The Baltimore Health Equity Impact Grants fund collaborative, innovative research and program development projects between Johns Hopkins and Baltimore community organizations to address local health disparities.
Funder: Johns Hopkins University
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 for faculty/community projects; $10,000 for graduate/postdoc projects; $4,000 for undergraduate projects (one-year awards)
Summary: Supports innovative, collaborative projects between Johns Hopkins and Baltimore community organizations to advance health equity and address critical health disparities.
Key Information: All projects require a Baltimore community-based organization as a formal partner; applicants may only receive one award per level during their career.
The Baltimore Health Equity Impact Grants, administered by the Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute, are designed to foster and advance community-university collaborations focused on research and program development that address health disparities in Baltimore. The program supports partnerships that demonstrate strong potential for advancing health equity and the well-being of Baltimore residents. Grants are available for faculty, graduate/postdoctoral students, and undergraduate students working in collaboration with a Baltimore-based community organization. Projects should be innovative, sustainable, and oriented toward measurable improvements in community health.