Research Grants
RRF Foundation for Aging supports applied research on interventions and policies to improve the well-being of adults 60+ and their caregivers, emphasizing practical impact and strong dissemination.
Funder: RRF Foundation for Aging
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (LOI) | February 2027 (Full proposal, 1st option) | May 2027 (Full proposal, 2nd option) | August 2027 (Full proposal, 3rd option)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $50,000–$200,000 for 1–2 years; indirect costs capped at 10% of direct expenses.
Summary: Supports applied research to improve the well-being of adults age 60+ and their caregivers, with emphasis on actionable, practical interventions and policy.
Key Information: LOI required; only one submission per cycle per organization (exceptions for large universities).
Description
The RRF Foundation for Aging offers research grants to support applied studies that identify interventions, policies, and practices aimed at improving the well-being of older adults (age 60+) and their caregivers. The foundation prioritizes projects that generate practical knowledge with direct implications for advocates, policy-makers, providers, and the broader aging network. Areas of particular interest include interventional trials, translational studies, health services and policy research, and projects that build on previous work by the investigator. Strong dissemination plans to ensure findings reach stakeholders are highly encouraged. The grant seeks proposals with national relevance or significant regional impact within Illinois.
