Community Grant Projects - Implementation

Community Grant Projects - Implementation Category

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.

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.