innovationsincare@rahf.org

In 2021, the Hillman Innovations in Care Program will focus on advancing innovative, nursing-driven models of care that address racism and its impact on health in communities who have historically struggled against oppression, discrimination and indifference, including:

• People who are economically disadvantaged
• Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)
• People who identify as LGBQT+
• Individuals who are homeless
• Low income rural populations

Proposals should:

• Seek to mitigate the effects of racism on health and/or narrow gaps in health equity
• Identify and address sources of racism that affect health
• Challenge conventional strategies for delivering and improving care to populations affected by racism
• Build trust and credibility in programs or systems of care
• Are informed by anti-racism practices
• Present strong preliminary evidence
• Show potential for broad replicability

Priority consideration will be given to proposals that include one or more of the following:

• Engagement of patients, families, caregivers, and community organizations
• Inter-professional or multidisciplinary collaboration
• Investigators from diverse backgrounds or with diverse life experiences
• Methodologies and metrics for advancing anti-racism models of care
• Measurable goals and outcomes

The Foundation welcomes applications from institutions and care settings from across the spectrum of care, and from practitioners representing a diverse range of backgrounds.

Award ceiling: $600,000
Project period: 36 months
Number of Awards: 2

Links to additional guidance, application instructions , and the online application portal are available on the program website.

Submit the online letter of intent by March 30, 2021. Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal, with a deadline of June 1, 2021.