Continuing Nursing Education Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
 Grant Funding

Continuing Nursing Education Grants for LPNs

Grants provide partial funding for self-paid educational activities to improve nursing practice.

Must be an LPN with a CLPNA active practice permit.

Must be residing and working in Alberta. Residence and primary place of employment must be in Alberta.

The course/program/workshop must be completed before applying. Proof of completion is required.

Proof of payment is required

Must be completed in the past 12 months

Application Dates for RPN Applications

Cycle 1 : Opens May 15 2025 - Closes June 30th 2025

Cycle 2: Opens August 1st 2025 - Closes August 31st 2025

Cycle 3 Opens October 1st 2025 - Closes November 15th 2025

Cycle 4 Opens January 2nd 2026 - Closes February 15th 2026

All About
Continuing Nursing Education Grants for LPNs

What is a continuing education grant?

ARNET continuing education grants are funded through grant funding from the Province of Alberta, and by individual donations and partnerships.

Due to the high volume of demand and our charity’s limited financial resources, there is no guarantee of funding from ARNET.

Continuing Nursing Education Grants help fund:

  • Registration fees for a nursing conference or workshop

  • specialty nursing courses or degree level studies

  • certification exam or recertification costs

Must be related to improving nursing care and to your practice as a nurse

Grants provide partial funding for self-paid educational activities.

  • You must be registered to practice nursing in Alberta as an LPN, reside and work in Alberta when enrolled in the educational activity and when applying for funding.

  • The course/program/workshop must be completed before applying. Proof of completion is required.

  • Preference is given to first time applicants - have not received ARNET funding before

  • Funding received from other sources is also considered

How to
Apply for a Continuing Nursing Education Grant

Apply online. Only one application is allowed in each funding cycle.

Upload the following to your application:

  • A scan or photo of your current CLPNA practice permit or proof of payment.

  • Personalized (name on it) proof of completion (such as copies of attendance/completion certificate, unofficial transcript or provider card)

  • Personalized (name on it) receipt for payment of the registration/tuition fee
    A scan or photo of a void cheque or bank direct deposit form

  • Application is locked upon submission and cannot be changed. If you have questions after submitting, reach out to ARNET at funding@arnet.ca

  • Submit your application on time
    Funding applications can be submitted a maximum of one year after completion of the course/exam or attendance at a conference.

  • After submitting your application
    Successful applicants will be notified via email within 6 weeks after application deadline. Due to the volume of applications, timelines may be extended for review. We will inform applicants in this case.

Questions?

Additional details are available on the continuing nursing education grant application form. Please review the FAQs on the application link before completing your application. If you have questions after reviewing the website and grant application FAQs, you can contact ARNET at funding@arnet.ca