The IONL License Plate Fund’s purpose is to support the research and educational priorities of IONL. This Grant Awards timeline defines the process utilized to allocate proceeds from the fund to individuals engaged in nursing leadership research and organizations working to improve nursing in Indiana, whether it is activities focused on scholarship and education, nursing image, recruitment measures for individuals or specific groups, etc. All grants must align with IONL’s strategic priorities.

Funds from the plate are not intended for:

1. Distribution to hospitals or hospital departmental projects for education

Nurses’ License Plate Grant Application Timeline

AUGUST 30, 2024
IONL License Plate Grant Program call for proposals open.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
License Plate Grant Application (PDF) – Download and complete
IONL Grant Budget Worksheet (Excel file) – Download and complete with application

Submit completed license plate grant application to IONL no later than September 30 of any given year.

NEW NURSING LEADERSHIP RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION TO CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING:

1. Completed License Plate Grant Application form
2. Research should focus in one of these areas: Evidenced Based Practice: Appropriate translation and utilization of nursing research to guide practice and further inquiry; Leadership – Indicators of readiness for, and factors that influence success in, formal leadership roles; or Enhancing the pipeline for nursing educators: innovative approaches to attract high talent to faculty roles.
3. Research proposal (not to exceed 10 pages) outlining the research topic, background (relevance to IONL strategic priorities), methodology, analytic plan, and plan for disseminating results.
4. Proof of IRB approval, or expected date of approval.
5. A short bio-sketch (not to exceed 2 pages) for each member of the research team.
6. Two letters of support as applicable to project
   Completed IONL Grant Budget Worksheet (required prior to issuing grant at end of year)

EDUCATION AND ORGANIZATION GRANT APPLICATION TO CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING:

1. Completed License Plate Grant Application form
2. Description of your organization including mission and values
3. Description of how funds will be used.
4. Completed IONL Grant Budget Worksheet (required prior to issuing grant at end of the year)

OCTOBER 2024

Nursing Leadership Grant applications reviewed by grant panel and recommendations made to the IONL Board of Directors.

Education and Organizational Grant applications reviewed and final decision is made by IONL Board of Directors.

District President reviews and affirms that regional projects meet the needs of the designated area.

DECEMBER 2024
Selected applicants notified by IONL President.

Funds distributed to chosen organizations and nurse researcher.

APRIL 2025
Recipients will be recognized at the Spring Conference.

Organization receiving License Plate funds will report to IONL on the actual use of funds and outcomes as outlined on application.

JUNE 2025
Midterm report due IONL License Plate Fund Committee Chair

OCTOBER 2025
Nursing Leadership Grant recipient presents research at Fall Conference. (if completed) If not completed will present the following Spring.

DECEMBER 2025
Final report due to include budget worksheet to the License Plate Committee Chair. If not received, will not be considered for the next grant cycle.