Bridging Bioethics Research & Policymaking Grants

Bridging Bioethics Research & Policymaking Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Greenwall Foundation
Amount: Up to US $50,000
Last Updated: June 18, 2025

Summary

The Greenwall Foundation invites proposals for its Bridging Bioethics Research & Policymaking Grants, aimed at integrating bioethics into policy without funding academic research. This initiative addresses ethical dilemmas arising from healthcare advancements, encouraging innovative project ideas at all governmental levels. Grants up to $50,000 will prioritize projects with smaller budgets and shorter timelines. Collaborations with diverse expertise beyond academia, including policymakers, are encouraged to effectively bridge research and policy.

Overview

The Greenwall Foundation is requesting proposals for the Bridging Bioethics Research & Policymaking grant initiative, which supports the innovative and practical integration of bioethics into policy. This initiative does not fund bioethics research but, rather, supports bioethics researchers, policymakers, and others to take the next step and bridge the divide between research results and policymaking. Rapid developments in healthcare, science, and technology raise exciting possibilities to advance our health and well-being, but also raise complex ethical dilemmas. Strengthening the relationship between bioethics and policy can help decision-makers navigate conflicting points of view and find the best way forward. Guidance for Proposals Relevant policymaking under this initiative can occur at the federal, state, or local level. The Foundation intentionally is not prescribing the mechanisms it will fund through this initiative and welcomes creative ideas and applications. For illustrative purposes only, such mechanisms might include making actionable bioethics research readily available to policymakers in digestible and accessible formats or scaling up an evidence-based policy solution. They are unlikely to include publishing in an academic journal. Consistent with its status as a 501(c)(3) private foundation, the Foundation will not fund direct or grassroots lobbying (i.e., attempts to influence specific legislation) under this initiative, but education, nonpartisan analyses/reports, and other similar efforts are appropriate. We understand that proposed projects might benefit from varied professional expertise on the project team, for example, expertise in policy, communications and media relations, data visualization, or other fields. Therefore, applications from or partnerships with policymakers and others outside of academia are encouraged. Grants under this initiative will be capped at $50,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Greenwall Foundation only makes awards to affiliated individuals at institutions with tax-exempt status in the United States.