About the 2014 Call for Proposals
Brief proposal deadline: April 2, 2014
The Health Impact Project is issuing its fourth call for proposals to support two types of initiatives:
Preference will be given to HIAs in one or more of the following categories:
For more information on the regional distribution and diverse topical application of HIA practice, please refer to the searchable map of HIA activity in the United States.
More information:
HIA demonstration project grants
HIA program grants
Application process
Additional funding opportunities
Call for Proposals: Overview (PDF)
HIA demonstration project grants
Each grant will support a single HIA intended to inform a specific upcoming decision on a proposed local, tribal, or state policy, project, or program. The Health Impact Project seeks to produce a balanced portfolio of completed HIAs that builds a compelling case to policymakers regarding the utility and potential applications of HIA.
HIA experience is not required for demonstration project applicants. We encourage public health organizations and agencies, along with applicants whose primary focus is not health, to apply.
Applicants invited to submit a full proposal can attend an HIA training session Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Washington. More details on the training will be provided with the full proposal invitation. Travel scholarships will be available to invited applicants that wish to attend but would not be able to do so without financial assistance Through partnerships with experienced HIA practitioners, the Health Impact Project also provides tailored HIA training and ongoing technical assistance throughout each demonstration project grant.
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HIA program grants
HIA program grants will support organizations with experience conducting HIAs to develop and implement tools and approaches that stably integrate the consideration of health in other sectors’ decision-making. The grants will also help support implementation of a plan that establishes the relationships, systems, and funding mechanisms needed to maintain a steady HIA program that endures after the grant ends.
When the brief proposal is submitted, program grant applicants must have completed one high-quality, successful HIA that achieved valuable results such as influencing the outcome of a decision or developing a collaborative partnership with policymakers outside the health sector. (Read more about existing HIA programs.)
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Application process
There are two stages to the application process. First, applicants submit a brief proposal that describes the project and includes an estimated budget. If invited, select applicants then submit a full proposal, budget, budget narrative, and other documentation.
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to:
Additional Funding Opportunities
In addition to the awards offered through the national CFP, funding for three demonstration projects is available for HIAs in Minnesota, thanks to support from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation. Interested applicants should refer to the national CFP for all details on the selection criteria and application process and note the following differences: