Community Engaged Research Grant (NBCOT®)
AOTF’s Community Engaged Research Grant funds collaborative occupational therapy research with underrepresented communities to address health, participation, and well-being through rigorous, community-driven studies.
Funder: American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Letter of Intent) | November 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 total per award (2 years; non-renewable); typically 3 grants awarded per cycle.
Summary: Supports collaborative, community-driven occupational therapy research addressing the needs and priorities of diverse and underrepresented communities.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Community Engaged Research Grant from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) provides pilot funding for research projects that advance occupational therapy scholarship through equitable, collaborative partnerships with diverse and often underrepresented communities. The grant emphasizes shared power and responsibility among academic researchers, practitioners, community-based organizations, and individuals with lived experience. Projects must apply rigorous qualitative and/or quantitative methods to address research and knowledge gaps identified in partnership with communities, particularly those that have been historically marginalized. The overarching goal is to foster sustainable, community-engaged research that enhances health, participation, and well-being, and positions investigators for future extramural support.
