Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is soliciting letters of intent for the Health Equity Research for Action (HERA) program. This program aims to support community-rooted, action-oriented health equity research that reflects lived realities and responds to immediate and long-term needs. The research will help maintain access to evidence, support accountability, and inform efforts to build more equitable systems.
RWJF and its coordinating centers are interested in research that identifies the root causes of structural discrimination, challenges harmful narratives that undermine individual and community health and wellbeing, and disrupts growing mis- and disinformation. Proposals must include research that is conducted in equitable community partnership; focuses on at least one of RWJF’s seven Prioritized Systems; informs systems change; and leads to actionable solutions.
RWJF seven prioritized systems include:
- Community Development,
- Economic Inclusion for Families,
- Government,
- Health Science Knowledge,
- Healthcare,
- Media, and
- Public Health.
Applicants must demonstrate an existing, authentic, and accountable community partnership of at least two years (with more time preferred). One of the co-principal investigators must be a representative or leadership from community-based organizations.
Key Details
- Letter of Intent Deadline: May 14, 2026, 3 PM ET
- Full Proposal Deadline: July 27, 2026 by invite only
- Grant Duration: 36 Months
- Maximum Award Amount: $500,000.
Please see the Health Equity Research for Action Website for the Call for Proposals (CFP) and additional information.