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Find similar grantsIMPACT Grant Program with Orthopaedic Focus is sponsored by PA Foundation. Provides funding for PA-led (physician associate/physician assistant), community-based health projects that focus on increasing patient access to orthopaedic care in underserved areas and improving orthopaedic-related patient outcomes.
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IMPACT Grants - PA Foundation The PA Foundation IMPACT Grant Program provides funding to encourage and support PA and PA student involvement in programs that improve health, consistent with the mission, values and vision of the PA Foundation.
Through the program, the PA Foundation seeks to support patient-centered, community-based health projects within the United States and its territories that demonstrate an impact on patient health outcomes. 2026 Application Cycle (Pending) Details for the 2026 cycle will be shared as they become available. View the 2025 qualifications and requirements document.
2026 IMPACT Grants with Orthopaedic Focus* Grant funding of up to $10,000 is available for PA-led projects/programs that focus on increasing patient access to orthopaedic care in underserved areas and improving orthopaedic-related patient outcomes. This opportunity is supported by the PAs in Orthopaedic Surgery Foundation (PAOSF).
*Pending/subject to change All grant applications must be submitted by one or more PAs or PA students who are members in good standing of AAPA. Applications must be made in conjunction with a nonprofit sponsoring organization, such as a nonprofit hospital or nonprofit community organization, an accredited PA Program, or an AAPA Constituent Organization.
Depending upon the specific project and the potential liability it may involve, PAF reserves the right to condition approval of an application on affiliation with a sponsoring organization. Grant funds are disbursed to the nonprofit organization or program sponsoring the project. Through this program, PAF seeks to support projects conducted within the United States and its territories.
In the evaluation process, preference will be given to those applicants who have not already been awarded a grant from PAF within the preceding 12 months (including both IMPACT Grants and Global Outreach Grants). PAF will award a maximum of one grant per institution per funding cycle.
Additional Criteria for Orthopaedic Focused Projects: Application must be submitted by PAs or PA students who are members in good standing of PAOS or AAPA members in good standing who identify orthopaedics as their primary practice specialty. The application will be available online and will include the following components: An online application form (submitted via Formsite).
A detailed budget indicating expenses for which the grant funds will be used. Please note that grant funds may not be used to pay salaries/stipends or to reimburse organizations for salaries. Grant funding will not be provided to cover any indirect/administrative costs.
A written proposal (maximum 6 pages) addressing each of the following questions: General projects: What is the health problem this project seeks to address? Orthopaedic focused projects: How will this project increase patient access to orthopedic care in underserved areas and improve orthopedic-related patient outcomes? What are the characteristics of the patient population this project will serve?
What primary objectives/milestones does this project aim to achieve? Describe the evaluation strategies to be utilized in measuring the success of the program or project. What points of data do you anticipate collecting during this project to measure impact, if any?
What role will PA(s) and/or PA students play in the program? Indicate how PA value and/or PA utilization is critical in attaining the project objectives. What infrastructure is in place—or will be in place—to support the project?
Briefly summarize how the IMPACT Grant funding will improve or enhance population health of the community. What impact will this grant funding have on the success of this program/project? How will outcomes/results be disseminated (e.g., poster, presentation, publication, etc.)?
Include a timeline for the proposed project. Is the project replicable? Is the project’s impact sustainable?
Please explain. Is any portion of the project being funded by another source, and/or is this project part of a larger funding proposal? Will there be other support for the project (in-kind, matching funds, etc.)?
(Note: Demonstration of available additional support will be factored into the evaluation/scoring process.) A letter of support signed by an official of the sponsoring organization, which includes: A statement indicating that the nonprofit organization affiliated with the project agrees to be financially responsible for accepting the funds and allocating the funds provided in accordance with the purposes of the grant.
Verification that the organization agrees to ratify that the project/program complies with the organizations internal policies and applicable regulation.
Verification that the organization does not advocate, support, or engage in discrimination in the provision of health care on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, union membership, political affiliation, race, size, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic or veteran status.
Verification that professional liability insurance coverage is in place if the program/project involves direct patient care and patient information is HIPAA compliant. Funding is available for general healthcare projects/programs that address any health issue or challenge.
In addition, for 2025, funding is also available for projects/programs that focus on increasing patient access to orthopaedic care in underserved areas and improving orthopaedic-related patient outcomes.
Preference will be given to: Projects/programs focused on community-based healthcare, patient education, and/or patient health outcomes Projects/programs that test new PA-led models of care and integrate education into clinical visits The following factors will be incorporated in evaluation/selection of grantees, among others: Alignment with IMPACT Grant Program purpose, goals, and focus areas, as outlined above Clear demonstration of project timeline, framework, and anticipated outcomes Promotion of PA profession and visibility Social value and impact of the project/program Clarity/feasibility of budget and fiscal components Please note that grant funds may not be used to pay salaries/stipends or to reimburse organizations for salaries.
Grant funding will not be provided to cover any indirect/administrative costs. 2026 Cycle Information (Pending) Details for the 2026 cycle will be shared as they become available. View the 2025 qualifications and requirement document.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All grant applications must be submitted by one or more PAs or PA students who are members in good standing of AAPA. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for IMPACT Grant Program with Orthopaedic Focus are due August 10, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
IMPACT Grant Program with Orthopaedic Focus is funded by PA Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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