Community-Partnered Participatory Research Award (CPPRA)
The CPPRA funds research partnerships to develop and evaluate culturally tailored smoking cessation interventions for pregnant Californians impacted by tobacco, led by UC and community organizations.
Funder: University of California - Office of The President
Due Dates: August 20, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) submission deadline (12:00 p.m. noon PT) | October 29, 2026: Full application (new applications and resubmissions) submission deadline (12:00 p.m. noon PT)
Funding Amounts: Up to $600,000/year (max $300,000/year per Co-PI); maximum duration 3 years; direct costs only; full indirect costs for non-UC institutions, capped for UC.
Summary: Supports community–academic partnerships to develop, implement, and evaluate culturally tailored smoking cessation interventions for pregnant individuals in California communities disproportionately impacted by tobacco-related illness.
Key Information: Requires both a California-based community Co-PI and an academic Co-PI; strong community engagement and a Community Advisory Board are mandatory.
Description
This award funds collaborative, equity-driven research partnerships between California-based academic institutions and community organizations to address maternal smoking cessation in populations facing tobacco-related health disparities. The program is designed to foster culturally responsive, community-engaged interventions that can be implemented and sustained within real-world healthcare and community settings, ultimately aiming to reduce adverse maternal and infant outcomes and interrupt cycles of tobacco-related harm.
