Community-Partnered Participatory Research Award (CPPRA)
Supports community-academic research partnerships in California to address commercial tobacco use and reduce health disparities through actionable, community-engaged science.
Funder: University of California
Due Dates: August 20, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline (required) — CPPRA | October 29, 2026: Full application deadline (invited applicants) — CPPRA
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000/year (Pilot, 2 yrs) or $600,000/year (Full, 3 yrs) in direct costs; split between Community and Academic Co-PIs.
Summary: Supports equitable, partnered research between California academic and community organizations to address commercial tobacco use and related health disparities.
Key Information: LOI is required; both Community and Academic Co-PIs must be named and affiliated at submission.
Description
This grant supports collaborative, community-academic research projects that aim to reduce the impact of commercial tobacco use and related diseases in California. The program emphasizes authentic, equitable partnerships between academic researchers and community-based organizations, with a focus on integrating community knowledge and scientific inquiry to address tobacco-related health disparities. Projects should produce actionable findings that inform policy and practice for tobacco prevention and cessation, especially among populations most affected by tobacco industry targeting and adverse social determinants of health.
