Request for Grant Proposals

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The ACOG Foundation is pleased to announce its 2026–27 request for grant proposals that align with ACOG’s mission and strategic vision.

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The ACOG Foundation welcomes proposals that address the following topics:

Topic Area 1: Programmatic Submissions

The ACOG Foundation will accept proposals from nonprofit organizations that implement projects designed to …

Reduce preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity
Transform the culture of the obstetrics and gynecology profession to advance health equity
Increase data-driven understanding of ob-gyns in order to meet patient needs
Advance public education initiatives in a post-Dobbs environment

Topic Area 2: Research Submissions

The ACOG Foundation will accept proposals from individual researchers working at nonprofit organizations or institutions that advance gynecologic care and increase health equity and access. The Foundation is interested in seeding clinical research projects, given that ob-gyn health research remains underfunded, and therefore invites research studies that integrate clinical and population-based approaches, focus on quality of life, and contribute to the field of implementation science. Basic research projects are not the focus of this request for proposals. The research will be funded over a two-year period. Proposals that address the following conditions will be prioritized:

Endometriosis
PCOS
Uterine Fibroids
Menopause

Please note that a nonprofit entity must submit as the primary applicant in support of the researcher’s proposal. Proposals from individuals will not be accepted.

Funding Available

A total of $300,000 is available for Topic Area 1: Programmatic Submissions. Multiple grants will be awarded. Grants may range from $10,000 to $100,000 and may run for 1 to 2 years. The ACOG Foundation will not accept proposals that exceed $100,000 or are less than $10,000.

A total of $100,000 is available for Topic Area 2: Research Submissions. One 2-year grant will be awarded.

Important Dates

Proposals are due Friday, June 5, at 11:59 ET. Proposals submitted after the due date will not be reviewed. Applicants may be asked for additional clarification during the review period.
The ACOG Foundation team strongly suggests that you submit your final proposal at least 2 – 3 days in advance of the deadline to allow for time to troubleshoot any technology issues you may encounter. (For troubleshooting assistance, please email [email protected].)
Grant award decisions will be finalized in December 2026 by the ACOG Foundation Board of Directors. All applicants will be notified by email of the ACOG Foundation grant review panels' decisions in December 2026.
ACOG Foundation staff will conduct at least one midterm check-in by phone in the summer of 2027. Subsequent check-ins will be determined at a later date if needed.

Contact and Submission Information

If you have questions regarding this RFP, please direct them in writing to ACOG’s Development Office at [email protected] with the subject line “2026 ACOG Foundation RFP Question from [institution name].”

Complete and Submit Your Proposal

Proposals submitted outside the portal will not be accepted.

Other Requirements

The narrative portion of the proposal may not exceed seven pages and must be typed in 12-point Calibri font with one-inch margins, single-spaced. Reference the grant criteria and proposal requirements.
The ACOG Foundation is conducting a blind proposal review process in 2026. Therefore, in all narrative text, do not refer to your organization by name. “Our organization” or “We” may be used to substitute for the proper name of your organization. However, it is not necessary to redact information on CVs, resumes or accompanying documentation. If you have partner organizations, you may refer to them by name.
As you develop your proposal, please refer to the following guidelines
Applicants must use the designated budget template and refer to the budget narrative when formulating their program budgets
Only one proposal is permitted per applicant organization or entity
Applicants must be based in the United States
CVs of primary personnel must be combined and uploaded into one PDF document as an attachment to the proposal

Please note that the ACOG Foundation does not fund lobbying activities, fundraisers, or entertainment costs.

Applications that do not conform with the requirements above will not be reviewed by the grant committee.

Proposals must address all of the criteria noted below in seven pages or fewer. The ACOG Foundation grant review panel will evaluate proposals against the criteria below and assign them a score out of a maximum total of 70 points.

Review Criteria General Requirements and Guidance (20 points)

Proposals must be consistent with the ACOG Foundation’s charitable, educational, and scientific activities
Proposals must align with ACOG’s mission and current strategic priorities
Proposals should clearly identify objectives by stating the specific issue or problem to be addressed and by explaining how the proposal will contribute to or advance a solution
Proposals should be clearly and accurately written and substantive and contain sufficient detail to allow the ACOG Foundation grant review panel to evaluate the likely impact of the proposed program activities

Program Planning and Ability to Achieve Program Objectives (10 points)

Objectives should be reasonable, feasible, and able to accommodate changing circumstances
Proposals should be creative and demonstrate originality and relevance
A timeline and relevant work plan should clearly demonstrate logistical capacity and how project objectives will be achieved
The substance of the program, such as workshops, seminars, presentations, site visits, and follow-on project planning, should be fully described and capable of meeting the identified criteria for success

Support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (10 points)

Proposals should show substantive support of ACOG and the ACOG Foundation’s policy on diversity, equity, and inclusion
Proposals should have a clearly articulated plan of how diversity, equity, and inclusion will be achieved in the different aspects of program administration and program design, content, and implementation, including individual participant recruitment, selection, and placement
Proposals should demonstrate how diversity, equity and inclusion will enhance the program’s goals and objectives and the participants’ experience
Proposals should identify how the program will further engage diverse and underserved communities whenever possible

Institutional Capacity (10 points)

Proposals should ensure that proposed personnel and institutional resources committed to the program have the appropriate experience and expertise to achieve the program goals
All CVs of primary personnel should be included as one PDF attachment to the proposal
Proposals should demonstrate an understanding of effective grant management by staff, including responsible fiscal management and full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Roles and responsibilities of personnel should be clearly outlined
If the program has a data component, the proposal should demonstrate a commitment to responsible management of data and compliance by staff with privacy policies, laws, and regulations

Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (10 points)

Proposals should include a performance monitoring and evaluation narrative that includes the goals, objectives, and indicators that will be used to measure the program’s impact or success
Proposals should contain methods of gathering quantitative and qualitative data to provide to the ACOG Foundation to demonstrate program results

Cost Effectiveness and Cost Sharing (10 points)

Proposals should include a clear budget using the required template with details on staff and programmatic resources required for program implementation
All costs should be necessary and appropriate
If possible, proposals should include cost sharing, including pro bono or in-kind contributions when applicable
Proposals should include planning that demonstrates efficient use and responsible management of ACOG Foundation funds
Indirect costs up to 15% may be included in the budget