Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health

Additional Information:
http://www.rwjf.org/en/library/funding-opportunities/2015/evidence-for-action-investigator-initiated-research-to-build-a-culture-of-health.html?rid=GCwK8mvlIypq6d4XQxCigg&et_cid=271792

Description:

Purpose

Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health is a national program of RWJF that supports the Foundation’s commitment to building a Culture of Health in the United States. The program aims to provide individuals, organizations, communities, policymakers, and researchers with the empirical evidence needed to address the key determinants of health encompassed in the Culture of Health Action Framework. In addition, Evidence for Action will also support efforts to assess outcomes and set priorities for action.  It will do this by encouraging and supporting creative, rigorous research on the impact of innovative programs, policies and partnerships on health and well-being, and on novel approaches to measuring health determinants and outcomes.

Total Awards

Approximately $2.2 million will be awarded annually. We expect to fund between five and 12 grants each year for periods of up to 30 months. We anticipate that this funding opportunity will remain open for at least a period of three years; however, decisions about modifications to the program and the duration of the program will be made by RWJF at its sole discretion.

Key Dates

Informational Web Conferences
Informational Web Conferences are scheduled for June 8, 2015 and July 22, 2015 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. ET. (10:30-11:30 a.m. PT). Registration is required:

June 8, 2015

July 22, 2015

Since applications are accepted on a rolling basis, these dates indicate the earliest submission, response, and funding decisions. Applications received at a later date can anticipate a similar pace.
June 1, 2015
CFP release, program begins accepting letters of intent
July 17, 2015
Notice on status of letters of intent received in June
September 11, 2015
Deadline for first set of invited full proposals
October 23, 2015
Notification of awards
December 4, 2015
Start date

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Applicants must be either public entities or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applicant organizations must be based in the United States or its territories. Awards will be made to organizations, not to individuals.