Healthy Eating Research Round 14 Grants – Concept Papers Due by April 3, 2024

Supportive and Equitable Policies and Programs Enabling All U.S. Children and Adolescents to Thrive: Focus on Diet Quality, Access to Affordable Nutritious Foods, and Nutrition Security

Download the full Call for Proposals (CFP)

This CFP aims to fund research on supportive family policies and programs that have strong potential to impact equitable access to nutritious food in communities, nutrition security, diet quality, and improved nutrition and health outcomes. We are especially interested in strategies to improve health outcomes for families with lower incomes and/or racially and ethnically diverse populations experiencing higher rates of diet-related chronic disease and/or health disparities. Findings will be used to guide and inform decision making about policy and system changes that can advance nutrition equity and improve health.

This CFP focuses on five areas related to supportive family policies and programs to improve nutrition and health:

  • Child nutrition programs
  • Food access and hunger-relief programs
  • Structural inequities impacting access to healthy and affordable foods
  • Social and economic programs (non-food policies)
  • Emerging topics

Download the full CFP for brief descriptions of each thematic area; examples of potential research topics or questions can be found in this FAQ document.

Grants will be awarded up to a maximum of $275,000 and 24 months in duration. Proposals requesting lower budget amounts and shorter periods (e.g., 12-18 months) are encouraged. 

In this video, HER’s Deputy Director Megan Lott talks about the five priority topic areas for this funding opportunity and how to apply.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through the RWJF online system. Visit the application site to apply.

Key Dates and Deadlines

  • January 31, 2024: RWJF online system available to applicants to submit concept papers.
  • April 3, 2024 (3 p.m. ET): Deadline for receipt of concept papers in the online system. Concept papers submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed.
  • May 8, 2024: Applicants notified whether they are invited to submit a full proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Download answers to Frequently Asked Questions for this CFP. If you have additional questions about this funding opportunity, please contact the HER national program office at healthyeating@duke.edu.

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