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

March 1, 2027 (Interim report for grant recipients)

$1,000 per project; one-year seed funding; awarded annually

Supports innovative pharmacy-based projects to advance immunization practices, with an emphasis on vaccine confidence, access, technology, and collaboration.

--- ## Description This grant provides seed funding for innovative projects in pharmacy settings that aim to improve immunization practices. Supported by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation, the program encourages projects that enhance vaccine confidence, increase access and uptake of vaccines in diverse populations, optimize pharmacy team engagement, leverage technology (such as Immunization Information Systems), and foster collaborations within the immunization community. The grant is part of the APhA Foundation’s long-standing Incentive Grants for Practitioner Innovation in Pharmaceutical Care, which has funded hundreds of projects nationwide to transform pharmacy practice and patient care. Preference is given to projects that are grounded in ambulatory or community pharmacy practice and that demonstrate new approaches or models to improve immunization delivery and outcomes. --- ## Due Dates - March 1, 2027: Interim report submission deadline for grant recipients (recurring annual deadline for those funded) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award: **$1,000 per project** (seed funding) - Funding is provided for a one-year project period. - Grants are awarded annually; approximately 40–50 projects are funded each cycle. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Pharmacists, student pharmacists, and community pharmacy residents - Projects must be based in an ambulatory or community pharmacy setting. - Preference is given to innovative proposals addressing: - Vaccine confidence - Access and uptake of vaccines across populations and lifespans - Pharmacy team engagement in immunization services - Use of technology (e.g., Immunization Information Systems) - Collaboration with other immunization stakeholders --- ## Application Process - Grants are awarded on an annual cycle. - Application instructions and deadlines are published on the [APhA Foundation Incentive Grants page](https://www.aphafoundation.org/incentive-grants). - Applicants must submit a project proposal detailing objectives, methods, expected impact, and budget. - Grant recipients are required to submit: - Interim report (by March 1) - Final project report - Final expense report - Short video summary of the project --- ## Additional Information - Funds may be used only for direct project costs (no indirect costs or salaries for recipients). - Consultant fees, research/technician services, and administrative expenses may be allowed if justified in the budget. - The program is supported in part by the Community Pharmacy Foundation and occasionally in collaboration with the CDC. - Past funded projects have addressed a wide range of topics, including vaccine confidence campaigns, technology-enabled immunization tracking, and pharmacy-based outreach for underserved populations. --- ## External Links - [APhA Foundation Incentive Grants Program](https://www.aphafoundation.org/incentive-grants) - [2025 Incentive Grant Recipients & Project Examples (PDF)](https://www.aphafoundation.org/_files/ugd/7deb5e_3fda1eacccad4ea980c2a3be8c069f97.pdf) - [Community Pharmacy Foundation](https://communitypharmacyfoundation.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |--------------------|------------------------------------|---------------| | APhA Foundation | info@aphafoundation.org | 202-429-7565 | | Program Contact | nsandoval@aphanet.org | | For current recipients: [Interim report submission portal](https://apha.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/1992/home)

Rothholz Family Innovation in Immunization Practices Incentive Grant

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