The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Foundation (AANP Foundation) was conceived and created by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) to help meet the need for funding for NP-related education, as well as healthcare focused research and projects. The AANP Foundation began operations in March 1998 as an independently incorporated 501(c)(3) philanthropic, nonprofit organization. The AANP Foundation is proud to be the first national foundation of its kind working to benefit nurse practitioners of all specialties. Many AANP Foundation programs are exclusive AANP member benefits.

MISSION
The mission of the AANP Foundation is to advance the role of nurse practitioners through the support of education, research, and practice for the improvement of the public’s health.  We envision quality healthcare for everyone.

PRIMARY GOALS
The primary goals of the AANP Foundation are to:

• Award scholarships for NP preparation and education
• Award grants for research and projects relevant to healthcare administered by NPs for the improvement of the public's health
• Support endeavors that advance the knowledge and preparation of NPs through continuing education, advanced training and special programs
• Support and promote humanitarian, intercultural and international opportunities between NPs and others

The AANP Foundation... supporting nurse practitioner excellence since 1998!