Deadline: 7 June 2018

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is seeking proposals for its program entitled “Policies for Action: Policy and Law Research to Build a Culture of Health” to help build the evidence base for policies that can help build a Culture of Health.

Policies for Action are interested in learning how national, state or local policies can promote lifelong health and health equity for individuals, families, and communities; as well as what enabling factors promote the adoption and spread of good policies.

Award Information

• Approximately $2 million will be awarded through this CFP, which includes approximately $1,550,000 total for the general CFP, and $450,000 set aside for pre-emption-focused proposals.
• For the general CFP, typical grants will be capped at $250,000 (in total direct and indirect costs) for a maximum funding period of 24 months. Projects that exceed the recommended budget range must provide strong justification for the proposed budget (not to exceed $350,000).
• For the set-aside for pre-emption research, up to three grants will be funded up to $150,000 each.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

• Preference will be given to applicants that are either public entities or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not private foundations or Type III supporting organizations. The Foundation may require additional documentation.
• Applicant organizations must be based in the United States or its territories.
• Awards will be made to organizations, not to individuals.
• The program welcomes applications from all investigators. The following are especially encouraged to apply:
  • Interdisciplinary or cross-sector research teams;
  • Researchers from diverse backgrounds or with diverse life experiences;
  • Investigators from a wide range of disciplines, including, but not limited to architecture; business; communications; community planning; economics; education; epidemiology; health policy; law; medicine (including practitioners); political science; psychology; public policy; public administration; public health; social work; sociology; urban planning and systems engineering; and
  • First-time applicants to RWJF.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply online via given website.