The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced on Apr. 21 that it is seeking letters of intent for its Health Equity Research for Action (HERA) program. The initiative aims to support community-based, action-oriented research focused on health equity and addressing both immediate and long-term needs.
The HERA program intends to generate evidence that supports accountability and informs efforts to create more equitable systems. According to the foundation, research should identify the root causes of structural discrimination, challenge harmful narratives affecting individual and community wellbeing, and address mis- and disinformation. Proposals must be developed in partnership with communities, focus on at least one of RWJF’s seven prioritized systems—Community Development, Economic Inclusion for Families, Government, Health Science Knowledge, Healthcare, Media, or Public Health—and lead to actionable solutions.
Applicants are required to demonstrate an existing community partnership of at least two years’ duration. One co-principal investigator must represent or lead a community-based organization. Key deadlines include a letter of intent due by May 14 at 3 PM Eastern Time; full proposals are by invitation only and due July 27. Grants will last up to 36 months with a maximum award amount of $500,000.
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources secures funding through public contributions to support its programs according to the official website. The university also promotes sustainable practices aimed at strengthening resilient ecosystems and economic vitality as reported by the same source.
The University utilizes nine research and extension centers representing California’s diverse ecosystems according to its official website. It has gained recognition for trusted services linking research directly with community needs as stated by the university’s site. As part of the University of California system managing Cooperative Extension services according to its official website, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources conducts over 33,800 educational events annually while engaging more than 18,400 volunteers in its initiatives.