[National Kidney Foundation](https://www.kidney.org)

February 9, 2026 (full application submission)

$75,000 total for a one-year project period

Supports community-based projects that advance health equity, access, and outcomes in kidney care for people with kidney disease.

--- ## Description This award supports community-level projects that address health equity in kidney health. Funded initiatives are expected to improve access to kidney care, enhance kidney disease management, and advance patient outcomes for individuals living with kidney disease. The program seeks proposals with meaningful, practical impact in the applicant's local community, emphasizing real-world improvements for people affected by kidney disease. --- ## Due Dates - February 9, 2026: Application deadline (full application submission) --- ## Funding Amount - Total award: $75,000 - Project period: One year - No indication of renewals or multi-year support for this program --- ## Eligibility - Open to all healthcare professionals, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams. - Applicants must be affiliated with a U.S.-based organization that serves people with kidney disease, including: - Health systems - Academic medical centers - Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) - Other healthcare organizations in the United States serving kidney disease populations There are no additional general or shared eligibility criteria specified beyond these requirements. --- ## Application Process - Applicants must use the NKF online forms system to submit their application. - Detailed application instructions are provided in the official [Instructions to Applicants](https://nkf.egnyte.com/dl/JDC3MJ8xxFKp) document. - Begin or resume an application via the [online application portal](https://kidneyforms.tfaforms.net/4728095). - Review the instructions document for: - Required proposal components - Formatting and page limits - Documentation or certifications (e.g., institutional approvals) - Any specific review criteria --- ## Additional Information - The award is intended for projects with practical, measurable impact in the applicant's community. - Terms and conditions, including reporting requirements and compliance expectations, are detailed in the application instructions and may be further specified upon award. - No indirect costs, overhead, or multi-year funding is indicated for this program. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Application Portal](https://www.kidney.org/professionals/grants) - [Instructions to Applicants (PDF)](https://nkf.egnyte.com/dl/JDC3MJ8xxFKp) - [Start or Resume Application](https://kidneyforms.tfaforms.net/4728095) - [National Kidney Foundation Home](https://www.kidney.org) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact/Resource | |----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | General questions | [NKF Contact Page](https://www.kidney.org/about/contact-us) | | Application instructions | [Instructions to Applicants](https://nkf.egnyte.com/dl/JDC3MJ8xxFKp) | | Application portal support | [Online Application Portal](https://kidneyforms.tfaforms.net/4728095) | | General NKF info | info@kidney.org / (800) 622-9010 | ---

Kidney Health Equity Community Engagement Award

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