Funder: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Due Dates: May 28, 2025 (Rapid Response brief proposal) | July 16, 2025 (New Research Support LOI) | December 17, 2025 (New Research Support full proposal, by invitation only)

Funding Amounts: Rapid Response: $50,000–$200,000 (up to 2 years) | New Research: $250,000 or $500,000 (up to 3 years); ~8 awards total; indirect costs included

Summary: Supports action-oriented research to advance racial and Indigenous health equity in the U.S., prioritizing community leadership and systems change.

Key Information: Distinct eligibility and application processes for Rapid Response (lost federal funding) and New Research (CBO-led, community-driven); universities cannot lead New Research proposals.