PKD Care Team Grants

Program Overview:
Three-year funding opportunity for PKD Centers of Excellence, Partner Clinics, Pediatric Centers of Excellence, and Pediatric Clinics to bolster their care teams and support patient navigation services. This grant is part of the PKD Centers of Excellence program and supports the pillars of research, enhanced care, and community education.

Award Details

• Funding Duration: Three-year grants
• Funding Amount: Not specified in provided materials
• Eligibility: Teams in the PKD Foundation's Centers of Excellence, Partner Clinic, Pediatric Center of Excellence, or Pediatric Clinic programs

Program Focus

The grants support:

• Patient navigation services
• Comprehensive PKD-centered care team development
• Staffing for care coordination
• Patient education and self-management support
• Clinical trial coordination
• Research participation support
• Care quality improvement initiatives
• Transplant preparation and education support
• Health coaching programs
• Patient navigator roles

Recent Awardee Examples (2023-2027)

The program has funded initiatives including:

• Patient navigator positions
• Nurse coordinator roles
• Health coaching programs
• Care coordination staff
• Administrative support for patient-facing services
• Clinical trial facilitation
• Transplant evaluation support
• Research participation coordination

Institutions with Active Awards (as of 2026)

2025-2027 Awardees:

• University of California San Francisco

2024-2026 Awardees:

• Emory University
• Tufts Medical Center
• University of Colorado Denver
• Children's National Hospital
• Columbia University Medical Center
• University of California San Diego

2023-2025 Awardees:

• Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
• Swedish Medical Center
• The Rogosin Institute
• University of Kansas Medical Center
• University of Maryland
• University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Yale University

Geographic Scope

United States; limited to designated PKD Centers of Excellence and Partner Clinics

Application Process

Detailed application procedures are not fully specified in the provided materials. However, based on program information:

1. Eligibility Verification
   • Confirm your institution is designated as a PKD Center of Excellence, Partner Clinic, Pediatric Center of Excellence, or Pediatric Clinic by the PKD Foundation
2. Care Team Assessment
   • Assess current care team structure and staffing needs
   • Identify gaps in patient navigation, education, and care coordination services
   • Consult with clinical experts and patient stakeholders
3. Project Planning
   • Develop proposal for care team enhancements
   • Identify specific positions or services to be funded (patient navigators, health coaches, coordinators, etc.)
   • Define measurable outcomes and quality improvements
   • Plan for multidisciplinary care coordination
   • Include patient education and support strategies
4. Budget Development
   • Prepare three-year budget
   • Detail staffing positions and salaries
   • Include supporting resources and tools
   • Justify funding amounts
5. Application Submission
   • Submit application through PKD Foundation (contact details to be obtained)
   • Include proposal narrative and supporting documentation
   • Demonstrate alignment with program pillars (research, care, community education)
6. Review and Award
   • Applications reviewed by PKD Foundation's review committee
   • Awards announced for three-year funding period
7. Post-Award Requirements
   • Implement funded initiatives
   • Track and report outcomes
   • Participate in PKD Foundation learning collaboratives
   • Share best practices with other Centers of Excellence

Note: Specific application forms, detailed submission procedures, and deadlines should be obtained directly from the PKD Foundation. Contact pkdcure.org for current application information.