant or the application? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Strategic Partnerships

AMWF works closely with neuroscience organizations such as AANN, ABNN, and the World Federation of Neuroscience Nursing (WFNN).

Foundation Driven Studies

AMWF encourages grant recipients to share findings from their research at the AANN Annual Conference. Contact the AANN at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information about submitting an abstract or poster presentation for the annual conference.