Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunity Announcements
Explore below for upcoming funding opportunities that may be relevant to the work you’re doing.
Current Funding Opportunities
Call for Board Applications: Carequality
Due Date: May 27, 2026
Organization: Carequality
Carequality has announced an open call for applications to fill a seat on its Board of Directors, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive, community-driven governance in interoperability. The selected candidate will serve a three-year term (2026–2029), with applications open through May 27, 2026. Notably, the opportunity extends beyond current Carequality implementers—leaders from across the health IT ecosystem with expertise in data exchange, architecture, interoperability, and cybersecurity are encouraged to apply. As Carequality continues to advance nationwide data exchange and support initiat
Carequality has announced an open call for applications to fill a seat on its Board of Directors, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive, community-driven governance in interoperability. The selected candidate will serve a three-year term (2026–2029), with applications open through May 27, 2026. Notably, the opportunity extends beyond current Carequality implementers—leaders from across the health IT ecosystem with expertise in data exchange, architecture, interoperability, and cybersecurity are encouraged to apply. As Carequality continues to advance nationwide data exchange and support initiatives like TEFCA and the CMS Digital Health Ecosystem, this is a meaningful opportunity to help shape the future of trusted, connected health data.
Funding Opportunity: HRSA NRSA for Primary Medical Care (HRSA-26-035)
Due Date: May 29, 2026
Organization: HRSA
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has opened applications for its National Research Service Award (NRSA) program focused on primary medical care. This funding opportunity supports the development of highly qualified researchers capable of advancing rigorous primary care research—an increasingly critical priority as health systems work to improve access, quality, and outcomes.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has opened applications for its National Research Service Award (NRSA) program focused on primary medical care. This funding opportunity supports the development of highly qualified researchers capable of advancing rigorous primary care research—an increasingly critical priority as health systems work to improve access, quality, and outcomes.
Eligible applicants include domestic public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education with prior funding under specific Public Health Service Act programs (2011–2025). Applications are open through May 29, 2026.
For organizations working at the intersection of data, care delivery, and population health, this program offers an opportunity to strengthen the research pipeline and support evidence-based innovation in primary care.
NIH: Addressing Health Disparities Among Immigrant Populations Through Effective Interventions
Due Date: June 5, 2026
Organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The purpose of the immigrant health initiative is to support research to design and implement effective interventions to enhance health advantages and reduce health disparities among U.S. immigrant populations (particularly agricultural workers, unaccompanied minors, first generation immigrants, and children of immigrant families) and address factors related to immigration experiences that affect health. For this Notice of Special Interest (NOSI), the term “1st generation” refers to people who were born outside of the U.S. and its territories and relocated to the U.S. The term “2nd generation” re
The purpose of the immigrant health initiative is to support research to design and implement effective interventions to enhance health advantages and reduce health disparities among U.S. immigrant populations (particularly agricultural workers, unaccompanied minors, first generation immigrants, and children of immigrant families) and address factors related to immigration experiences that affect health. For this Notice of Special Interest (NOSI), the term “1st generation” refers to people who were born outside of the U.S. and its territories and relocated to the U.S. The term “2nd generation” refers to the U.S. born children of 1st generation immigrants.
Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants
Due Date: July 8, 2026
Organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The purpose of the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants program is to support federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges and universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations (collectively, eligible AI/AN Tribal entities) to plan and conduct preparatory work for developing competitive NARCH applications.
MAHA ELEVATE (Make America Healthy Again: Enhancing Lifestyle and Evaluating Value-based Approaches Through Evidence) Model
Due Date: September 1, 2026
Organization: CMS Innovation Center (CMMI)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Date may not be accurately reflected as it has not been released yet. Notice of Funding Opportunity expected to be released early 2026; model begins September 1, 2026 (specific deadline not yet published).
The purpose of the MAHA ELEVATE Model is to evaluate whether value-based care approaches that focus on lifestyle interventions and preventive strategies can improve population health outcomes, reduce chronic disease burden, and lower total cost of care through evidence-based, person-centered models.
The Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model
Due Date: December 1, 2027
Organization: CMS Innovation Center (CMMI)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due date may not be accurately reflected as it has not been released yet. The initial planning phase is from March 2026 through December 2027.
The purpose of the Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model is to test whether providing accountable care organizations (ACOs) with extended participation timelines, predictable financial benchmarks, and enhanced flexibility can improve care coordination, quality, and cost outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries while supporting long-term investment in value-based care.
Past Funding Opportunities
Call for Applications: Administration for Community Living – Health at Home Challenge
Due Date: May 15, 2026
Organization: Administration for Community Living
The challenge aims to support whole-person care, improve health outcomes, reduce costs, and help individuals remain safely in their homes and communities. Teams led by Community Care Hubs (CCHs) in partnership with healthcare organizations are encouraged to apply. Priority geographies include Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, and others, though applicants nationwide are welcome.
The initiative highlights the growing importance of community-clinical integration, care coordination, workflow integration, and scalable referral infrastructure in supporting aging and disability populations.
The challenge aims to support whole-person care, improve health outcomes, reduce costs, and help individuals remain safely in their homes and communities. Teams led by Community Care Hubs (CCHs) in partnership with healthcare organizations are encouraged to apply. Priority geographies include Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, and others, though applicants nationwide are welcome.
The initiative highlights the growing importance of community-clinical integration, care coordination, workflow integration, and scalable referral infrastructure in supporting aging and disability populations.
Teams are encouraged to submit an optional Intent to Apply by Friday, May 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET via email to . The email should provide all and only the following information:
- Team name, team members, and primary contact information
- A brief description of the proposed community care network-health care partnership and services to reach the target population (maximum 500 words)
- Submitting teams must designate a CCH representative as the primary point of contact for the submissions. The primary point of contact for each submission must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is 18 or older. The primary point of contact will be responsible for all correspondence regarding this Challenge.
RWJF – From Insight to Action: Health Equity Research that Meets This Moment
Due Date: May 14, 2026
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has released a new call for proposals, “From Insight to Action: Health Equity Research that Meets This Moment,” supporting community-rooted, action-oriented research aimed at advancing health equity. This opportunity prioritizes projects that identify root causes of structural inequities, counter misinformation, and generate actionable insights to inform systems change.
Deadline for Letters of Intent: May 14, 2026 (3:00 PM ET)
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has released a new call for proposals, “From Insight to Action: Health Equity Research that Meets This Moment,” supporting community-rooted, action-oriented research aimed at advancing health equity. This opportunity prioritizes projects that identify root causes of structural inequities, counter misinformation, and generate actionable insights to inform systems change.
Grants of up to $500,000 (up to 36 months) are available, with approximately 20 awards expected. Proposals must demonstrate strong, established community partnerships and a focus on real-world impact.
Deadline for Letters of Intent: May 14, 2026 (3:00 PM ET)
This is a strong opportunity for organizations working at the intersection of health data, community partnerships, and system transformation to advance impactful, equity-focused research.
RFP: Community Information Exchange of Johnson County
Due Date: May 8, 2026
Organization: Community Information Exchange of Johnson County
The Community Information Exchange (CIE) of Johnson County requests proposals from partners who can provide innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions tailored to the complexity of a multi-agency, integrated ecosystem that supports both cross-agency coordination and crisis response. The CIE initiative aims to establish a foundation for coordinated data sharing, shared governance, and structured collaboration between stakeholders. By assessing current data sharing capabilities, identifying gaps, analyzing workforce and operational capacities, and defining future-state data flows and system re
Deadline to Submit Questions: April 22, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. CST
Deadline to Submit Proposals: May 8, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. CST.
The Community Information Exchange (CIE) of Johnson County requests proposals from partners who can provide innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions tailored to the complexity of a multi-agency, integrated ecosystem that supports both cross-agency coordination and crisis response. The CIE initiative aims to establish a foundation for coordinated data sharing, shared governance, and structured collaboration between stakeholders. By assessing current data sharing capabilities, identifying gaps, analyzing workforce and operational capacities, and defining future-state data flows and system requirements, the project will create a clear pathway toward fully integrated cross-system care coordination.
Deadline to Submit Questions: April 22, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. CST
Deadline to Submit Proposals: May 8, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. CST.
Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) Model
Due Date: April 1, 2026
Organization: CMS Innovation Center (CMMI)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications must be submitted via the Participant Portal by April 1, 2026 for the first performance period beginning July 1, 2026; applications received after this date will be considered for a January 1, 2027 start.
The purpose of the Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) Model is to improve care delivery and outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions by testing value-based payment approaches that strengthen care integration, promote health equity, and support scalable, evidence-based interventions across diverse care settings.
RWJF Call for Proposal – Local Data for Equitable Communities
Due Date: March 3, 2026
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s (RWJF) recent Call for Proposals (CFP) invites eligible U.S.-based nonprofit organizations to apply for the Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program, which supports projects that use data to address inequities in physical, economic, and social conditions at the local level. The goal is to advance health equity by empowering communities to collect, analyze, and use data to understand challenges, set priorities, advocate for change, and hold decision-makers accountable. Funded by RWJF and coordinated by the Urban Institute, the program will award up to 30
Improving Health Decision Making With Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research: Retrospective Observational Studies Leveraging Existing Data Sources PCORI Funding Announcement — Cycle 1 2026
Due Date: January 6, 2026
Organization: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) intends to issue a PCORI Funding Announcement (PFA) on Dec. 2, 2025, Improving Health Decision Making with Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research in Cancer, Pain, Substance Use, Maternal Morbidity and Mortality, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Sensory Health, Metabolic and Endocrine Health, Mental and Behavioral Health and Rare Diseases: Retrospective Observational Studies Leveraging Existing Data Sources.
Key Dates:
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) intends to issue a PCORI Funding Announcement (PFA) on Dec. 2, 2025, Improving Health Decision Making with Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research in Cancer, Pain, Substance Use, Maternal Morbidity and Mortality, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Sensory Health, Metabolic and Endocrine Health, Mental and Behavioral Health and Rare Diseases: Retrospective Observational Studies Leveraging Existing Data Sources.
This PCORI Funding Announcement is seeking to fund well-designed, methodologically robust retrospective observational patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) studies that will produce timely, impactful and patient-centered results to inform healthcare decision making and improve health outcomes. This preannouncement provides potential applicants with additional time to identify collaborators; obtain patient and stakeholder input; secure data access; and develop responsive, high-quality proposals.
Key Dates:
- PFA Opens – Dec. 2, 2025
- Applicant Town Hall – Dec. 10, 2025, 12 pm (ET)
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline – Jan. 6, 2026; 5 pm (ET)
- LOI Status Notification – Feb. 3, 2026
- Application Deadline – May. 5, 2026; 5 pm (ET)
Advancing Healthcare for Older Adults from Populations that Experience Health Disparities
Due Date: December 31, 2025
Organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The purpose of this initiative is to advance the science and implementation of innovative multi-level health care research for older adults from populations that experience health disparities. The initiative will support research designed to (1) gain a better understanding of appropriate screening, diagnostic, and clinical care guidelines in a primary care setting, (2) explore shared decision-making that is needed to enhance care planning and patient agency between clinicians and care teams with the older adult and their caregiver(s), and (3) identify effective strategies for care coordination.
Request for Proposals: Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Services
Due Date: December 5, 2025
Organization: CyncHealth Nebraska
CyncHealth Nebraska is committed to the continuous enhancement of our solutions and the delivery of an excellent participant experience. We are evaluating vendor solutions for the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) and would like to invite you to participate in our Request for Proposals (RFP) process.
Key Dates:
- RFP Issued: 11/26/2025
- Letter of Intent to Submit: 12/05/2025, 5:00 pm (CST)
- Questions Due: 12/06/2025
- Question Responses: 12/11/2025
- Proposal Submission Deadline: 12/22/2025, 5:00 pm (CST)
- Evaluation Period: 12/23/2025 – 01/06/2026
- Final Selection Announced: 01/7/2026
Become a Partner with the Centene Foundation
Due Date: November 30, 2025
Organization: Centene Foundation
Centene has always believed the best way to deliver health care is locally. Our uniquely local approach has been our greatest strength since the beginning.
All our partners are charity organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or Section 170(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, and requests must meet the giving requirements and criteria for funding.
Centene has always believed the best way to deliver health care is locally. Our uniquely local approach has been our greatest strength since the beginning.
We apply that same perspective to the work of the Centene Foundation, which furthers our company’s mission by partnering with organizations with deep community expertise and history. These partnerships focus on three distinct pillars: healthcare, social services and education. Because we recognize that transforming the health of our communities requires more than one-time contributions, we seek partnerships that can grow over time and position our communities to thrive.
All our partners are charity organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or Section 170(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, and requests must meet the giving requirements and criteria for funding.