Introduction
The Greenwall Foundation is requesting proposals for the Bridging
Bioethics Research & Policymaking grant initiative, which supports the
innovative and practical integration of bioethics into policy. This initiative does
not fund bioethics research but, rather, supports bioethics researchers,
policymakers, and others to take the next step and bridge the divide between
research results and policymaking.
Rapid developments in healthcare, science, and technology raise
exciting possibilities to advance our health and well-being, but also raise
complex ethical dilemmas. Strengthening the relationship between bioethics and
policy can help decision-makers navigate conflicting points of view and find
the best way forward.
Applications are due July 21, 2025 by 11:59 pm ET, for projects
to begin on or after October 1, 2025, but not later than January 1, 2026. We
anticipate notifying applicants about decisions by late August or early
September. Please direct questions about this initiative to Kyle Ruempler
at [email protected].
Please also review the Frequently
Asked Questions.
Guidance for Proposals
Relevant policymaking under this initiative can occur at the
federal, state, or local level, and we encourage applicants to thoughtfully
consider where best to target their efforts. The Foundation intentionally is
not prescribing the mechanisms it will fund through this initiative and
welcomes creative ideas and applications. For illustrative purposes only, such mechanisms
might include making actionable bioethics research readily available to
policymakers in digestible and accessible formats or scaling up an
evidence-based policy solution. They are unlikely to include publishing in an
academic journal. For additional examples of the types of projects the
Foundation supports through this grant initiative, you can review summaries of
previously awarded BBRP grants on our
website and view our June 2024 webinar featuring BBRP grantees discussing
their projects and lessons learned.
Consistent with its status as a 501(c)(3) private
foundation, the Foundation will not fund direct or grassroots lobbying (i.e.,
attempts to influence specific legislation) under this initiative, but
education, nonpartisan analyses/reports, and other similar efforts are appropriate.
Applications from or partnerships with policymakers and
others outside of academia are encouraged. We understand that proposed projects
might benefit from varied professional expertise on the project team, for
example, expertise in policy, communications and media relations, data
visualization, or other fields.
Grants under this initiative will be capped at $50,000.
Projects with smaller budgets and shorter timelines will receive priority. The
Greenwall Foundation only makes awards to affiliated individuals at
institutions with tax-exempt status in the United States.
In addition, the Foundation is committed to building a broad and
inclusive bioethics that welcomes everyone, elevates many perspectives, asks a
wide range of questions, and learns from diverse voices. For information on how
the Foundation incorporates these values into our grantmaking, read
more here.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s online grant system and should include:
- A brief (75-100 word) abstract of the project
for a lay audience.
- A three-page narrative, with one-inch margins and font no smaller than 12-point (references will not count toward the three-page limit). This narrative should include:
- A brief explanation of the relevant bioethics research findings.
- A brief discussion of the relevant policy gap, challenge, or dilemma of concern and the potential impact of the bioethics research findings.
- A description of the proposed mechanism for bridging bioethics research and policymaking, including the intended audience and methods for carrying it out.
- An explanation of why this mechanism is a promising approach for bridging bioethics research and policymaking.
- A summary of the team’s experience effecting policy change.
- An outline of how to measure the proposal’s success in integrating bioethics into policy.
- A publication or other summary of the bioethics research findings (e.g., presentation abstract or conference summary) that the project seeks to translate to policy, no more than 20 pages total.
- The project lead’s CV and up to two other team members’ CVs, no more than five single-spaced pages each.
- Proposed budget (please use this form) and other supplemental financial materials, including a narrative budget justification up to
two pages, single-spaced.
You are also permitted to submit up to 5 pages
of supplemental materials in support of your application such as letters of
support; these materials are not required. You can preview the grant
application form here.
Once applications are reviewed, the Foundation may contact
you with questions about or suggestions for your proposal. Our goal is to help
applicants develop strong proposals that are positioned to have the greatest
impact and that align with the Foundation’s strategic priorities.
To apply, go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=greenwall.
Once there, please bookmark the site, create an account, and complete your
application. To create an account, you must enter your institution’s EIN,
which you may need to obtain from your Contracts and Grants Office; please do
not input a placeholder or invalid EIN, which may delay consideration of
your application. Please note: it is important that your application be
submitted from the project lead’s online account, rather than that of a staff
member at the project lead’s institution or another member of the team.
If you have any technical questions or concerns regarding the online
application process, please contact [email protected].
If you continue to experience difficulty with the online application process,
please contact Kyle Ruempler at [email protected].
We will not accept late applications that result from technical issues with
the online application portal, so we recommend that you log in and enter your
information in advance of the deadline.