Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Local Initiative Funding Partners
- Deadline
- Stage I brief proposals due July 8, 2008
- Description
The Local Initiative Funding Partners Program is a partnership program between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and local grantmakers to fund promising original projects designed to significantly improve the health of vulnerable people in their communities.
Projects must be new, innovative, collaborative, and community-based. Significant program expansions -- such as a major expansion into new regions or to new populations -- may also be considered. LIFP matching grants may not be used to administer existing programs. Projects must be nominated by a local grantmaker interested in participating as one of the funding partners. Local funding partners must be willing to work with each grantee to obtain sufficient dollar-for-dollar matching funds throughout the grant period. These funders may include independent and private foundations, family and community foundations, and corporate and other philanthropies. Matching funds must represent new funding specifically designated to support the proposed project. In-kind services may not be used to match foundation funds.
For complete program information, application procedures, and an FAQ, visit the RWJF Web site.