"The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is committed to transforming health in our lifetime and to paving the way to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. To achieve that vision, RWJF supports health equity research that 'increases opportunities for everyone to live the healthiest life possible, no matter who we are, where we live, or how much money we make.' Achieving health equity requires identifying solutions to the historical and contemporary root causes of inequities.

"RWJF is launching this CFP as part of a new research funding program, Health Equity Research for Action (HERA). HERA will 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."

April 27, 2026: A pre-recorded applicant webinar will be made available. 

May 14, 2026 (3 p.m. ET): Deadline for receipt of letters of intent.

Read the complete call for proposals on the RWJF website.