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

February 2026 (Full application deadline)

$75,000 for one year per project

Supports community-engaged projects that advance health equity in kidney care through collaborative, innovative approaches.

--- ## Description The Kidney Health Equity Community Engagement Award is designed to fund initiatives that promote health equity in kidney care by fostering meaningful partnerships between communities and organizations. The award encourages collaborative efforts to address disparities in kidney health outcomes, focusing on community-driven solutions that enhance awareness, access, and advocacy for kidney disease prevention, treatment, and support. Projects should aim to prevent, reduce, or eliminate kidney health disparities in local communities or among populations at risk for, or overburdened with, kidney disease. --- ## Due Dates - **Anticipated Full Application Deadline:** February 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Amount:** $75,000 per project - **Project Duration:** 1 year --- ## Eligibility - Open to healthcare professionals, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams. - Applicants must be affiliated with a health system, academic medical center, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), or other healthcare organizations in the United States serving people with kidney disease. - Collaborative, community-based, and participatory research approaches are encouraged. --- ## Application Process - Application instructions and required materials are typically available on the [NKF grants page](https://www.kidney.org/professionals/grants). - Detailed guidance and forms are provided in the [official instructions PDF](https://nkf.egnyte.com/dl/RgxBOolGOw). - Monitor the [application portal](https://kidneyforms.tfaforms.net/4728031) for the opening of the next cycle. - Proposals should clearly describe the community engagement strategy, anticipated impact on health equity, and plans for evaluation. --- ## Additional Information - Recent awardees have included projects focused on digital storytelling to increase prevention knowledge among African American/Black patients and community-based participatory research to co-create culturally relevant educational materials for Latine adults at risk for kidney disease. - The program emphasizes sustainable, scalable, and community-centered interventions. --- ## External Links - [NKF Grants Overview](https://www.kidney.org/professionals/grants) - [Application Instructions PDF](https://nkf.egnyte.com/dl/RgxBOolGOw) - [Application Portal](https://kidneyforms.tfaforms.net/4728031) - [NKF Research Opportunities News](https://www.kidney.org/news-stories/investing-research-opportunities) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@kidney.org | | Phone | (800) 622-9010 | | Funder Contact Page | [Contact NKF](https://www.kidney.org/about/contact-us) | ---

Kidney Health Equity Community Engagement Award - National Kidney Foundation

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