Call for Applications: Community-Led Momentum Grants

Funding Summary

 AHW’s Community-Led Momentum Grants support community-driven efforts to implement new public and community health strategies, develop innovative programs and resources to advance Wisconsin’s current or future health workforce, and carry out novel efforts to inform policy and practice to advance health and health equity in Wisconsin. Successful projects will engage a collaborative team of community and MCW partners to demonstrate impact on the community-identified health need during the project period. Applicants may request up to $250,000 for a 24-month period, beginning July 1, 2026. 

Application Resources

Key Documents and Links

Download Call for Applications (PDF) 

Download Application Template (Word) 

Review Funded Project Terms and Conditions (PDF)

Schedule a Pre-Application Consultation

AHW highly encourages interested applicants to connect with our team to discuss your project idea. Our goal is to help you. Reach out to AHW's grants management team today!


Application and Review Process Timeline

Sept.-Oct. 2025: Consult with AHW to review proposed project scope and fit with the call for applications
By Oct. 13, 2025: Share draft letter of intent (LOI) application with AHW for feedback

 Oct. 27, 2025 (required): LOI due by 5 p.m. CT via the online application form

 Within three business days of email request for signatures (required): Electronic signatures due from key personnel via an AHW-initiated DocuSign process

 Jan. 2026: Full proposal invitations sent to select applicants

 Feb. 23, 2026 (required): Full proposal applications due (invited applicants only)

 May 2026: Notification of funding decisions and award initiation processes for projects approved for funding

 July 1, 2026: Project start date

 

Funding Opportunity Overview

Hear from AHW Executive Director Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld about this exciting funding opportunity for community-led partnerships.

Additional Resources

Funding Requirements

Application Logistics

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