The number of grants and total dollars awarded will depend upon the quantity and quality of applications received. 

• Grants will not necessarily be equal in size, distributed equally across designated programs or locations, or awarded at the full amount requested.
• Regional grant requests may not exceed, $150,000, including 15% for indirect costs.
• National grant requests may not exceed $250,000, including 15% for indirect costs.
• All project, policy and research timelines may not exceed two years in length.
• Sponsorship requests may not exceed one year in length or $50,000, including 15% for indirect costs. Note: Sponsorship awards generally will be $5,000 to $10,000.

In 2010, applications will be accepted in quarterly cycles with submission closing dates of:

• February 15
• May 15
• August 15
• November 15

Applications received after 12 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the close date will be reviewed in the next cycle.  We anticipate having the same grant submission deadline dates in 2011.

To improve the quality and delivery of health services to everyone, and to drive toward improved health status for the American public, the health care system must be repaired. The Aetna Foundation seeks national and regional partners with the vision to make these goals a reality. We are pleased to announce our open program for 2010. The Racial and Ethnic Health Care Equity Program promotes equity in health and health care for common chronic conditions and infant mortality.

Applicants should select the appropriate grant category/application link for their proposal.  It is up to the discretion of the Aetna Foundation whether a proposal meets the grant category criteria, and some projects may be recategorized during the initial review.  If this occurs, grantees may be required to submit additional information to meet the application guidelines for their type of project.

Within the three program areas, we will award the following types of grants:

• Research:  Grants that will generate new knowledge, making use of either quantitative or qualitative techniques
• Projects:  Grants that will test, apply or disseminate new practices; or evaluate programs designed to improve health and health care
• Policy:  Grants that analyze and promote policies to ensure that programs and practices to improve health and health care can be replicated and disseminated broadly

Additionally, we will consider applications for sponsorship of fundraising events such as galas and walks; outreach activities (e.g., health fairs); and other community based health and wellness initiatives that are aligned with our funding priorities.

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