Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Research Fund
This grant funds innovative research and evaluation projects to improve quality of life and advance health equity for children and adolescents with disabilities in Greater Boston.
Funder: Health Resources in Action
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Initial proposal) | April 2027 (Full proposal, by invitation only)
Funding Amounts: Up to $160,000 total over 2 years (max $80,000/year, includes up to 20% indirect costs)
Summary: Supports innovative research, pilot, or evaluation projects to improve quality of life for children and adolescents with disabilities in Greater Boston.
Key Information: Two-stage application: initial proposal, then full proposal by invitation; strong emphasis on health equity and community engagement.
Description
The Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Research Fund provides two-year grants to support innovative clinical, service system, and evaluation research projects that aim to improve the quality of life for children and adolescents (birth–23 years) with chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional disabilities in the Greater Boston area. Funded projects may include pilot studies, research, or evaluation efforts that address health equity, foster community partnerships, and meaningfully engage individuals with lived experience of disability.
The program encourages, but does not require, collaborations between academic institutions and community-based organizations. Priority is given to projects that are community-led, use participatory research approaches, or focus on racial and health equity. Early-stage investigators and community-based organizations are especially encouraged to apply.
