2024 ACT on Health Equity: Community Solutions Challenge

The AstraZeneca ACT on Health Equity: Community Solutions Challenge is advancing health equity through the support of community-based nonprofit programming that prioritize the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of historically excluded and disenfranchised populations. Organizations may apply for $30,000 to fund new or existing programs.

Applications must meet the following general criteria:

  • Program Focus: Programming must focus on one of the following areas:
    • Nutrition: Address nutrition as a social determinant of health, including reducing food insecurity and providing comprehensive nutritional education to improve health outcomes.
    • Healthcare Access: Improve access to quality healthcare by addressing barriers, including health education, access to preventive screenings, and transportation services.
    • STEM Education: Expand educational and career readiness opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for underserved communities.
    • Oncology: Advance cancer care for underserved communities through innovative solutions to provide more equitable access to quality screenings, treatment, personalized care, and resources for people living with cancer, caregivers and loved ones.
  • Community Focus: Programs that address health disparities among historically excluded and disenfranchised populations and prioritize their social, cultural, and linguistic needs.
  • Program Footprint: Nonprofit organizations across the US and US territories are invited to apply for programs benefiting one or more local communities. While not a requirement, special consideration will be given to programs that reach AstraZeneca footprint geographies (California, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington)

Click here to access the full program criteria, including exclusions for funding.

While completing the application, you may save your progress and resume at another time. You will receive an email with a link to access your in-progress application. Please enter the correct email address upon saving your work. Check your Spam or Junk Email folder if you do not receive the link to your in-progress application. Your saved application will expire after 30 days of inactivity. Each time the application is edited, timing will be reset. We kindly ask that applicants do not submit any test submissions. For additional information or any questions, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions.

All completed applications must be submitted online by April 5, 2024, 11:59pm ET. Awardees will be notified and provided funding in Q3 2024. A public announcement will be made in Q4 2024. 

The application period has ended. Only applications received by April 5, 11:59pm ET will be accepted.

Eligibility

Your organization is not eligible

Thank you for your interest in applying for the 2024 ACT on Health Equity: Community Solutions Challenge. Only valid 501c organizations are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. If you feel you have received this message in error, please check your answers or email USContributions@AstraZeneca.com.

Focus Area

Organization Information

5. Primary contact first and last name*
Please note all future communication will take place via email
8. Secondary contact first and last name*
Please note all future communication will take place via email

General Program Information

16. Which community(ies) will be reached through this program? Please specify the primary audience(s). Please check all that apply.*
19. Does your program focus within a specific therapeutic area? If not applicable to your program, select N/A.*
20. Please specify the areas of oncology and check all that apply:*
21. Which areas will your program reach? Please check all that apply.*
23. Which type of geographical areas will your program be focused on? Please check all that apply.*
28. Do you plan to partner with other organizations to develop / implement the program?*

Financial Information

30. Are you seeking and / or planning to receive other funding for this program?*
31. Have you received or are you currently receiving funding from AstraZeneca for the Community Solutions Challenge or another program?*
33. In addition to the Community Solutions Challenge, are you in the process of applying for or do you plan to apply for any other funding from AstraZeneca?*
35. Please provide a proposed budget detailing how your organization will use the $30,000, if received. You may access a budget template at www.bit.ly/CSC_Budget and upload as a separate document. For an example of how to fill in the template budget, please visit www.bit.ly/Sample_Budget*
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Of note, you may view exclusions in the program criteria.
36. How did you hear about the 2024 Community Solutions Challenge?*

AZ Eligibility Review

Is this application eligible to move forward?*
Was a complete budget attached? Using the link in the response under question 35, please verify that a budget has been uploaded. If the wrong document was uploaded, please select "No" below. *
Do you believe this application was submitted under the correct program focus area?*

Ineligible Application Review

Should this workflow be completed?*
Only applications truly ineligible should be completed at this stage.

De-Identification

Is this application ready for review?*

2024 Community Solutions Challenge Scorecard

Thank you for serving on this year's Review Committee! We will count on your support in assessing and identifying application finalists for the 2024 ACT on Health Equity: Community Solutions Challenge.

While reviewing applications, please keep the AstraZeneca ACT on Health Equity goal central: 

To advance health equity for historically excluded and disenfranchised populations through community-based programming that prioritizes their social, cultural and linguistic needs.

You will be required to submit one scorecard per application assigned to you and will be able to access these applications for review on Box. This year, each application will be scored by two reviewers, and we will combine both scores to determine finalists.

To view your assignments, click here. Please review the full document to confirm which applications you should access and score.

To access the applications for review, click here. Please review the folders to ensure you have access to all applications assigned. Each folder should include a copy of the application and a proposed budget.

Scoring guidance:

Please familiarize yourself with the full scorecard first to facilitate your review of each application. Questions within the scorecard vary in scoring range based on importance and relevance. Each application is eligible to receive a total score of up to 73 points.

To support your review, we’ve provided references to key questions within the application that may apply, but relevant information may be spread throughout.

Additional guidance:

  • We will need your support to ensure that scoring is assigned to the correct application. Please be sure to verify all your responses and ensure the correct organization and program name are outlined before submitting.
  • To help us identify the most impactful programs, please follow scoring guidance closely. Top scores should be reserved only for exemplary programs that outline strong approaches, clearly defined achievable S.M.A.R.T. goals, and give confidence that their program will truly drive long-term and sustainable change.
  • When reviewing and scoring, use the notes sections to share your rationale/thinking for later review – the more detail the better.
  • Do not discuss or compare applicants/applications with one another. You should review each submission independently and objectively.
  • Please proactively recuse yourself from any application where there may be a conflict of interest.
1. Reviewer Name*
If any concerns with how this budget is allocated or if there is a reference to HCP salaries, please share in the notes.

Application Completion

Is this scorecard complete?

Tie-Breaker: Community Solutions Challenge Scorecard

The following questions are to be used by the A&A team to help break ties and identify recipient awardees. Each tie-breaker question will either add or remove points to the total score provided by the Employee Review Committee.

Add 3 points if any state is represented.
If yes, add 5 points.
If yes, remove 2 points.
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