Incentive Grants for Practitioner Innovation in Pharmaceutical Care
The Incentive Grants for Practitioner Innovation in Pharmaceutical Care fund innovative pharmacy practice research to improve patient outcomes, supported by the American Pharmacists Association Foundation.
Funder: American Pharmacists Association Foundation
Due Dates: September 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $1,000 per project; funding is for direct project costs only (no salary/overhead).
Summary: Seed grants for pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and students to implement or enhance innovative patient care services in community and ambulatory pharmacy settings.
Key Information: Annual program; strong focus on practice innovation and measurable patient care impact.
Description
The Incentive Grants for Practitioner Innovation in Pharmaceutical Care provide annual seed funding to support the development and implementation of innovative patient care services within pharmacy practice. Established in 1993, this is the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation’s longest-running program, designed to catalyze the creation and evaluation of new practice models in community and ambulatory settings. The program emphasizes creativity, leadership, and measurable impact on patient health outcomes, enabling pharmacists, residents, and students to pioneer and disseminate new approaches to patient care.
Projects funded address a wide array of topics, including but not limited to diabetes/cardiovascular care, immunization, medication safety, social determinants of health, access in pharmacy deserts, mental and behavioral health, transitions of care, and innovative payment or care delivery models. Preference is given to proposals that demonstrate clear potential to advance pharmacy practice and improve patient outcomes.
