You can’t put a price tag on community health—but $50,000 will help

That’s why the AMA is awarding a total of $1 million in micro grants to support 20 physician-led initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes in their communities.
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Introducing the AMA Community Health Impact Lab micro grants

The AMA is awarding micro grants to physicians who have big ideas on how to address health-related challenges faced by people with limited access to care. 

What could you do with $50,000? Apply to find out! 

  • Application opens: Nov. 13, 2025
  • Application deadline: March 1, 2026 
  • Notification of awards: April 30, 2026
  • Project period: 12 months 

 

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Learn how to apply for a micro grant

Emily Cleveland Manchanda, MD, MPH, Neha Sachdev, MD, MS, and Hannah Seoh, MBA, MPH, MS, share information about the AMA Community Health Impact Lab micro grants application process.

Webinar: AMA Community Health Impact Lab micro grants

Join us for an informational webinar with live Q&A on Feb. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Central time to learn more about the AMA Community Health Impact Lab micro grants.
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Empowering physicians to find solutions

Discover how the AMA Community Health Impact Lab micro grants can help physicians make a difference at the local level on critical issues like food insecurity, caregiver support, maternal health and much more.

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