From Insight to Action: Health Equity Research that Meets This Moment
RWJF funds community-academic research partnerships to address structural discrimination and advance health equity through actionable, systems-level solutions in the U.S.
Funder: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Due Dates: May 14, 2026: Letter of Intent deadline (3:00 p.m. ET) | July 27, 2026: Full proposal deadline (3:00 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per project; total funding available up to $8 million; project duration up to 36 months.
Summary: Supports community-driven research that addresses structural discrimination and advances health equity through actionable, partnership-based solutions in the U.S.
Key Information: Requires established (≥2 years) community-academic partnerships; U.S.-based organizations only.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) supports community-rooted, action-oriented health equity research that addresses both immediate and long-term needs by focusing on the root causes of structural discrimination and harmful narratives undermining health and wellbeing. The program seeks projects that are conducted in deep, equitable partnership with communities; center lived experiences; and lead to actionable solutions for systems change. Research must inform real-world action and contribute to building a more inclusive, trusted, and responsive health science knowledge system that advances equitable health and wellbeing outcomes across the United States.
