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AMA Community Health Impact Lab Micro Grants

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Funding Amount

$50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

AMA Community Health Impact Lab Micro Grants

Funder: American Medical Association

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.

Award Amount: $50,000 per grant

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

  • Application Opens: November 13, 2025
  • Application Deadline: March 1, 2026 (PAST - as of April 3, 2026)
  • 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

1. Start Your Application: Available through the AMA website
2. 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.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

healthcarecommunity-healthfood-security

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