[The Donaghue Foundation](https://donaghue.org/grant-opportunities)

April 2026 (Letter of Intent) | June 2026 (Full application)

Approx. $1.3 million total funding; projects may be up to 2 years in length.

Supports research using existing data to improve health, well-being, and care equity for adults 65+ in long-term care, with required stakeholder involvement and focus on high-priority care issues.

--- ## Description This program funds health-related research projects aimed at improving the health, well-being, and quality and equity of care for adults aged 65 and older residing long-term in nursing homes, assisted living, or other congregate care facilities. The emphasis is on projects that primarily utilize existing datasets for analysis, though limited new data collection is allowed if it enhances the project’s impact. A distinctive requirement is the involvement of stakeholders from clinical, programmatic, or policy arenas in the research team. Stakeholders are expected to help define research questions, inform research protocols, or assist in developing products (e.g., toolkits, infographics) based on findings to improve care or resident quality of life. The Foundation is especially interested in research addressing: - Palliative, end-of-life, and hospice care quality - Workforce innovations and their impact on residents and staff - The role of family and informal caregivers - Reducing isolation and loneliness - Addressing disparities (racial, ethnic, gender, income) - Specialized care needs for those with developmental disabilities, mental illness, or addiction Applicants must ensure their research does not mask or exacerbate health inequities. All proposals are reviewed by a committee with academic, practice, and policy expertise. --- ## Due Dates - April 2026: Letter of Intent deadline (anticipated/projected) - June 2026: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Approximately $1.3 million total program funding (anticipated for 2026) - Individual project budgets and durations: up to 2 years --- ## Eligibility - Open to PhD (or equivalent) investigators at U.S.-based, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) research institutions - Applicant institution must have infrastructure for ethical research conduct, participant protection, data security, financial monitoring, and grant administration - Stakeholder organizations cannot serve as the applicant organization - Projects may augment funding from other grants --- ## Application Process - Two-phase process: 1. **Letter of Intent (LOI):** Submit via the online portal (emailed submissions not accepted) 2. **Full Application:** By invitation following LOI review - LOI and application guidance, as well as FAQs, are available on the program page - Applicants may be asked for additional organizational documentation at the LOI stage --- ## Additional Information - Research must primarily use existing datasets; limited new data collection is permissible if it enhances project outcomes - Stakeholder involvement is required throughout the project - Proposals must address how research design avoids masking or exacerbating health disparities - Recent and past awardees are listed on the program website for reference --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Another Look](https://donaghue.org/another-look) - [LOI Submission Portal](https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/df_signature_grant) - [Application Instructions (PDF)](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:ae5937cb-e9da-43e4-af89-605b005e70ac) - [LOI Guidance (PDF)](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:97010bda-0f4d-4ae0-b210-69a85ef69973) - [FAQs (PDF)](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:8e5f2c43-eab3-4d96-a16f-7c027a6bac1f) --- ## Contact Information | Name / Role | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |----------------------------|------------------------------|------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Shamira Chappell, Program Manager | chappell@donaghue.org | (203) 869-9500 | [Contact Form](https://donaghue.org/contact-us) |

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