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Our grants

The RCN Foundation are here to help.

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Hardship grants

Hardship grants are one-off payments of up to £500, depending on your circumstances and the number of applications we receive.

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Education grants

Apply for a professional development or student grant. For courses or modules starting between 1 January - 31 December 2025.

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Research & practice development grants

We invest in the nursing and midwifery professions and improve patient care.

Meet the nurses we support

We recently provided a hardship grant to Lily, a single mother and qualified nurse who was made homeless by her landlord. Hear Lily's story, in her own words:

How you can support us

The nursing and midwifery community needs your support now more than ever. Your generosity will help us care for those who care for us at a time when the nursing and midwifery community need us most.

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Make a donation

Donate online and support nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers facing financial hardship

Leave a gift in your will

Leave a gift in your Will

And support nursing and midwifery teams for generations 

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Fundraise for us

Organise a bake sale, organise a charity event, or even run a marathon – there are endless ways to fundraise and support the nursing and midwifery family. However you’d like to fundraise, we'll support you all the way

Recent news and events from the RCN Foundation 

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The Michelle Cox RCN Foundation Anti-Racism Award opens for its second year

The annual award will fund a nurse or midwifery-led project which aims to oppose racism and promote racial equality within nursing and midwifery.

RCNF Annual Lecture

RCN Foundation Annual Lecture

Join us on 22 October for an evening of thought-provoking discussions and networking opportunities. This event aims to shed light on the economic impact that RNLDs have on the individuals with lived experience they care for.

Amin Abdullah RCN Foundation Wellbeing Grant

The Amin Abdullah RCN Foundation Grant opens to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day

Created in memory of nurse Amin, the annual award will fund research into supportive nursing practices. Deadline: 5pm on 15 October.