Call for Proposals

The call for proposals is currently OPEN.

The Health Impact Project call for proposals (CFP) is seeking applicants to undertake health impact assessment (HIA) demonstration projects. The goal of the CFP and subsequent HIAs is to improve health, demonstrate the effectiveness of HIAs and promote their incorporation into local, state, tribal, and federal decision-making. Government agencies, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will receive grants of $25,000 to $150,000. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis; proposals may be submitted at any time.  
 
HIAs bring together relevant public input, available data and a range of qualitative and quantitative methods to anticipate the potential health consequences of a proposed policy, program or project. They are a structured yet flexible process for developing practical recommendations that decision makers can use to advance well-informed public policies, programs and projects that avoid unintended health consequences and unexpected costs. Learn more about HIAs.

Applicants need not have experience with HIAs to apply to the CFP. Rather, they should have knowledge of the decision-making process that they aim to influence and the ability to communicate effectively with all of the players in that process, from elected officials to their community members. Grantees will receive training, mentoring and technical assistance from the Health Impact Project and leading HIA experts.

The application process is described below.  After reviewing this information, please visit the online application system to begin.

  1. Call for Proposals.
    • The call for proposals is currently OPEN. The application period is rolling and there are no deadlines for letters of interest.
    • Before beginning the online application, please carefully read the call for proposals (CFP).
    • There are two stages in the competitive proposal process: (1) applicants submit a letter of interest that describes the project; and, if invited, (2) applicants then submit a full proposal, budget, budget narrative and organizational documents for review. 
    • You may also find the requirements for the full proposal useful in planning your application and completing the letter of interest.
    • To download a .pdf of the CFP please click here.

  2. Frequently Asked Questions
    • Is my organization eligible to apply?
    • What if I do not have public health expertise?
    • What are the key deadlines?
    Many of your questions may be answered in "Frequently Asked Questions."

  3. Web Conference:
    On November 5, 2009, we held a Web conference for interested applicants. The meeting included a presentation and a question and answer session. We encourage you to view the recorded and archived conference.  To assist you in crafting a letter of interest, you may wish to refer the presentation slides.

  4. Online Application
    All proposals – both the letter of interest and the full proposal – must be submitted via the online application system. After you have read the CFP and the FAQ, please begin the application here.