RWJF: Connecting Champions for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the Health Professions 

Award: $2,000,000  
Deadline: September 24, 2026
Interested?  Notify [email protected]​​​​​​​​ for more information. All LOI documents will be due to our office no later than September 17.

Full Request for Proposal

Overview

Funder is seeks to support on US-based non-profit or organization that can serve as a national "network weaver" for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the health professions. The goal is to reduce structural barriers, contributing to a more equitable healthcare system and improved outcomes.

Funder sees stakeholders as being: academic institutions, healthcare organizations, professional associations, and others who can work together for collective action.

Important Information

Indirect cost policy at RWJF is generally 15% for universities.

Funder designates there can only be one lead organization, but can be part of a consortium, that manages all aspects of the grant, including reporting requirements.

If you are considering an application in which you are the Principal Investigator, please ensure you meet PI eligibility requirements.

Process

This is a two-step application process.

If invited to submit a full proposal (step 2), it will be managed by the Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA).