This special Call for Proposals is designed to fund solution-oriented research studies, strategic policy-relevant reports, and evaluations of time-sensitive programs and policy changes. The goal is to understand how recent nutrition policy changes at federal, state, and local levels affect nutrition, health, and economic outcomes for diverse families with limited incomes.
The evidence produced should be timely and relevant to current policies, focusing not just on the present landscape but also on the implications of recent program, policy, and budget changes under the current administration. Grants range from $10,000 to $100,000, with awards up to $50,000 and lasting less than one year, typically around 10 months.
The target populations are children (ages 0-18) and young adults (ages 19-25) in the U.S., especially those at high risk for poor nutrition, obesity, and food insecurity. Priority is given to families with low and middle incomes and racially and ethnically diverse groups, including Black, Latinx, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
Proposals must clearly demonstrate an impact on children, families, or young adults in the U.S. and aim to reduce health and well-being inequities. Studies should be linked to nutrition, diet quality, weight, or food insecurity but may also include other health indicators. Research must have a clear, data-driven, and testable question with a rigorous study design. Various research methods, including mixed methods, use of existing data, and legal analyses, are encouraged to address the research questions.
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