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Historic wins in civil rights, public health, and education were never solo acts. They came from bold, collective action. From disability rights to voting rights, progress has always been fueled by coordination, not isolation. At this moment, where should we double down to ensure everyone has a fair shot at living their healthiest life? 👇🏽 Drop a vote and share in the comments how you’re using that approach to drive change in your community.

🚀 $1.5M MA3 Challenge Launches to Modernize Academic Hiring & Promotion The Open Research Community Accelerator (ORCA), in partnership with the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and Aspen Institute Science & Society Program, has launched the Modernizing Academic Appointment and Advancement (MA3) Challenge — backed by $1.5 million in prize funding from Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Dana Foundation, Rita Allen Foundation, and RWJF. The Challenge invites U.S. colleges, universities, and their departments to develop academic reward systems that foster a collaborative, responsive, and transparent research environment. We are particularly interested in proposals that elevate: - Open science - Public and community engagement - Civic science - Team science - Diverse contributions to knowledge 🏆 Awards include up to six $250K grants (institution-wide or large division reforms) and up to six $50K grants (department, center, or institute-level reforms). In addition to funding, awardees will join a community of practice to share insights, test solutions, and accelerate change across higher education. 📅 Proposals due: January 8, 2026. 🔗 To learn more about this pivotal opportunity to help reshape academic reward systems so they reflect the values institutions champion, visit the MA3 Challenge website: https://lnkd.in/ezkmcY8H

Robust public health data tell the story of who we are as a nation, informing policies and making it possible to hold leaders accountable for protecting our health and wellbeing. But when the government hides public health data, inequities become invisible, voices go silent, false narratives thrive, public trust erodes, and the healthcare system can’t recognize problems and respond the way it should. That’s why RWJF is working with Meeta Anand of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights to strengthen and protect public health data, and ensure the next #Census won’t be weaponized, so our democracy can thrive.  By standing up for data justice, we’re not just protecting facts—we’re protecting people’s dignity, their rights, and their futures. https://rwjf.ws/2XSI0F

Health in Partnership (HIP) is seeking applications from existing partnerships between community power-building organizations and governmental health agencies for the 2026 Power-building Partnerships for Health program. Supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-RWJF and Kresge, the program will select four partnerships that will receive $25,000 in flexible funding, coaching support, and join a national cohort working to address health inequities and align movements and government for transformational change. Applications are due Oct. 27. How to apply: https://lnkd.in/e3RKyda8

RWJF is #hiring! We need your talent, passion, and perspective to enrich our work. • Program Administrative Assistant • Board Relations Specialist • Director, Board Management and Law Department Operations • Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Head to our website to apply or tag a friend in the comments who might be interested. #JobAlert #HealthEquity #Philanthropy #CareerOpportunities

I’m deeply troubled by the news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ending the collection of the Household Food Security Report. Hunger won't disappear just because the data disappear. Children and families are already facing significant reductions to SNAP, Medicaid, and housing support. By taking away benefits and ending this effort to understand the true size of hunger, the needs of our kids, our grandkids, and our neighbors – people we live shoulder to shoulder with in the places we call home – are being ignored. It will be so much harder to ensure that we all have enough healthy food to thrive. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/esmFCnPN

Now more than ever, I am committed to making the field of health equity research more inclusive.  RWJF Health Equity Scholars for Action program is one solution that’s near and dear to my heart. Read more about why, and help spread the word about our new call for proposals. #research #health #equity #inclusive #career #professional #development #mentorship https://lnkd.in/eN_SA4e2