[Greenwall Foundation](https://www.greenwall.org)

July 21, 2025 (Full proposal)

Up to $50,000 per project; projects with smaller budgets and shorter timelines prioritized.

Supports innovative efforts to bridge bioethics research and policymaking, focusing on translating existing research into actionable policy impact.

Direct bioethics research or lobbying is not funded; only U.S. tax-exempt institutions are eligible.

--- ## Description This initiative from the Greenwall Foundation funds projects that advance the integration of bioethics research into real-world policy at the federal, state, or local level. The program does **not** fund new bioethics research, but instead supports activities that make established bioethics findings accessible and actionable for policymakers. The Foundation encourages creative and practical mechanisms—such as policy briefs, toolkits, or scalable evidence-based solutions—that help decision-makers navigate complex ethical issues in healthcare, science, and technology. Projects should aim to strengthen the relationship between bioethics and policy, and are encouraged to include diverse perspectives and expertise from both within and outside academia. --- ## Due Dates - **Full Proposal Deadline:** July 21, 2025, by 11:59 pm ET - **Earliest Project Start Date:** October 1, 2025 - **Latest Project Start Date:** January 1, 2026 - **Notification of Award:** Late August or early September 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: **$50,000** per project - Projects with **smaller budgets and shorter timelines** will receive priority - Project duration: 6, 12, 18, or 24 months (awarded in 6-month increments) - Indirect costs capped at 10% of salary and benefits only - Salaries capped at 1.5x the current NIH cap for percent effort allocation --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be affiliated with a **U.S.-based institution** with tax-exempt status (IRS 501(c)(3)) - The Foundation will only make awards to institutions, not individuals - Partnerships with policymakers or organizations outside academia are encouraged - Direct or grassroots lobbying is **not** supported; education, nonpartisan analysis, and similar activities are appropriate - Only projects translating existing bioethics research to policy are eligible; new research is not funded --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** All applications must be submitted through the [Greenwall Foundation’s online grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=greenwall) - **Required materials:** - Project abstract (75–100 words, lay language) - Three-page narrative (PDF), covering: - Relevant bioethics research findings - Policy gap/challenge and potential impact - Mechanism for bridging research and policy - Rationale for chosen approach - Team’s experience with policy change - Metrics for success - Publication or summary (max 20 pages) of the bioethics research to be translated - CVs for project lead and up to two key team members (max 5 single-spaced pages each) - Proposed budget (using [this form](https://greenwall.org/assets/pdf/greenwall-bbrp-budget-form.xlsx)), signed by an institutional official - Budget justification narrative (up to 2 pages) - Institutional documentation: IRS determination letter, recent 990 filing, and audited financial statements (no earlier than 2018) - Up to 5 pages of optional supplemental materials (e.g., letters of support) - **Additional instructions:** Application must be submitted from the project lead’s account (not a staff member or other team member) - **Preview application form:** [2025 BBRP Grant Application PDF](https://greenwall.org/assets/pdf/2025-bbrp-grant-application.pdf) --- ## Additional Information - The Foundation welcomes creative approaches and encourages inclusion of diverse perspectives and expertise (e.g., policy, communications, media relations, data visualization). - For examples of previously funded projects, see [BBRP grant summaries](https://greenwall.org/bridging-bioethics-research-and-policymaking-grants/bbrp-grants). - For more on the Foundation’s commitment to inclusivity, see [our strategy](https://greenwall.org/about-us/our-strategy#broad-inclusive-bioethics). - Late applications due to technical issues will **not** be accepted; early submission is strongly encouraged. --- ## External Links - [Program RFP and Details](https://greenwall.org/bridging-bioethics-research-and-policymaking-grants/2025-rfp) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://greenwall.org/bridging-bioethics-research-and-policymaking-grants#faq) - [Online Grant Portal (Apply)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=greenwall) - [2025 BBRP Grant Application PDF](https://greenwall.org/assets/pdf/2025-bbrp-grant-application.pdf) - [Budget Form (Excel)](https://greenwall.org/assets/pdf/greenwall-bbrp-budget-form.xlsx) - [Summaries of Past BBRP Grants](https://greenwall.org/bridging-bioethics-research-and-policymaking-grants/bbrp-grants) - [Greenwall Foundation Strategy](https://greenwall.org/about-us/our-strategy#broad-inclusive-bioethics) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Notes | |---------------------|--------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Kyle Ruempler | kruempler@greenwall.org | Program contact for initiative questions | | Technical Support | support@foundant.com | For grant portal/application technical issues | | Greenwall Contact | [Contact Form](https://www.greenwall.org/contact) | General Foundation inquiries |

Bridging Bioethics Research & Policymaking 2025 Request for Proposals

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