National Grants

Support to take your next step

Whether you are developing a research project, strengthening your skills as an educator or pursuing a professional development opportunity, ACCCN grants are designed to help members move their ideas forward.

Explore the opportunities below and find the grant that aligns with your goals.

Eligibility

Applicants must be current financial ACCCN members with more than 12 months of continuous membership. Additional eligibility requirements may apply to individual grants.

Diane Chamberlain Research Seeding Grants
Give your research idea the support to grow

Seed funding for high-quality research projects with the potential to improve critical care nursing practice and patient care.

Two grants are awarded each year:

Early or novice researcher: $5,000
Experienced researcher: $10,000

Applications open
1 August to 12 September

Rhonda Sanders Professional Development Grant
Invest in your professional growth

Funding to support professional development opportunities that expand your expertise, strengthen your practice and help you contribute more broadly to critical care nursing.

Applications open
1 August to 12 September

National Education Grant
Bring an education initiative to life

Supporting education projects that build knowledge, capability and confidence across the critical care nursing community.

Applications open
1 August to 12 September

Intensive Care Foundation Educator Development Scholarships
Grow your impact as a critical care educator

Supporting critical care nurses to build their education skills, expand their knowledge and strengthen the way learning is delivered in practice.

Applications open
1 June – 31 July 2026