The Foundation offers scholarships for nurses pursuing undergraduate and advanced degrees, including the RN to BSN Scholarship, the Helene Fuld Trust Scholarship for nurses in accelerated degree and DNP programs, and the Dion Family Scholarship for nurses specializing in nursing informatics or gerontological nursing.

The Foundation offers competitive research and project grants designed to support nurses engaged in scientific inquiry that promises to improve patient outcomes and advance the profession. 

Grants range from small awards for early-stage research to collaborative grants developed in partnership with other leading nursing organizations, including the National League for Nursing, the Midwest Nursing Research Society, the Southern Nursing Research Society, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, and the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.

The Foundation’s research and project grants reflect a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. Several grants specifically encourage research focused on marginalized populations or support nurses in regions where research funding is scarce, including Latin America and the Caribbean.

In partnership with Sigma’s education programs, the Foundation supports leadership development opportunities, including leadership education grants and membership subsidies that develop nurses who lead change in clinical settings, academic institutions, and policy arenas.

The Foundation supports Sigma's global initiatives, including the Sigma Repository and its presence at the United Nations. This support amplifies nursing's impact on health policy worldwide, furthering the profession's reach and influence on the global stage.