Greater Value Portfolio 2026
Funds research to develop and test solutions that improve healthcare value, equity, and transparency by addressing low-value care in the U.S. system.
Funder: The Donaghue Foundation
Due Dates: April 30, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | August 20, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award (plus 10% indirect costs) for a two-year project.
Summary: Supports research to develop and test actionable solutions for a more equitable, transparent, and cost-effective U.S. healthcare system by addressing low-value care.
Description
The Greater Value Portfolio 2026 grant program, offered by The Donaghue Foundation, funds two-year research projects focused on advancing actionable solutions to improve the value of the U.S. healthcare system. The program targets symptoms of low-value care, including high costs, unwarranted pricing variations, racial and ethnic disparities, excessive financial burdens on patients, inconsistent care quality, and lack of transparency.
Funded projects are expected to propose and rigorously test interventions such as:
- Modifications to care models and systems to address inefficiencies and reduce costs.
- Reducing unnecessary treatments, tests, and screenings.
- Tools to help consumers make value-based healthcare decisions.
- New channels for patient-provider communication, emphasizing transparency and financial implications.
- Interventions that promote equity, consistent quality, and cost-effective care.
All research must ensure that protocols do not mask or exacerbate racial, ethnic, or gender health inequities.
