Sources and means of acquiring grant support for selected projects

Area of Science:

• Health Sciences
• Grant Funding
• Professional Development

Background:

• External funding is crucial for research and project development within professional organizations.
• Many members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) may lack experience in seeking grant funding.
• Identifying and securing funding are essential steps for advancing professional initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide AANA members with essential information for seeking external funding for grant applications.
• To guide novice fund-seekers in identifying potential funding sources.
• To serve as a foundational resource for grant application processes.

Main Methods:

• Discussion of the general process for seeking external funding for grant applications.
• Identification of various potential funding sources, including federal agencies, corporations, and foundations.
• Curation of relevant publications to aid novice fund-seekers.

Main Results:

• A comprehensive overview of the external funding acquisition process is presented.
• Key avenues for identifying funding opportunities are detailed.
• Resources for individuals new to grant seeking are highlighted.

Conclusions:

• AANA members can effectively navigate the external funding landscape with the provided information.
• Understanding funding sources is a critical first step in the grant application process.
• This article serves as a preparatory resource for a subsequent article on grant writing.