AMA Community Health Impact Lab Micro Grants
Funding Amount
$50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- Physicians with community health improvement ideas
- Focus on addressing health-related challenges faced by people with limited access to care
Overview
The AMA is awarding a total of $1 million in micro grants to support 20 physician-led initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes in their communities.
Total Funding Available: $1 million (20 grants)
Eligibility
- Physicians with community health improvement ideas
- Focus on addressing health-related challenges faced by people with limited access to care
Focus Areas
- Food insecurity
- Caregiver support
- Maternal health
- Other community health challenges
Timeline
- Notification of Awards: April 30, 2026
- Project Period: 12 months
Key Information
- Physician-led initiatives
- Community-focused health improvement
- Support for underserved populations
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Start Your Application: Available through the AMA website
- Informational Resources: Two informational webinars available featuring:
- Emily Cleveland Manchanda, MD, MPH
- Neha Sachdev, MD, MS
- Hannah Seoh, MBA, MPH, MS
Application Materials Needed
- Community health improvement proposal
- Details on addressing health challenges in limited access populations
- Project plan for 12-month period
Note
As of April 3, 2026, the March 1, 2026 deadline has passed. The next application cycle information should be available on the AMA website.
What American Medical Association actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 142
- Total given
- $7.28M
- Median grant
- $30K
- Range
- $250–$375K
- By dollars: New York 11%, Maryland 11%, California 11%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; New York, NY; Chicago, IL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Fields of Work
- Healthcare
- Community health
- Food security
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