How much funding does Choosing Wisely Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Choosing Wisely Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Choosing Wisely Grants?

Eligible applicants: Delivery systems and hospital networks. Geography: Community-based groups.

How often is Choosing Wisely Grants offered?

Choosing Wisely Grants is described as a one-time opportunity.

Who has received Choosing Wisely Grants funding?

Abim Foundation's IRS filings list 4 awards under this program (2020–2021). Recent recipients include Costs of Care (Quincy, MA), $5,000 in 2021; The Regents of the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI), $36,152 in 2020; National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (Washington, DC), $5,000 in 2020.

Choosing Wisely Grants

Abim Foundation

Foundation One-time Healthcare Grants Health Education Grants Community Health Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Delivery systems and hospital networks

Geography

Community-based groups

Other requirements

State medical societies
Specialty societies
Regional health collaboratives
Physician-led organizations

Overview

Funder: ABIM Foundation with continued funding from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)

The ABIM Foundation awarded grants to organizations that promote the goals of the Choosing Wisely campaign, supporting initiatives focused on reducing utilization of unnecessary tests and treatments.

Award Cycles:

Spring 2015 (Second Round): Seven initiatives funded
Early 2013 (First Round): 21 projects funded

Focus Areas:

Reducing unnecessary medical tests and treatments
Physician education on Choosing Wisely recommendations
Community-based collaboration
Multi-stakeholder partnerships
Hospital and health system partnerships

Eligible Applicants:

State medical societies
Specialty societies
Regional health collaboratives
Delivery systems and hospital networks
Physician-led organizations
Community-based groups

Geographic Scope: United States (recipients included California, Maine, North Carolina, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Ohio, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Tennessee, Texas, Oregon)

Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from Abim Foundation's IRS filings)

Costs of Care

Quincy, MA · 2021

$5,000
The Regents of the University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI · 2020

$36K
National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions

Washington, DC · 2020

$5,000

4 grants in Abim Foundation's 2020–2021 filings reference “Choosing Wisely Grants” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What Abim Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 23
Total given: $993K
Median grant: $20K
Range: $10K–$269K

By dollars: District of Columbia 32%, Pennsylvania 10%, Michigan 10%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; Nashville, TN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
83% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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Regents of the University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI

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$87K
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