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

April 23, 2026: Letter of Intent deadline | July 23, 2026: Full application deadline

~$285,000–$300,000 per project (up to 2 years); total program funding ~$1.3 million; 4–5 awards expected

Supports research using existing data to improve health, well-being, and care equity for adults aged 65+ in diverse care settings, with stakeholder involvement.

--- ## Description This grant program funds health-related research projects with near-term potential to improve the health, well-being, and equity of care for adults aged 65 and older. Projects must primarily analyze existing datasets, though limited new data collection is permitted if it enhances the utility of the research. Applicants are required to include stakeholders from clinical, programmatic, or policy sectors to help shape the research and ensure outputs are actionable for improving care or quality of life for older adults. The program welcomes proposals targeting quality and equity across care settings, including nursing homes, assisted living, community-based, and home-based environments. Areas of special interest include palliative care, workforce innovations, the role of caregivers, social isolation, health disparities, and care models for those with complex needs. Proposals must demonstrate that the research design considers and does not worsen inequities related to race, ethnicity, or gender. An external committee of academic, practice, and policy experts will review applications. --- ## Due Dates - Letter of Intent deadline: April 23, 2026 - Full application deadline: July 23, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Typical project budgets: ~$285,000–$300,000 for up to two years - Total available funding: Approximately $1.3 million for the 2026 cycle - Expected number of awards: 4–5 - Larger budgets may be considered with strong justification --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be PhD-level (or equivalent) investigators at U.S.-based, tax-exempt 501(c)3 research institutions. - The applicant institution must have sufficient infrastructure for ethical research conduct, financial management, and dissemination support. - Stakeholder organizations (e.g., policy or delivery organizations) must be involved but cannot serve as the applicant institution. - Projects must primarily use existing datasets; limited new data collection is allowed if it enhances outcomes. - The research must address the interests and needs of stakeholders in the policy or care delivery fields. - Studies focused on long-term hospital stays are not eligible. - Applicants must address and avoid exacerbating health inequities. --- ## Application Process - **Phase 1:** Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) via the [online submission portal](https://webportalapp.com/sp/df_signature_grant). Emailed submissions are not accepted. - **Phase 2:** Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application. - Guidance and FAQs are available: - [Announcement](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:859c7ec2-a79b-4f99-9aff-96acc79f2afc) - [LOI Guidance](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:a9928a54-2779-47fd-80d4-8f32dace36c4) - [FAQs](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:ab50ee8b-0430-488d-b4c5-70a5ddb9a5b5) - [Portal Instructions](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:8504de51-6aca-4af9-aaa2-7b6a9ec05703) --- ## Additional Information - The program is particularly interested in research on: - Palliative, end-of-life, and hospice care - Workforce innovations in elder care - Family and informal caregiver roles - Reducing isolation and loneliness - Addressing disparities related to race, ethnicity, gender, disability, or income - Care models for older adults with complex behavioral or cognitive needs - Projects may involve diverse care settings, including PACE programs (focus on participants aged 65+). - Prior awardees and funded projects are listed on the [program page](https://donaghue.org/another-look). --- ## External Links - [Program Page](https://donaghue.org/another-look) - [Funder Home Page](https://donaghue.org/grant-opportunities) - [Online Submission Portal](https://webportalapp.com/sp/df_signature_grant) - [Announcement PDF](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:859c7ec2-a79b-4f99-9aff-96acc79f2afc) - [LOI Guidance PDF](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:a9928a54-2779-47fd-80d4-8f32dace36c4) - [FAQs PDF](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:ab50ee8b-0430-488d-b4c5-70a5ddb9a5b5) - [Portal Instructions PDF](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:8504de51-6aca-4af9-aaa2-7b6a9ec05703) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | Shamira Chappell, Program Manager | chappell@donaghue.org | (203) 869-9500 | [Contact Us](https://donaghue.org/contact-us) | | General Inquiries | info@donaghue.org | (203) 869-9500 | [Contact Us](https://donaghue.org/contact-us) |

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