Frontline Nurses.
Empowering Nurses. Advancing Neuro Care.
Help bridge the gap in Parkinson’s care inside of hospitals by applying for the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) exam grant funding helping nurses specialize in neuroscience and movement disorders.
The Andrews Impact Foundation is a newly formed 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing specialized clinical care for Parkinson's and neurological conditions.
We are currently finalizing our inaugural grant funding pool. Full grant guidelines, award amounts, and applications for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and nursing specializations will officially open in January 2027.
📩 Interested in applying? Click HERE to receive an email alert as soon as applications go live!
What We Fund:
We provide $500 per grantee, fully covering the exam registration fees for high-level credentials like the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) or related advanced neurology courses. Funding is distributed directly to you to cover your exam costs, removing the financial friction that often delays critical professional advancement.
The Need:
Frontline nurses are the primary anchors of patient care, yet specialized neurological training is often restricted to major metropolitan research hospitals. This grant intentionally invests in local and regional hospital nurses, ensuring that gold-standard Parkinson's management and neurological expertise are available at every bedside, regardless of geography.
The Process & Timeline:
Our rolling application process respects the demanding, round-the-clock nature of nursing shift schedules. The review board evaluates all current submissions on the 1st of every month, and official status notifications are sent via email by the 15th of every month. This fast, reliable cadence lets you coordinate your exam prep perfectly with your professional timeline.
Application Deadline: Last day of every month
Review Window: First two weeks of every month
Notification: By the 15th of every month
Begin Your Application
Ready to elevate your clinical expertise? Our streamlined nurse application features a 500-character narrative limit per section, built to respect your valuable time.
Monthly Deadline: Last day of the month
Grants open January 2027