Call for Proposals: JAHF New Partners Program (United States)

The John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) is inviting proposals for its 2026 New Partners Program Call for Proposals: National Initiatives Advancing Improvements in Care for Older Adults. This opportunity supports national or multi-site initiatives aligned with JAHF’s priority areas—Age-Friendly Health Systems, Family Caregiving, and Serious Illness and End-of-Life Care. Up to 10 grants will be awarded, offering up to $300,000 per award over two years; the full proposal deadline is March 3, 2027, at noon ET. The John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) is launching the New Partners Program to expand its network with new organizations, leaders, and ideas. This call seeks proposals from organizations that have not previously received a major grant from the foundation. Proposed initiatives must have a national or multi-site scope and align with at least one of JAHF’s three priority areas. JAHF emphasizes initiatives that introduce innovative approaches or expand existing work in new ways, using evidence-informed models of care and/or policy implementation activities. JAHF seeks applications from organizations with the following characteristics and requirements: Proposals must align with JAHF’s three priority areas: JAHF states that proposals address a wide range of timely issues affecting older adults’ care and/or family caregivers and are not limited to specific topics or settings. Successful proposals are expected to include evidence-informed models of care or policy implementation activities that are scalable, sustainable, and clearly aligned with one or more priority areas. This funding opportunity will not support: This call is designed for organizations aiming to scale improvements in care for older adults and strengthen support for family caregivers. By prioritizing national or multi-site initiatives and alignment with JAHF’s three focus areas, the opportunity emphasizes approaches that can be adopted beyond a single site and sustained over time through evidence-informed models and policy implementation efforts. JAHF describes a two-stage application process—letter of intent followed by full proposal—with competitive review. Submission method, required documents, and the official application portal link: Not specified in the provided source text. Applicants should consult the full Call for Proposals (CFP) and CFP FAQ for complete submission instructions and materials.

1) Who is eligible to apply for the JAHF 2026 New Partners Program?

Applicants must be U.S.-based organizations (501(c)(3) public charities, colleges/universities, hospitals, or health care organizations) and must be organizations that have not previously received a major grant from JAHF. Organizations with one-time discretionary awards remain eligible.

2) What is the maximum grant amount available?

Each award provides up to $300,000 over two years, which is described as $150,000 per year.

3) Is this opportunity limited to specific topics or settings?

No. JAHF says proposals are not limited to specific topics or settings, but they must align with one or more of the three priority areas and focus on improvements in care for older adults and/or family caregivers.

4) What types of projects will not be funded?

JAHF will not fund single-site projects, general operating support, capital projects (construction or renovation), or programs primarily providing direct services (e.g., routine clinical care, legal representation, transportation, meals). Films/documentaries, books, and art projects are also not supported.

5) What are the key deadlines?

The deadlines listed are: portal registration Oct. 21, 2026 (noon ET); letter of intent Oct. 27, 2026 (noon ET); full proposal Mar. 3, 2027 (noon ET). Full proposal invitation notifications are expected by Jan. 15, 2027 (noon ET).

6) If I’m invited to submit a full proposal, will I receive funding?

No. The source states that an invitation to submit a full proposal does not guarantee funding. Review JAHF’s full Call for Proposals (CFP) and CFP FAQ to confirm your organization’s eligibility (especially the “new partners” major-grant requirement) and to follow the official letter of intent and full proposal submission instructions. If you have questions not addressed in the CFP materials, contact [contact details removed].