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Conference Bursary
Funding for nurses attending professional conferences
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
This bursary provides up to $1,000 to help registered nurses and nurse practitioners attend conferences relevant to their nursing practice. It supports conference participation and is reimbursed after required documentation is submitted.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Attendance at a conference relevant to nursing practice
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documentation listed in the application checklist
- Proof of conference attendance
- Confirmation of expenses with receipts
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Current CRNNL registrants
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not current CRNNL registrants
- Applicants whose conference is not relevant to nursing practice
- Applicants who received a Trust Conference or Post Basic Specialty Course Bursary within the past 5 years
Eligible expenses
- Conference registration fees
- Travel costs, including airfare and mileage
- Accommodation costs
- Conference-related supporting expenses confirmed by receipts
Eligible geographic areas
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission for eligibility and completeness.
- Funding decisions are announced by email.
- Successful applicants must submit supporting documentation before reimbursement.
- Spring applications may be deferred to the fall competition if the review meeting is not held.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed in spring and fall competitions.
- Successful applicants are reimbursed after submitting proof of expenses and attendance.
- Funding decisions from the spring competition may be deferred to the fall competition if needed.
- Applicants are notified by email using the address provided in the application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Conference Bursary Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Conference Bursary. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Conference Bursary?
This bursary provides up to $1,000 to help registered nurses and nurse practitioners attend conferences relevant to their nursing practice. It supports conference participation and is reimbursed after required documentation is submitted.
How much funding can be received?
Conference Bursary Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Conference Bursary program?
To be eligible for the Conference Bursary program, you must:
Current CRNNL registrant
Employed in nursing in NL
Conference relevant to nursing practice
What expenses are eligible under Conference Bursary?
Attendance at a conference relevant to nursing practice
Who can I contact for more information about the Conference Bursary?
You can contact Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust by email at bursaries@museums.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Conference Bursary available?
The Conference Bursary program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Is the Conference Bursary a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Conference Bursary is a Grant and Funding