Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health and Climate Solutions 2019

To:	Chairs and Administrators: Departments in the Biological, Physical, and Social Sciences; Associate Deans for Research; College/School Research Administrators
From:	Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Education
Date:	December 21, 2018
Subject:	Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health and Climate Solutions

Deadline

Deadline for Internal Review:

January 04, 2019

Project Description

Through this funding opportunity, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) seeks to develop and amplify the evidence around a set of approaches that improve community health and well-being and advance health equity, while also addressing climate change adaptation or mitigation. Eligible, local approaches can focus on one or more of a range of determinants of health—including, but not limited to: air quality; energy sources; transportation or mobility design; food and water systems; housing; and health systems. Proposals should specify the determinants of health that the given approach is addressing, and the expected impact on health and well-being. Grant funds will support research and evaluation activities to develop the best possible evidence highlighting what is working well with the select approach and why; where there have been opportunities and challenges; and how other communities may learn from this approach to tackle similar challenges. *All interventions eligible for this funding must have been implemented and active for at least one year as of the date of the application.

Amount per Award: Up to $350,000
Duration of Award: 2 Years
Number of Awards: Up to 8 total awards

Eligibility

• Proposals must discuss approaches focused in one or more geographically defined communities.
• The community or organization implementing the approaches to address the health impacts of climate change, while improving health equity, must serve as the primary applicant (Project Director), and will be the prime recipient of funds. Individuals from collaborating organizations (e.g. research partner) can serve as the co-Project Director.
• Eligible applicant organizations include public and private nonprofit organizations, federally or state-recognized Indian tribal governments, indigenous organizations, local government, and academic institutions.

 

UW-Madison is allowed to submit one application.

Website

The following link contains additional information on the program and specific application instructions:
https://www.rwjf.org/en/library/funding-opportunities/2018/health-and-climate-solutions-hub.html

Internal Competition Application Instructions

Sponsor Deadlines

Applications are due to Robert Wood Johnson Foundation by February 08, 2019.

Questions?

Contact grants@research.wisc.edu.