OTA Patient Mental Health Grant
Forecasted
The OTA Patient Mental Health Grant funds innovative programs to improve mental and social health for orthopaedic trauma patients, with mentorship from the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.
Funder: Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; requires institutional match at double the requested amount
Summary: Supports development of innovative programs and resources to improve mental and social health for orthopaedic trauma patients, with OTA mentorship.
Key Information: Principal investigator must be an OTA member in good standing; institutional match required.
Description
This grant opportunity from the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is designed to fund the creation and implementation of innovative programs and resources that address the mental and social health needs of patients recovering from orthopaedic trauma. Supported projects may include the development of screening and evaluation processes, peer trauma survivor mentorship programs, trauma recovery coaching resources, or other creative solutions to enhance patient care. Grantees receive guidance and mentorship from OTA’s Patient Mental Health Committee to help navigate program implementation challenges.
