Health Equity Research for Action 2026 for US-Based Organizations (Up to $500,000 Funding)

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's call for proposals, titled 'From Insight to Action: Health Equity Research that Meets This Moment', aims to support research that addresses the root causes of structural discrimination and promotes health equity. This initiative is part of the Health Equity Research for Action (HERA) program, which focuses on community-rooted, action-oriented research that reflects the lived realities of communities and responds to their immediate and long-term needs.

Eligible organizations can receive funding of up to $500,000 per project for a duration of up to 36 months. This funding is crucial for advancing health equity research that challenges harmful narratives and combats misinformation.

Applicant organizations must be based in the United States or its territories. They must demonstrate an existing, authentic, and accountable community partnership of at least two years, with preference given to longer partnerships. One of the co-principal investigators must be a representative or leader from community-based organizations.

Deadline: 14 May 2026 for Letters of Intent; 27 July 2026 for Full Applications

Funding provides up to $500,000 per project for a duration of up to 36 months.