[American Pharmacists Association Foundation](https://www.aphafoundation.org)

March 1, 2027 (Interim report for grant recipients)

$1,000 per award (seed funding; single-year); annual cycle

Seed grants for residents and preceptors to develop innovative, community pharmacy-based patient care projects advancing pharmacy practice.

--- ## Description The Residents and their Preceptors Incentive Grant, offered through the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation’s Incentive Grants for Practitioner Innovation in Pharmaceutical Care program, provides seed funding to support innovative projects in community or ambulatory pharmacy settings. The grant is designed for pharmacy residents and their preceptors, encouraging the development and implementation of new patient care services and practice models that advance pharmacy practice, with a core emphasis on innovation. Projects may address a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: innovative payment models, social determinants of health, transitions of care, access in pharmacy deserts, medication safety, workplace conditions, mental and behavioral health, diabetes and cardiovascular care, maternal health, substance use disorder, test-and-treat initiatives, interoperability/data integration, patient care service implementation, and expanding the roles of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in primary care. The program aims to foster leadership, real-world innovation, and active involvement in advancing pharmacy practice. Grant recipients join a national cohort, gain mentorship, and are expected to share their project outcomes with the broader pharmacy community. --- ## Due Dates - March 1, 2027: Interim report submission deadline for current grant recipients ([submit here](https://apha.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/1992/home)) *Note: The application cycle is annual; check the [program page](https://www.aphafoundation.org/incentive-grants) for the next application window and deadlines.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each Residents and their Preceptors Incentive Grant provides **$1,000** in seed funding for direct project costs. - Funding is intended for project development and implementation only; indirect costs and recipient salaries are not allowed. - Grants are awarded annually; each cycle supports a single-year project. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **pharmacy residents and their preceptors**. - Projects must be based in a **community or ambulatory pharmacy setting** and demonstrate a clear focus on innovative patient care services. - Preference is given to proposals addressing priority areas such as payment models, health equity, medication safety, mental/behavioral health, chronic disease management, and workforce innovation. - Applicants must submit a project proposal aligned with the program’s innovation goals. --- ## Application Process - The application period is annual. Specific dates and detailed instructions are posted on the [APhA Foundation Incentive Grants page](https://www.aphafoundation.org/incentive-grants). - Applicants prepare a proposal describing their innovative project, objectives, and budget (direct costs only). - Upon award, recipients must complete a Grant Acceptance/Agreement form to receive funding. - Required deliverables include an interim report (due March 1), a final project report, a final expense report, and a short video summary. - Funds are disbursed upon receipt of completed agreement forms. --- ## Additional Information - **Allowable expenses:** Direct project costs such as consultant fees, technician services, and administrative expenses (if detailed in the budget). - **Not funded:** Indirect costs/overhead, recipient salaries. - **Reporting:** Final expense and project reports are mandatory at project completion. - Recipients are encouraged to present their findings at professional meetings and consider publication. - The program is supported in part by the Community Pharmacy Foundation. --- ## External Links - [APhA Foundation Incentive Grants Program Page](https://www.aphafoundation.org/incentive-grants) - [2025 Incentive Grants Digest (PDF)](https://www.aphafoundation.org/_files/ugd/7deb5e_3fda1eacccad4ea980c2a3be8c069f97.pdf) - [Community Pharmacy Foundation](https://communitypharmacyfoundation.org/) - [Submit Interim Report (for current recipients)](https://apha.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/1992/home) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-----------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------| | Nicole Sandoval | Executive Fellow | [nsandoval@aphanet.org](mailto:nsandoval@aphanet.org) | 202-429-7565 | | General Inquiries | APhA Foundation Staff | [info@aphafoundation.org](mailto:info@aphafoundation.org) | 202-429-7565 |

Residents and their Preceptors Incentive Grant

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