Incentive Grants for Practitioner Innovation in Pharmaceutical Care
This grant funds research and pilot projects by pharmacists to develop and test innovative patient care services or practice models in community or ambulatory pharmacy settings.
Funder: American Pharmacists Association Foundation
Due Dates: October 18, 2026 (2026-2027 cycle application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $1,000 per project (seed funding); funds direct project costs only; no indirect/overhead or recipient salary allowed.
Summary: Supports pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and students in developing and evaluating innovative patient care services or new practice models in community or ambulatory pharmacy.
Description
The Incentive Grants for Practitioner Innovation in Pharmaceutical Care, established by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation, provide seed funding for pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and student pharmacists to implement or expand innovative patient care services within community and ambulatory pharmacy practice. The program emphasizes the development, testing, and evaluation of new practice models, with the goal of advancing pharmacy's role in improving patient health outcomes. Projects may address a wide range of topics, including but not limited to medication safety, social determinants of health, diabetes/cardiovascular care, immunization, mental/behavioral health, and pharmacy workplace innovations. The program is designed to foster leadership and encourage practitioners to lead by example in the profession.
