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Community Grant Projects - Implementation

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ALLERGY ASTHMA &

Funding Amount

$10,001 - $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grant Projects - Implementation Category

Funder: The Allergists' Foundation (philanthropic arm of ACAAI)

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

  • Implementation of projects addressing challenges faced by community practicing allergists

  • Health disparities in underserved communities

  • Scaling proven interventions for allergy and asthma care

  • Quality improvement projects

  • Educational initiatives

  • Rural health programs

  • Urban health equity
  • Award Details:

  • Amount: Up to $25,000

  • Duration: 24 months (previously listed as 12-24 months)

  • Purpose: For projects in which preliminary data has been gathered and initial planning has taken place. These grants help take the work to the "next level"
  • Eligibility:

  • Community practicing allergists

  • ACAAI members (preferred)

  • Projects with established preliminary data

  • Proven concepts ready for scaling
  • Supported Project Examples:

  • Simulation-based anaphylaxis training in clinics

  • Patient perspectives on mild asthma management

  • Rural school engagement and stock inhaler programs

  • Indoor air quality monitoring in children's homes

  • Healthcare utilization studies in urban children

  • Quality improvement projects reducing inappropriate testing

  • Food allergy education for adolescents

  • Penicillin allergy evaluation programs

  • Pediatric resident curriculum development
  • Funding Support:

  • Funded through generous donations from College members

  • Supported by GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)
  • Contact Information:

  • The Allergists' Foundation

  • American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)

  • Arlington Heights, Illinois

  • Website: acaai.org

  • Executive Medical Director: Todd Mahr, MD, FACAAI

  • Grants Allocation Committee Chair: Todd Mahr, MD, FACAAI
  • Background:
    Program began in 2021. Nearly $100,000 awarded in grants each year. Projects are presented at ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission:

  • Submit proposal through call for proposals

  • Projects must have preliminary data and initial planning completed

  • Proposals must demonstrate evidence of feasibility
  • Required Elements:

  • Project description with problem statement

  • Preliminary data or pilot results

  • Implementation plan and timeline (24 months)

  • Budget justification (up to $25,000)

  • Expected outcomes and measurable objectives

  • Plan for addressing barriers to allergy and asthma care

  • Sustainability plan
  • Selection Criteria:

  • Quality and innovation of proposal

  • Strength of preliminary data

  • Focus on health disparities and underserved communities

  • Feasibility within 24-month timeframe and budget

  • Potential for significant impact

  • Creativity and resourcefulness

  • Alignment with ACAAI mission
  • Note: Specific application materials and detailed submission instructions not provided in available content. Contact The Allergists' Foundation directly for detailed application requirements.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    health-educationcommunity-health

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