The CIGNA World of Difference Grant Program: Community Navigation Grant funds research and partnerships to address health inequities and improve community well-being, led by the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station.
Funder: Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$150,000 per project; award size varies by proposal
Summary: Supports projects advancing health equity by addressing barriers to health and well-being through partnerships and community engagement.
Key Information: Open to global applicants; nonprofit partnerships emphasized.
This grant supports initiatives that advance health equity, focusing on helping individuals and communities overcome barriers to health and well-being. Projects should address disparities related to ethnicity, race, gender, age, geography, or economics. The program emphasizes partnership and collaboration, leveraging Cigna’s expertise together with dedicated nonprofit organizations to create measurable improvements in health outcomes. Both individual and community-level projects are considered, and proposals are welcome from organizations worldwide.