Are there a maximum number of submissions per organization?
No, there is no maximum number of submissions per organization. However, there is an expectation that there will only be one application for each terminated federal grant or contract.
Rapid Response Research Eligibility
If the terminated grant is dispersed by a state institution but initiated from a federal funding source are we eligible?
Yes, applicants who were receiving pass-through funding that was terminated at the federal level are eligible. Either federal notice or notice of termination from the pass-through agency is acceptable verification.
Am I eligible if my grant is not being continued, but termination hasn’t happened yet?
Yes, if you received a multi-year or multi-phase award and know that your grant is being terminated or will not be continued despite meeting all of the required criteria, you are eligible to apply even if you currently still have access to funds.
Does the lead applicant organization for the Rapid Response Research submission need to be the same as the lead organization as the original federally-funded grant?
No. Any organization that received funding through the original grant is able to act as a lead applicant organization.
Who IS eligible for funding through Rapid Response Research?
Rapid Response Research funding is exclusively available to applicants whose federally funded racial or Indigenous health equity research has been interrupted due to federal funding shifts.
We welcome applications from organizations with Project Directors of all personal and professional backgrounds. We especially encourage applications that include Project Directors having backgrounds and life experiences that are underrepresented on research teams, including Indigenous, Black, Latino, and other persons of color; and who are not currently a project director on or receiving greater than 25% of their salary from an RWJF funded grant.
Who is NOT eligible for Rapid Response Research funding?
Researchers who have not already received funding from a federal source (including those who have been notified that their application for federal funding will no longer be reviewed) are NOT eligible for Rapid Response Research funding.
What constitutes “early- to mid-career”?
For the purposes of this funding opportunity, early-to-mid-career is defined as within 10 years of completion of the highest earned degree for non-tenured track or non-academic positions, or pre-tenure through up to two years post-tenure for tenure-track faculty positions.
May I serve as the lead Project Director for the Rapid Response Research awards if I was not the lead Project Director/Principal Investigator on the federally funded research project?
Yes. You do not need to have been the original Project Director on the grant to apply for this funding; it is sufficient to have been a member of the original research team.
What types of health equity research is E4A most interested in funding?
While we will not re-scrutinize the research design and approach for Rapid Response Research applications, we are interested in funding projects that align with the spirit and values of E4A. Applicants should be involved in and exhibit a track record of conducting community-centered, action-oriented research focused on structural solutions to advance racial and Indigenous health equity.
May we submit multiple applications for different components of a previously funded project?
No. Grants are restricted to one award per previously funded project. Therefore, we encourage teams to apply collaboratively rather than submitting multiple applications for the same project and work together to determine the most pressing needs to include in the application.
If we have multiple projects with rescinded federal funding, should we bundle them for this funding opportunity or submit separate applications?
Applicants with multiple terminated federal grants that align with the call for proposals should submit separate applications for each grant.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply for funding?
Any organization based in the United States or its occupied territories is eligible for funding. Submissions from teams that include both U.S. and international members are eligible, but the lead applicant organization must be based in the United States or its occupied territories.
May I apply for this funding opportunity if I am currently receiving or formerly received funding from Evidence for Action or RWJF?
People who are project directors on currently active RWJF grants or who are currently receiving greater than 25% of their salary from an RWJF funded grant are NOT eligible to apply. Former RWJF grantees and people currently receiving less than 25% of their salary from RWJF may apply.