Applied Research Grants and Data Grants provide funds for applied research, data collection and / or analysis, and related activities that improve the understanding of health issues in New Hampshire. Proposals for these grant types are solicited by the Endowment through invitation.

In order to address the health needs of New Hampshire residents and the adequacy of our health system, New Hampshire must thoroughly understand identified needs, become familiar with Best Practices from throughout the United States, and understand and test potential solutions. To achieve this level of knowledge, it is essential to have reliable, comprehensive, current information regarding the health of New Hampshire residents and communities. To help develop this information, the Endowment issues invitations to organizations to apply for funding in research and / or data collection / analysis.

The following are the characteristics of Applied Research Grants and Data Grants:

• Proposals are given priority if they address an Endowment theme
• There is no predetermined amount or duration of the award
• The results of the Applied Research Grant or Data Grant will be made available to the public
• If applicable, the data collection methodology must be reviewed by an institutional review board
• Proposals are only accepted from organizations that receive invitations from the Endowment, which are frequently initiated by the Endowment. However, an organization may submit a Letter of Inquiry by January 15 in order to interest the Endowment in its project, and possibly prompt an invitation to apply
• The Endowment responds to a Letter of Inquiry with a letter of decline or an invitation to apply by February 15

If an organization receives an invitation, it may apply for a grant using the Grant Proposal form.

• The deadline for submitting proposals is March 31, and the award date is Jun 30

To obtain a better understanding of the kind of ideas that receive funding, review the Applied Research Grant and Data Grant awards that have been made by the Endowment in the past.