Foundation for PALTC Grant
Funding Amount
Up to $25,000
Deadline
April 13, 2026
5 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Foundation for PALTC Grant
Funder: The Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine
Contact: Victoria Hann, Foundation Director, VHann@paltmed.org | 410-992-3134 | foundation@paltmed.org
Geographic Scope: United States (Maryland-based funder)
- Develop new, evidence-based and actionable guidance and tools specific to PALTC
- Advance quality and improve care in post-acute and long-term care settings
- Advance training of competent clinicians in PALTC
- Determine optimal methods of adopting and implementing Age-Friendly care in nursing homes
Purpose
The intent of this grant is to generate new information and formulate improved management strategies for residents of post-acute and long-term care facilities. Specific questions of interest include but are not limited to:- Award Amount: Up to $25,000 (combined direct and indirect costs, with indirect limited to 7% of total)
- Project Duration: Must be feasible to accomplish in 12 months
- Funding Timeline: Letter of Inquiry deadline April 13, 2026; Full proposals due July 13, 2026; Award notification estimated September 1, 2026
Funding Information
- Conducted in long-term care setting
- Feasible to accomplish in 12 months
- Demonstrates collaboration with facility staff
- Awardee is not a recipient of another Foundation for PALTC grant award
- Must have Investigational Review Board (IRB) approval or waiver before funding is provided
Eligibility Requirements
- Project need is clearly stated
- Project is strategically important to PALTmed and PALTC
- Objectives are specifically stated and measurable
- Methods (activities) are feasible within budget
- Applicant(s) has a high likelihood of success
Evaluation Criteria for Letters of Inquiry
- Significance: Does the work align with Foundation's vision of fulfilling unmet educational, training, and scientific innovation?
- Investigator Capabilities: Evidence of success in previous research activities, grant awards, and publication history; letters of support from collaborators
- Innovation: Does proposal reflect innovative thinking and solutions to identified unmet needs?
- Soundness of Approach: Sufficient evidence of sound methodology, knowledge of field, clear and measurable objectives, realistic and achievable goals
- Environment: Organizational capacity to fulfill project requirements and support investigators
- Budget: Clear definition of resources/equipment/tools; if salary support requested, clear delineation of roles; if partial funding of larger project, other funds secured
Evaluation Criteria for Full Research Proposals
- Investigator-initiated research projects addressing critical clinical, educational, and systems-based challenges in PALTC settings
- Projects aligned with PALTmed vision and mission
What They Fund
- Projects by applicants who are recipients of another Foundation for PALTC grant award (concurrently)
- Projects without IRB approval or waiver
- Projects not conducted in long-term care settings
- Projects not feasible within 12 months
What They Don't Fund
How to Apply
Application Process
#### Step 1: Submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI)
Deadline: April 13, 2026
LOI Requirements:
- Project purpose and study objectives
- Planned methods to achieve the objectives
- Expected outcomes
- Breakdown estimate of direct costs, including equipment and personnel
LOI Submission: Submit online at paltcfoundation.org
#### Step 2: Submit Full Research Proposal (by invitation only)
Deadline: July 13, 2026 (approximately 3 months after LOI notification)
Proposal Format:
Required Proposal Sections (character limits noted):
1. Project Purpose (Executive Summary) - 1,700 characters
2. Specific Aims and Design - 1,700 characters
3. Background - 3,400 characters
4. Methods and Research Plan (including data analysis) - 3,400 characters
5. Timeline and Evaluation Table - 1,700 characters
6. Dissemination and Next Steps - 1,700 characters
7. Key Personnel - 3,400 characters
8. Significance to the PALTC Mission - 1,700 characters
9. Budget Narrative - 1,700 characters
10. References - 1,700 characters
Required Appendices:
Important Note: Observe and comply with all character limits.
- Method: Submit all LOIs and full proposals online
- Contact: Victoria Hann, Foundation Director, VHann@paltmed.org for questions
- File Format: LOI must be uploaded as PDF (max 100 MB)
- Budget Template: Separate budget template provided on website
Submission Instructions
- April 13, 2026: Letter of Inquiry deadline
- July 13, 2026: Full Research Proposal deadline (by invitation)
- September 1, 2026: Estimated award notification date
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