Deadline: 3 November 2016
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is seeking applications for its 2017 RWJF Culture of Health Prize in order to recognize communities that have placed a priority on health and are creating powerful partnerships and deep commitments that will enable everyone, especially those facing the greatest challenges, with the opportunity to live well.
The RWJF Culture of Health Prize honors and elevates U.S. communities that are making great strides in their journey toward better health.
Focus Areas
- Health Leadership
- Health Systems
- Healthy Communities
- Healthy Kids, Healthy Weight
Award Information
In this fifth round of the annual Prize competition, up to 10 winning communities will:
- Receive a $25,000 cash prize;
- Have their stories and successes celebrated broadly to inspire others toward locally-driven change;
- Engage with other national and community leaders as ambassadors for building a Culture of Health across America; and,
- Join a Prize Alumni Network to learn with other Prize winners and network locally, regionally, and nationally.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for a prize, a “community” must be based in the United States and fall into one of the following categories:
- Town, village, borough, or other local incorporated place
- City
- County or parish
- Federally-recognized tribe
- Native Hawaiian organization serving and representing the interests of
- Native Hawaiians in Hawaii
- Region (such as contiguous towns, cities, or counties)
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit RWJF Culture of Health Prize.