Research Grants
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RRF Foundation for Aging’s Research Grants fund applied studies to develop and share effective interventions or policies that enhance the lives of adults 60+ and their caregivers.
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Funder: RRF Foundation for Aging
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (LOI) | February 5, 2027 (Full proposal, if invited) | May 5, 2027 (Full proposal, if invited) | August 5, 2027 (Full proposal, if invited)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards are around $100,000 over 18 months; no formal maximum or minimum; indirect costs capped at 10% of direct expenses.
Summary: Supports applied research to improve the well-being of adults aged 60+ and their caregivers, with emphasis on practical, actionable results and broad dissemination.
Description
The RRF Foundation for Aging’s Research Grants program funds research projects that identify effective interventions, policies, and practices to enhance the well-being of older adults (age 60+) and their caregivers. The foundation prioritizes projects that generate actionable knowledge and practical guidance for advocates, policy-makers, providers, and the broader aging network. Of special interest are interventional trials, translational studies, and health services or policy research—especially those building on prior work and featuring robust dissemination plans to ensure findings reach audiences positioned to implement change. The program seeks projects with national relevance or, for some, regional relevance within Illinois.
