Opportunity Grant Program
The Opportunity Grant Program funds innovative, urgent research or education projects advancing health equity in Wisconsin through the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
Funder: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Due Dates: Rolling (Request for Consultation accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 total for up to 2 years; non-renewable; typically 1–2 awards per year.
Summary: Rapid, one-time start-up funding for highly innovative research or education projects that address urgent health challenges and advance health equity in Wisconsin.
Key Information: PI must have a salaried (≥50%) UW SMPH appointment and a strong record of independent research; consultation required before LOI.
Description
The Opportunity Grant Program, administered by the Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, provides rapid, one-time start-up funding for innovative and time-sensitive research or education projects that address Wisconsin’s most urgent and complex health challenges. The program seeks proposals that have the potential to transform their field, employ novel approaches, challenge conventional thinking, or engage new partners, especially communities most affected by health disparities. Projects must emphasize long-term sustainability, measurable outcomes, and alignment with the Wisconsin Partnership Program’s Five-Year Plan. The overarching goal is to advance health equity and improve health across Wisconsin.
