[Robert Wood Johnson Foundation](https://www.rwjf.org)

March 2027 (full proposal deadline, projected)

Up to 30 grants of $50,000 each; 9-month grant period

Funds U.S. nonprofits to use local data for addressing inequities in community conditions and advancing health equity through data-driven local action.

Universities and government agencies are not eligible as lead applicants; only nonprofits or fiscally sponsored entities may apply.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports U.S. nonprofit organizations in collecting, analyzing, and using local data to address inequities in the physical, economic, and social conditions of specific communities. The program centers on empowering community organizations and residents to leverage data for understanding challenges, setting priorities, advocating for change, and holding stakeholders accountable—ultimately advancing health equity at the local level. Projects must focus on one eligible condition (built environment, climate/environment, community safety, healthy food access, housing, or transportation) and are expected to build on applicants’ existing knowledge and relationships. The Urban Institute serves as the national coordinating center, providing technical assistance and facilitating peer learning among grantees. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027: Full proposal deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to 30 awards will be made. - Each award is $50,000 (inclusive of direct and indirect costs). - Grant duration: 9 months. - No matching funds required. - Funds are disbursed at the start of the grant period. --- ## Eligibility **Eligible Applicants:** - Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status, or organizations with an eligible fiscal sponsor. - Organizations must be based in the U.S. or its territories. - Fiscally sponsored organizations may apply (fiscal sponsor must be an eligible nonprofit). - New organizations are eligible; additional financial documentation may be required. **Ineligible as Lead Applicants:** - All universities (public, private, or nonprofit, including those with 501(c)(3) status) - Government agencies (state, local, tribal), including public health departments, school districts, and public schools - Private foundations and certain supporting organizations - Current grantees of the Local Data for Equitable Communities program **Additional Rules:** - Only one proposal per organization. - Organizations may partner with others (including universities or government agencies), but only one eligible nonprofit may serve as the lead applicant. - Projects must focus on a local U.S. geography (e.g., neighborhood, city, county, metropolitan area, or tribal area). National or state-level projects are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [RWJF online application system](https://www.rwjf.org/en/grants/active-funding-opportunities/2026/local-data-for-equitable-communities.html). - Applicants must create an account, complete eligibility checklists, and provide organizational, financial, and demographic information. - Required documents include two years of financial statements and a current operating budget. - No detailed budget breakdown is required beyond entering the $50,000 request. - Letters of support from partners are not required. - Review the [Call for Proposals (CFP)](https://my.rwjf.org/viewCfp.do?cfp=1746) and [Program FAQs](https://anr.rwjf.org/templates/external/FAQ_Local%20Data%20for%20Equitable%20Communities%20Program%20Specific%202026_02_11.pdf) before applying. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must select one eligible condition as their primary focus: built environment, climate/environment, community safety, healthy food access, housing, or transportation. - Both qualitative and quantitative data projects are eligible. - Funding cannot be used for general operating support, lobbying, advocacy, healthcare subsidies, clinical trials, facility construction/renovation, or for projects focused on individual needs or health outcomes. - The Urban Institute provides technical assistance and facilitates a peer learning community for grantees. - Grantees must submit a final financial report and a short project profile; 501(c)(4) grantees have additional reporting requirements. - Projects must be feasible within the 9-month grant period and demonstrate meaningful community participation. --- ## External Links - [Program Page and Application Portal](https://www.rwjf.org/en/grants/active-funding-opportunities/2026/local-data-for-equitable-communities.html) - [Full Call for Proposals (PDF)](https://my.rwjf.org/viewCfp.do?cfp=1746) - [Program-Specific FAQs (PDF)](https://anr.rwjf.org/templates/external/FAQ_Local%20Data%20for%20Equitable%20Communities%20Program%20Specific%202026_02_11.pdf) - [Applicant Webinar Recording](http://rwjf.zoom.us/clips/share/JOnYAoMFRWeLe9KL_CQY7g) - [RWJF Grant Process Overview](https://www.rwjf.org/en/grants/grant-process.html) - [Past Grantee Profiles](https://localdataforequitablecommunities.org/meet-grantees) - [RWJF Indirect Cost Policy](https://www.rwjf.org/content/granteeresources/legal-and-policy/Indirect_Cost_Rate.html) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------| | Program questions & eligibility | [localdata@urban.org](mailto:localdata@urban.org) | | RWJF general inquiries | [info@rwjf.org](mailto:info@rwjf.org) | | Program Finance Analyst (financial docs) | [clee@rwjf.org](mailto:clee@rwjf.org) | | RWJF Contact Page | [Contact Us](https://www.rwjf.org/en/about-rwjf/contact-us.html) | | Phone | +1 877-843-7953 |

Local Data for Equitable Communities

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