Funding Opportunities
Supporting the Work
The REACH team continually seeks avenues of support for the important work of its partner organizations. The opportunities listed here have been carefully curated with these partners in mind, and the list will be updated regularly to reflect the current funding landscape. These public and private funders share a concern for equity, though they may have a particular interest in any one of REACH’s focus areas: education, employment, food access/security, housing, or population health.
Research Grants on Reducing Inequality
This William T. Grant Foundation program supports research aimed at reducing inequality in the academic, social, behavioral, or economic outcomes of young people ages 5-25 in the US, with a priority on work addressing inequalities of race, ethnicity, economic standing, language minority status, or immigrant origins. The Major Research Grants program makes awards of $100K–$600K over 2–3 years, and the next deadline is July 29, 2026 at 3PM ET.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
WKKF prioritizes five areas of grantmaking, including Strong and Equitable Food Systems and Health and Health Equity. Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), providing a high-level description of an organization’s work, are accepted on a rolling basis through the application portal. Within 30 days, invited applicants will be asked to submit a more formal proposal.
Hearst Foundations
Among this funder’s priorities are programs educating the next generation of health professionals, innovative models of early childhood and K–12 education, and programs improving access to high-quality healthcare for low-income populations. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and the minimum grant size is $100,000.
Achieving Equitable Outcomes
The Commonwealth Fund supports independent research on health care issues and makes grants to improve health care practice and policy. Its Achieving Health Outcomes program aims to reduce unequal treatment, experience, and outcomes in health and health care. Letters of inquiry (LOI) are accepted on a rolling basis.