Hippocratic AI and the American Nurses Foundation Microgrants Open

Please check back periodically for updates. Proposals due: February 17, 2026 @ 4:00 PM EST

Empowering Nurse Led Innovation

November 11, 2025 – Hippocratic AI and the American Nurses Foundation (ANF) announced a rapid request for proposals supporting Nurse Led Solutions Using AI and Innovation. Up to three microgrants valued at $10,000 each will be awarded to nurse led teams who can explore the connection between AI and nursing and discover new nurse led solutions to issues impacting nurses using AI.

This microgrant opportunity is designed as part of a larger initiative to strengthen nurse leadership and innovation with a focus on early career nurses. In addition to funding nurse led projects, this grant is intended to nurture catalysts for healthcare transformation through leadership development and peer learning. Both ANF and Hippocratic AI believe nurses are critical decision makers and are uniquely positioned as leaders in the age of AI who are capable of developing innovative solutions for nurses and by nurses.

Program Details

Why Apply?

$10,000 Microgrants for nurse led research
Focus on AI in nursing, innovation, and improved patient outcomes
Targeting early career nurses and bedside clinicians with leadership potential
Backed by Hippocratic AI, a global leader in generative healthcare AI

Project Themes

We invite bold, thoughtful, and actionable proposals. Priority areas include:
- Explore AI and utilization in clinical workflows
- Nurse friendly AI tools and experiences
- Practical strategies to increase AI adoption
- Solutions designed by nurses, for nurses

Who Should Apply?

Recently graduated or are early in your engineering career.
Have a strong record of academic or technical excellence.
Are eager to deepen your expertise and knowledge of language models and agentic systems.

Key Dates

Applications Due: February 17, 2026 @ 4:00 PM EST 
Grantee Notifications: April 2026 
Info Session: November 19, 2025 @ 4:00 PM EST Join the Informational Call

How to Apply

Submit your proposal through the ANF Submission Portal

In Their Words

“At Hippocratic AI, we believe the future of healthcare innovation must be shaped by nurses, who are the clinicians that best understand the realities of patient care. Our partnership with the American Nurses Foundation reflects our shared commitment to empowering nurses as leaders in AI adoption. Through these microgrants, we’re helping nurses turn their ideas into action, funding projects that demonstrate how AI can safely and meaningfully improve care delivery, reduce burden, and advance the profession.”

Amy McCarthy, Chief Nursing Officer, Hippocratic AI

“We are very grateful to Hippocratic AI for their generous partnership with the American Nurses Foundation to launch this microgrant opportunity dedicated to harnessing the power of nurse led solutions. We’re seeking proposals that don’t just imagine what might be possible but demonstrate how nurse led solutions can transform patient care and improve the health of communities. We look forward to receiving bold, thoughtful, and actionable proposals that turn ideas into evidence, and evidence into impact.”

Graig Eastin, Executive Director, ANF

About American Nurses Foundation

As the philanthropic arm of the American Nurses Association, the American Nurses Foundation inspires change and innovation by harnessing The Power of Nurses™ through strategic, nurse led philanthropy. With its 501(c)(3) status, the foundation mobilizes critical resources to fund innovative research and support initiatives that advance nursing practice, education, and leadership. By forging intentional partnerships and providing targeted grants, the foundation empowers nurses to drive change within healthcare systems and communities. This commitment ensures that nurse led solutions remain at the forefront of efforts to enhance care delivery and patient outcomes.

https://www.nursingworld.org/foundation/

FAQ

Who is eligible to apply for the microgrants?

Nurses at all career stages are welcome to apply. However, preference will be given to clinical bedside nurses with at least 3–5 years of practice experience who are able to partner with a nurse executive or C-suite leader to implement the project insights.

What does the $10,000 microgrant cover?

Each microgrant may be used to support project design, implementation, data collection, tools or resources, and dissemination of findings. Budgets should reflect realistic use of funds to deliver impact within the proposed timeframe.

How do I submit a proposal?

All proposals must be submitted through the American Nurses Foundation’s online Submission Portal by February 17, 2026 @ 4:00 PM EST. Be sure to review the application requirements and evaluation criteria in advance.

How many winners are there? 

There will be up to 3 winners selected.