Jun 18th 2026
SILVER SPRING, MD – Today, the American Nurses Foundation (ANF) announced the inaugural awardees of its latest grant, Nurse-Led Solutions Using AI and Innovation. The program reflects ANF’s sustained investments into nurse-led research and innovation. Central to that work is the conviction that nurses, as the most direct link between patients and the healthcare system, must be at the center of how emerging technologies are evaluated, adopted, and shaped.
Three nurse-led teams will receive microgrants in the amount of $10,000, funded by Hippocratic AI, to evaluate AI’s impact on patient safety, preventable deaths, and documentation completeness and accuracy. ANF and Hippocratic AI share the belief that nurses are crucial to understanding the application of AI in healthcare and are uniquely positioned to positively shape its integration.
A total of 31 submissions were received, and the following projects were selected for their diversity of scope and potential positive impact on both patients and nurses:
Beyond the investment into nurse-led projects, these microgrants will support healthcare transformation through leadership development, deeply considered research, and peer learning, with the voice of nurses at the center.
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.”
Graig Eastin, Executive Director, ANF
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.
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