Open — one 2026 research grant; applications must be postmarked by October 1, 2026Atlas Opportunity Score 46/100
South Dakota Nurses Foundation 2026 SDNF Research Grant
South Dakota Nurses Foundation is offering one practice based nursing research grant of up to $2,000. Applications must be postmarked by October 1, 2026.
FundingUp to $2,000; one award in 2026.
DeadlineApplications must be postmarked by October 1, 2026. The official program page does not publish a clock time or time zone.
Last verifiedSeptember 28, 2026
Required next actionConfirm investigator eligibility, South Dakota study location, required RN participation, an eligible 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, and a project period no longer than 12 months. Complete the official application, obtain any required IRB approval, and mail it by U.S. Postal Service early enough to receive an October 1, 2026 postmark.
Broad Eligibility
Principal investigator must be a current South Dakota Nurses Association member, hold an unencumbered South Dakota RN or compact state RN license, and have a master's degree in nursing or doctoral degree in nursing or a related field. The study must be conducted in South Dakota, involve South Dakota registered nurses, last no more than 12 months, and use an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor for disbursement.
Atlas Analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score 46/100. Small South Dakota nursing-research opportunity supporting one collaborative, practice-based study. The award is capped at $2,000, the project period is limited to 12 months, South Dakota registered nurses must participate in study activities, and grant funds can only be disbursed to an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. Applicants should focus on a feasible evidence-based study, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and the required nursing involvement.
The South Dakota Nurses Foundation 2026 SDNF Research Grant will fund one collaborative, practice based research project involving registered nurses and aimed at improving outcomes or quality of care in a patient care environment.
Funding: one award of up to $2,000.
Deadline: applications must be submitted by U.S. Postal Service and postmarked no later than October 1, 2026. The official program page does not publish a clock time or time zone. The anticipated decision date is November 1, 2026, with the earliest funding release on December 1, 2026.
Eligibility: the principal investigator must hold current South Dakota Nurses Association membership, have an unencumbered South Dakota RN license or compact state RN license, and hold a master’s degree in nursing or a doctoral degree in nursing or a related field. The research must be conducted in South Dakota, involve South Dakota registered nurses in one or more study activities, and have a maximum period of performance of 12 months. Grant funds can only be disbursed to an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.
Submission: mail the complete application to South Dakota Nurses Foundation Research Grant, c/o South Dakota Nurses Association, 5740 East Red Oak Dr. #11, Sioux Falls, SD 57110. The principal investigator is responsible for IRB approval if human subjects are involved.
Atlas assessment: Atlas Opportunity Score 46/100. N9+ Fit Score 18/100 conditional. QC Healthcare Fit 8/100. Direct Dr. Miltie fit 0/100. The program can support practice based quality of care research, so a narrowly designed study involving the Nonagon N9+ device and platform could be conceptually relevant if a qualified investigator already has access to equipment and the funder permits the proposed costs. However, the $2,000 ceiling and strict investigator and fiscal sponsor requirements make this unsuitable for normal N9+ or QC Healthcare outreach. No applicant outreach is recommended.
Official source: South Dakota Nurses Foundation 2026 SDNF Research Grant.
Source verificationReferenced source · sdnursesassociation.nursingnetwork.comAtlas last verified this record September 28, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
