Leveraging the strengths of communities and institutions

A woman addressing a small group of people.

Pamela Pruitt from Capital Health delivers opening remarks during a roundtable-style conversation about the community at Christ Temple Ministries in Trenton, N.J. Photo by Kriston Jae Bethel.

We fund diverse groups of leaders driving lasting change across multiple systems.

Community Development

We're working to ensure safe, affordable places to live and easy access to healthy food, clean water, and good job opportunities

Economic Inclusion for Families

We envision U.S. tax and caregiving systems that support caregivers, so all families have the resources they need to raise thriving children.

Government

We envision a more inclusive, effective, and multiracial democracy where everyone can participate in the political processes that impact health.

Health Science Knowledge

We're working to broaden how we collect, share, and use data, including cultural and community knowledge, to prioritize health equity.

Healthcare

We're working toward affordable and respectful healthcare, with a diverse workforce that values different cultures' approaches to health.

Media

We nevision news, TV, movies, and social media with more diversity, less bias, and more complete stories about health.

Public Health

We envision a public health system that is trustworthy and accountable to communities, supported by funding, data, and capacity to advance health equity.
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Our grantmaking

Learn more about how we develop and award grants, and how to prepare and submit your application.

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Grantee resources

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Annual Reporting

The Annual Narrative and Annual Financial Reports are required for multi-year grants only. Both reports are submitted at the end of each reporting period until the last year of the grant, at which time the Final reports are submitted.

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Grantee Products

Connected with our grant programs, RWJF has the privilege to maintain an extensive database of numerous types of 'grantee products' which capture a broad array of program-related analysis, outreach, and impact.

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Tax Status

In making a grant to you, the Foundation needs to determine your organization type and tax exempt status according to the Internal Revenue Code. Please visit this section for more information. 

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