Another Look 2026
Funds research using existing datasets to improve care quality, equity, and well-being for adults aged 65+, focusing on priority areas like palliative care, caregiving, and health disparities.
Funder: The Donaghue Foundation
Due Dates: April 23, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | July 31, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: ~$285,000–$300,000 per project (up to 2 years); total program funding ~$1.3M; 4–5 awards expected
Summary: Supports research using existing datasets to improve quality, equity, and well-being of care for adults aged 65+ across diverse care settings.
Description
This grant program funds health-related research with the potential to improve the health, well-being, and the quality and equity of care for adults aged 65 and older. Projects must primarily use existing datasets, though limited new data collection is allowed if it strengthens project outcomes. Research teams are required to include stakeholders from clinical, programmatic, or policy sectors to inform research questions, protocols, and the development of practical products (such as toolkits, infographics, or training materials) based on findings.
Priority is given to research addressing:
- Palliative, end-of-life, and hospice care quality and coordination
- Workforce innovations and care delivery models
- The role of family and informal caregivers
- Reducing social isolation and loneliness
- Addressing disparities linked to race, ethnicity, gender, disability, or income
- Care models for older adults with complex behavioral or cognitive needs
Proposals should demonstrate a rigorous approach to health equity throughout research design and analysis. The program is evaluated by an external review committee with both academic and policy expertise.
