Deadline: 12 November 2015
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Culture of Health Prize honors and elevates U.S. communities that have placed a priority on health and are creating powerful partnerships and deep commitments to make change: change that will enable all in the diverse society to lead healthier lives now and for generations to come.
The foundation works with a mission to improve the health and health care of all Americans.
Awards Information
Up to 10 RWJF Culture of Health Prize winning communities will be honored in 2016 and each will receive a $25,000 cash prize.
Foundation’s Focus Areas
- Child and Family Well-Being
- Health Coverage
- Health Leadership and Workforce
- Health System Improvement
- Healthy Communities
- Healthy Weight
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for a prize, a community must be based in the United States and fall into one of the following categories:
- Town, village, borough, and other local incorporated places
- City
- County or parish
- Federally-recognized tribes
- Native Hawaiian organizations serving and representing the interests of Native Hawaiians in Hawaii
- Region (such as contiguous towns, cities, or counties)
- Communities within U.S. territories are welcome to apply.
- Neighborhoods, states, and unincorporated local communities are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit RWJF Culture of Health Prize.
