Name: W. Newton Long Award for the Advancement of Midwifery
Award Amount: $1,500
Information And Eligibility:
The W. Newton Long Award for the Advancement of Midwifery, offered by the A.C.N.M. Foundation, supports Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) and Certified Midwives (CMs) who are engaged in projects or activities that advance the profession of midwifery. This award is designed to encourage innovation, leadership, and professional contributions that strengthen midwifery practice, education, advocacy, or community impact.
Unlike traditional academic scholarships, the W. Newton Long Award is project-focused. It provides funding for initiatives that promote the growth, visibility, and effectiveness of midwifery at the local, regional, or national level. Eligible projects may include educational initiatives, professional development programs, advocacy efforts, quality improvement activities, community engagement projects, or other endeavors that contribute meaningfully to the advancement of midwifery.
Applicants are typically midwives who have identified a need or opportunity within their professional environment and have developed a thoughtful plan to address it. Projects supported by this award often aim to improve access to midwifery care, enhance professional education, support workforce development, advance equity in maternal and newborn health, or strengthen collaboration across healthcare systems.
The award honors the legacy of W. Newton Long, whose commitment to advancing midwifery continues to inspire leadership and innovation within the profession. By funding forward-thinking projects, the A.C.N.M. Foundation empowers midwives to take an active role in shaping the future of care delivery and professional practice.
Recipients of the W. Newton Long Award are expected to demonstrate clear goals, feasibility, and a strong potential for impact. Projects may be new initiatives or expansions of existing efforts, provided they align with the mission of advancing midwifery and improving outcomes for patients and communities. The award encourages midwives to think creatively and strategically about how their work can influence practice standards, education, or public understanding of midwifery.
This award is especially valuable for midwives who wish to pursue professional initiatives that may not fall neatly within academic or research funding categories. By supporting practical, mission-driven projects, the W. Newton Long Award helps bridge the gap between vision and action, enabling midwives to implement ideas that strengthen the profession as a whole.
Through this award, the A.C.N.M. Foundation reinforces its commitment to leadership development, innovation, and sustained progress in midwifery. The W. Newton Long Award recognizes that meaningful advancement often begins with individual initiative and provides the resources needed to turn that initiative into lasting impact.
Eligibility Requirements:
Deadline: Varies
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