Learning from Abroad to Reimagine Health Knowledge Systems for Equity and Wellbeing
RWJF funds projects using global approaches to reimagine U.S. health knowledge systems for equity, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration, diverse knowledge, and centering marginalized voices.
Funder: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Due Dates: April 13, 2026 (brief proposal) | July 9, 2026 (full proposal, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award | Up to 15 awards | Project duration up to 36 months
Summary: Funds action-oriented projects that leverage global approaches to reimagine and strengthen equitable health knowledge systems in the U.S., centering marginalized voices and cross-sector collaboration.
Key Information: Lead applicant organizations must not have received RWJF funding since January 1, 2021; international partnerships are required.
Description
This funding opportunity supports organizations developing projects that draw on international solutions to create a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient health knowledge system in the United States. The initiative places emphasis on learning from countries facing similar health equity challenges, integrating diverse frameworks—including Indigenous, traditional, and community knowledge—alongside biomedical and ecological sciences. The program seeks to eliminate misinformation, restore public trust in science, and foster cross-sector, global collaborations that advance health equity, justice, and wellbeing. Projects must be action-oriented, center those most affected by health inequities, and demonstrate potential for systems-level change.
