Community Engaged Research Grant (NBCOT®)
The Community Engaged Research Grant (NBCOT®) from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation funds collaborative, community-driven research to advance occupational therapy science and practice.
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Funder: American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Due Dates: September 18, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | November 20, 2026 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 total over 2 years; typically 3 grants awarded per cycle; indirect costs capped at 10%.
Summary: Supports rigorous, community-engaged occupational therapy research in partnership with community members to address service or knowledge gaps.
Key Information: PI must be an early career researcher with a faculty (or equivalent) position at a U.S. nonprofit institution; community partner as co-investigator is required.
Description
This program funds collaborative, community-engaged research projects in occupational therapy that are co-led by academic researchers and community partners. The grant emphasizes equitable, co-equal partnerships throughout the research process, focusing on projects that address priorities identified by the community and advance occupational therapy knowledge, practice, health, participation, and quality of life. Projects must use rigorous qualitative and/or quantitative methods, demonstrate meaningful engagement of community members, and include a plan for compensating community partners. The program aims to support early career investigators in building capacity for future extramural funding and sustainable community partnerships.
