

RNAO has several options to help you improve your nursing practice for both members and non-members alike.
Membership with the RNAO is the reason that such programs exist. Through the collaborative work of dedicated, committed professionals belonging to the organization, we have been able to successfully lobby for many of the exciting education funding programs offered.
RNs and NPs registered to practise in Ontario and employed in a Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) priority area may be eligible for a Nursing Education Initiative (NEI) grant to support their education and professional development.
Priority employment areasPriority employment areas, as defined by MOHLTC: |
Priority Clinical AreasPriority clinical areas, as defined by MOHLTC: |
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Grant calculation will be applied according to a pre-set algorithm (please see examples below):
The following examples assume that the funds availability factor has been set to 75 per cent due to the funds available in comparison to the volume of applications received.
Step | Description |
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Grant application: $700 | An applicant submits a grant application with appropriate supporting documents for a $700 grant. The applicant has received a grant smaller than $1,500 in the previous year. |
Application scoring: 80% | The application receives a score of 80 according to the MOH’s criteria based on employment setting, clinical area of practice, employment status, type of professional development, and type of education provider. |
Funding adjustment: 0 | The application receives a previous year funding adjustment of 0 because the applicant has received grants in the previous year totalling less than $1,500. |
Funds availability factor: 75% | The application receives a funds availability factor of 75 due to the fact that funds are available for only 75 per cent of the value of the applications received. |
Final calculation: $420 | The grant is calculated as follows: $700 x (80% + 0%) x 75% = $420 |
Step | Description |
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Grant application: $700 | An applicant submits a grant application with appropriate supporting documents for a $700 grant. The applicant has received a $1,500 grant in the previous year. |
Application scoring: 80% | The application receives a score of 80 according to the MOH’s criteria based on employment setting, clinical area of practice, employment status, type of professional development, and type of education provider. |
Funding adjustment: 0 | The application receives a previous year funding adjustment of -10 because the applicant has received a $1,500 grant in the previous year. |
Funds availability factor: 75% | The application receives a funds availability factor of 75 due to the fact that funds are available for only 75 per cent of the value of the applications received. |
Final calculation: $367.50 | The grant is calculated as follows: $700 x (80% - 10%) x 75% = $367.50 |
Step | Description |
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Grant application: $700 | An applicant submits a grant application with appropriate supporting documents for a $700 grant. The applicant has not received any grants in the previous year. |
Application scoring: 80% | The application receives a score of 80 according to the MOH’s criteria based on employment setting, clinical area of practice, employment status, type of professional development, and type of education provider. |
Funding adjustment: 10 | The application receives a previous year funding adjustment of 10 because the applicant has not received a grant in the previous year. |
Funds availability factor: 75% | The application receives a funds availability factor of 75 due to the fact that funds are available for only 75 per cent of the value of the applications received. |
Final calculation: $472.50 | The grant is calculated as follows: $700 x (80% + 10%) x 75% = $472.50 |