Opportunity Grant Program
The Opportunity Grant Program funds rapid, innovative research or education projects addressing urgent health and health equity challenges in Wisconsin, emphasizing high impact and future funding potential.
Funder: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Due Dates: Rolling (Requests to apply accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: Start-up funding; specific award size and duration not published—intended for rapid, high-impact projects.
Summary: Rapid-start funding for innovative, high-profile research or education addressing urgent health challenges and health equity in Wisconsin.
Key Information: Applicants must justify the need for rapid funding and why other internal programs are not suitable.
Description
The Opportunity Grant Program supports the rapid launch of time-critical, high-impact, and innovative education or research projects to address Wisconsin’s most urgent and complex health challenges. Projects must be groundbreaking, with potential to transform their field, challenge traditional practices, engage nontraditional partners, or require a swift influx of funds for significant advancement. Proposals should demonstrate a clear path to future external funding, align with the Wisconsin Partnership Program’s strategic priorities, and include measurable benchmarks for progress. Initiatives may address knowledge gaps, advance novel research methods, or enhance education for the future health workforce, all with a focus on improving health and health equity in Wisconsin.
