Last Mile Grant Supplement
UCSF's Last Mile Grant funds dissemination of completed research to policymakers through materials, travel, and stakeholder engagement to advance policy translation.
Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates: September 28, 2026: Full application deadline for Fall 2026 RAP cycle (Last Mile Grant Supplement) — submit via RAP portal by 2:00 pm PST
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,000 per award; funding period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027; no-cost extensions are not allowed.
Summary: Supports dissemination of completed research to policymakers through materials, travel, and stakeholder engagement to advance policy translation.
Key Information: Research must be complete at time of application; funds cannot be used for lobbying or active human subjects research.
Description
The Last Mile Grant Supplement, administered through UCSF's Resource Allocation Program (RAP), is designed to help researchers bridge the gap between completed research and policy impact. The grant funds dissemination activities aimed at educating policymakers and stakeholders, including the development of policy briefs, infographics, presentations, and support for travel and meetings. The program is intended for research that is robust and ready to inform policy decisions in governmental or non-governmental sectors. Proposals must focus on sharing completed research and may not include lobbying activities or support for ongoing human subjects research.
