How much funding does Oregon Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Oregon Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Oregon Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards?

Eligible applicants: Hospitals (all types); School-based settings.

How often is Oregon Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards offered?

Oregon Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards runs on an annual cycle.

Oregon Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards

Oregon Center for Nursing

Foundation Annual Grants for Mentoring Programs

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Hospitals (all types)
School-based settings

Other requirements

Eligible Nominees: Licensed nurses working in Oregon healthcare settings including
Clinics
Long-term care facilities
Home health services

Overview

Geographic Scope: Oregon (statewide)

Program Overview

The Oregon Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards is an annual recognition program celebrating exceptional nurse preceptors who demonstrate excellence in mentorship, leadership, and support. Now in its fourth year (as of 2024), this program honors nurses who play a vital role in strengthening Oregon's healthcare workforce.

Award Categories

Oregon Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Award
- Nominated by healthcare systems across the state
- Recognizes preceptors demonstrating excellence in:
- Mentorship
- Leadership
- Nursing staff support
Impact Award
- Peer-nominated honor
- Recognizes nurses who have made a profound difference in colleagues' careers

Purpose

Nurse preceptors are essential for:

Successful nursing transition for new graduates
Employee retention in healthcare organizations
Supporting experienced nurses transitioning to new specialties or facilities
Guiding new roles and environments adaptation
Building stronger, more resilient healthcare systems for Oregonians

Eligibility

Eligible Nominees: Licensed nurses working in Oregon healthcare settings including:
- Hospitals (all types)
- Clinics
- Long-term care facilities
- Home health services
- Mental health services
- School-based settings
- Other healthcare facilities
Nomination: Organizational leaders and healthcare systems nominate exceptional preceptors; peers can nominate for Impact Award

Recognition

Celebration: Honorees celebrated during annual virtual awards ceremony
Count (2024): 20 exceptional preceptors recognized
Count (2023): 24 exceptional preceptors recognized

Contact Information

Oregon Center for Nursing

Address: 5000 N Willamette Blvd., Portland, OR 97203
Phone: 503-305-4732
Email: admin@oregoncenterfornursing.org
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Communications Manager:

Name: Callie Gisler
Phone: 503-580-2206
Email: callie.gisler@oregoncenterfornursing.org

Program Information

For more information about the Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards program, visit: oregoncenterfornursing.org/nurse-preceptors-awards

What Oregon Center for Nursing actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2023: 18
Total given: $846K
Median grant: $50K
Range: $22K–$50K

By dollars: Oregon 100%. Top recipient cities: Portland, OR; Medford, OR; Wheeler, OR.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.