Deadline:

Jun 6, 2007 - Closed

Program Area:

Public Health

Purpose:

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) seeks to advance our work in three major strategic areas in order to improve the public’s health:

• Building the evidence for effective public health practice and policies.
• Improving the performance and impact of local and state health departments.
• Increasing advocacy for public health policies and resources for the public health system.

In order to advance our work in these areas, this solicitation seeks proposals for projects that will discover, implement, evaluate or disseminate practical and replicable solutions related to the following topics:

1. public health laws, regulations or policies
2. public health advocacy or communications
3. engaging hard-to-reach and/or high-risk populations.

For each of the above mentioned topics, we will only accept proposals that address the areas listed below. Please note: RWJF will not consider projects related to reducing childhood obesity and/or tobacco use and exposure.

To learn more about how this CFP supports RWJF's public health strategies, visit the Public Health Interest Area of rwjf.org.

Program Information:

• Call for Proposals

Eligibility & Selection Criteria:

Eligibility Criteria

The following types of entities are eligible and encouraged to apply:

• State or local health departments, universities, boards of health, institutes, associations, federally-recognized tribes, law centers, community-based organizations, other public entities and organizations.
• Preference may be given to those applicants who may 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 U.S. or its territories.

Proposals submitted in collaboration with other organizations are strongly encouraged. However, only one organization may be listed as the lead contact in the proposal.

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be selected based upon the following criteria:

• Whether the proposed project addresses one of the three topic areas mentioned above.
• Clarity of rationale, objectives and strategies.
• Potential impact and benefit for improving the public’s health.
• Contribution to public health practice and knowledge.
• Potential contribution and impact of a public health policy.
• Commitment of partners.
• Thoroughness of proposed evaluation plans.
• Likelihood that the project can be sustained after the grant ends.
• Staff experience and qualifications.
• Feasibility of action plan.
• Potential to replicate the model and/or disseminate results.

Total Award:

• 10-15 grants of up to $200,000 each for the proposed project period.
• 5-10 grants of between $200,000 and $400,000 for the proposed project period.
• All grants have a duration for up to 24 months.

Contact:

Tim Crowley, Administrative Coordinator
publichealth1@rwjf.org

Related Materials:

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