Request for Proposals

Key Dates

• Letter of Inquiry due date: April 13, 2026
• Upon invitation, Full Research Proposal due date: July 13, 2026
• Estimated award date: September 1, 2026

Purpose

The intent of this grant is to generate new information and formulate improved management strategies for residents of post-acute and long-term care facilities.  Specific questions of interest can include but are not limited to one of the following: a) develop new, evidence-based and actionable guidance and tools specific to PALTC; b) advance quality and improve care in post-acute and long-term care settings; c) advance training of competent clinicians in PALTC; and e) determine optimal methods of adopting and implementing Age-Friendly care in nursing homes.

Eligibility for PALTC Grant

• Conducted in long-term care setting
• Feasible to accomplish in 12 months
• Demonstrates collaboration with facility staff
• Awardee is not a recipient of another Foundation for PALTC grant award

Funding Information

• The budget is limited to $25,000 (combined direct and indirect (limited to 7% of total) costs)
• The Grant Committee of the Foundation for PALTC will evaluate submissions and make funding decisions
• Funding will not be provided until there is Investigational Review Board (IRB) approval or waiver as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (45CFR46)

Letters of Inquiry

Letters of inquiry should outline the project purpose and study objectives, planned methods to achieve the objectives, and the expected outcomes in 1-2 pages. The Foundation is interested in receiving proposals that are strategically important to PALTmed, long-term care facilities, and the residents they serve. Letters of inquiry should outline a breakdown estimate of direct costs, including equipment, and personnel.  The Grant Committee evaluates Letters of Inquiry using objective criteria.

Criteria for Evaluation of Letters of Inquiry

• Project need is clearly stated;
• Project is strategically important to PALTmed and PALTC;
• Objectives are specifically stated and measurable;
• Methods (activities) are feasible within budget; and
• Applicant(s) has a high likelihood of success.

Projects that fulfill the criteria are selected and investigator(s) requested to submit full research proposals. Full research proposals are due about three (3) months after investigators are notified.

Full Research Proposal

The proposal should be typed double-spaced in Arial font 11 (approximately 6 pages). Sections in the grant proposal that should be included are:

1. Project purpose (Executive Summary); 1700-character limit
2. Specific Aims and Design; 1700-character limit
3. Background; 3400-character limit
4. Methods and Research Plan (including data analysis); 3400-character limit
5. Timeline and Evaluation Table; 1700-character limit
6. Dissemination and Next Steps; 1700-character limit
7. Key Personnel; 3400-character limit
8. Significance to the PALTC mission; 1700-character limit
9. Budget Narrative; 1700-character limit
10. References; 1700-character limit
11. Appendix:
12. i) Biographical sketch or curriculum vitae of primary investigator(s)
13. ii) Budget – A separate template is provided for the budget submission.

Please observe and comply with character limits.

Criteria for Evaluation of Full Research Proposals

1. Significance of the research in LTC; Does the work align with the Foundation’s vision of fulfilling unmet educational, training, and scientific innovation?
2. Investigator(s)’ capabilities and likelihood of success; Is there evidence of success in previous research activities, grant awards, and publication history? Are letters of support from collaborators, consultants and subcontractors provided and representative of strong collaborative intent?
3. Innovation; Does the proposal reflect innovative thinking and solutions to identified unmet needs?
4. Soundness of the approach; Is there sufficient evidence of sound methodology? Does the project reflect knowledge of the field? Are objectives clear and measurable by the evaluation criteria provided in the proposal? Are the goals and outcomes clear, realistic, and achievable?
5. Environment; What is the organizational capacity to fulfill the project requirements and support the needs of the investigator(s)?
6. Budget; Does the budget clearly define the resources/equipment/tools to complete the research project? If salary support is requested, are personnel roles and responsibilities clearly delineated and necessary to complete the research project? If the proposal request is for partial funding of a larger project, are the other funds secured to enable project completion?

The Grant Committee of the Foundation for PALTC will evaluate submissions and make funding decisions independent of Acadia.

Letters of Inquiry and Full Research Grant Applications should be submitted online.

Questions should be addressed to Victoria Hann at: VHann@paltmed.org

Grant Amount: Up to $37,000

Philanthropically supported by Acadia Pharmaceuticals
Focus: Advancing Quality of Life and Care for Residents with Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

• Impact of PD on activities of daily living and quality of life
• Management of Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PDP)
• Age-friendly and deprescribing care models
• Facility-based strategies improving outcomes for residents with PD

Request for Proposals

Key Dates

• Letter of Inquiry due date: April 13, 2026
• Upon invitation, Full Research Proposal due date: July 13, 2026
• Estimated award date: September 1, 2026

Purpose

The intent of this grant is to generate new information and formulate improved management strategies for residents of post-acute and long-term care facilities.  Specific questions of interest can include but are not limited to one of the following: a) develop new, evidence-based and actionable guidance and tools specific to PALTC; b) advance quality and improve care in post-acute and long-term care settings; c) advance training of competent clinicians in PALTC; and e) determine optimal methods of adopting and implementing Age-Friendly care in nursing homes.

Eligibility for Parkinson’s Disease in Long-Term Care Residents Grant

• Conducted in long-term care setting
• Feasible to accomplish in 12 months
• Demonstrates collaboration with facility staff
• Awardee is not a recipient of another Foundation for PALTC grant award

Funding Information

• Acadia Pharmaceuticals. provided funding to the Foundation for PALTC to support this grant
  • The budget is limited to $40,000 (combined direct and indirect (limited to 7% of total) costs)
  • The Grant Committee of the Foundation for PALTC will evaluate submissions and make funding decisions independent of Acadia Pharmaceuticals.
  • Funding will not be provided until there is Investigational Review Board (IRB) approval or waiver as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (45CFR46)

Letters of Inquiry

Letters of inquiry should outline the project purpose and study objectives, planned methods to achieve the objectives, and the expected outcomes in 1-2 pages. The Foundation is interested in receiving proposals that are strategically important to PALTmed, long-term care facilities, and the residents they serve. Letters of inquiry should outline a breakdown estimate of direct costs, including equipment, and personnel.  The Grant Committee evaluates Letters of Inquiry using objective criteria.

Criteria for Evaluation of Letters of Inquiry

• Project need is clearly stated;
• Project is strategically important to PALTmed and PALTC;
• Objectives are specifically stated and measurable;
• Methods (activities) are feasible within budget; and
• Applicant(s) has a high likelihood of success.

Projects that fulfill the criteria are selected and investigator(s) requested to submit full research proposals. Full research proposals are due about three (3) months after investigators are notified.

Full Research Proposal

The proposal should be typed double-spaced in Arial font 11 (approximately 6 pages). Sections in the grant proposal that should be included are:

1. Project purpose (Executive Summary); 1700-character limit
2. Specific Aims and Design; 1700-character limit
3. Background; 3400-character limit
4. Methods and Research Plan (including data analysis); 3400-character limit
5. Timeline and Evaluation Table; 1700-character limit
6. Dissemination and Next Steps; 1700-character limit
7. Key Personnel; 3400-character limit
8. Significance to the PALTC mission; 1700-character limit
9. Budget Narrative; 1700-character limit
10. References; 1700-character limit
11. Appendix:
12. i) Biographical sketch or curriculum vitae of primary investigator(s)
13. ii) Budget – A separate template is provided for the budget submission.

Please observe and comply with character limits.

Criteria for Evaluation of Full Research Proposals

1. Significance of the research in LTC; Does the work align with the Foundation’s vision of fulfilling unmet educational, training, and scientific innovation?
2. Investigator(s)’ capabilities and likelihood of success; Is there evidence of success in previous research activities, grant awards, and publication history? Are letters of support from collaborators, consultants and subcontractors provided and representative of strong collaborative intent?
3. Innovation; Does the proposal reflect innovative thinking and solutions to identified unmet needs?
4. Soundness of the approach; Is there sufficient evidence of sound methodology? Does the project reflect knowledge of the field? Are objectives clear and measurable by the evaluation criteria provided in the proposal? Are the goals and outcomes clear, realistic, and achievable?
5. Environment; What is the organizational capacity to fulfill the project requirements and support the needs of the investigator(s)?
6. Budget; Does the budget clearly define the resources/equipment/tools to complete the research project? If salary support is requested, are personnel roles and responsibilities clearly delineated and necessary to complete the research project? If the proposal request is for partial funding of a larger project, are the other funds secured to enable project completion?

The Grant Committee of the Foundation for PALTC will evaluate submissions and make funding decisions independent of Acadia Pharmaceuticals.

Letters of Inquiry and Full Research Grant Applications should be submitted online. 

Questions should be addressed to Victoria Hann at: VHann@paltmed.org

Grant Amount: Up to $40,000

Philanthropically supported by Neurocrine Biosciences
Focus: Improving Outcomes and Quality of Life for Residents with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)

• Impact of TD on daily functioning and well-being
• Treatment-naïve TD characteristics in long-term care
• Age-friendly and AIMs testing-based management strategies

Request for Proposals

Key Dates

• Letter of Inquiry due date: April 13, 2026
• Upon invitation, Full Research Proposal due date: July 13, 2026
• Estimated award date: September 1, 2026

Purpose

The intent of this grant is to generate new information and formulate improved management strategies for residents of long-term care facilities with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD). Specific questions of interest should focus on: a) the impact of TD on daily activities of living and quality of life; or, b) characteristics of treatment naïve TD and their impact on residents of LTC facilities; or, c) management strategies for nursing home residents with TD; or d) age-friendly approaches to support nursing home residents with TD; or, e) the impact of properly conducted AIMs testing in NH residents with TD. The grant can support identification, screening, assessing impact / burden of TD, but not pharmacologic treatment or comparison of pharmacologic treatments.

Eligibility for Tardive Dyskinesia Grant

• Conducted in long-term care setting
• Feasible to accomplish in 12 months
• Demonstrates collaboration with facility staff
• Awardee is not a recipient of another Foundation for PALTC grant award

Funding Information

• Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. provided funding to the Foundation for PALTC to support this grant
• The budget is limited to $40,000 (combined direct and indirect (limited to 7% of total) costs)
• The Grant Committee of the Foundation for PALTC will evaluate submissions and make funding decisions independent of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
• fFunding will not be provided until there is Investigational Review Board (IRB) approval or waiver as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (45CFR46)

Letters of Inquiry

Letters of inquiry should outline the project purpose and study objectives, planned methods to achieve the objectives, and the expected outcomes in 1-2 pages. The Foundation is interested in receiving proposals that are strategically important to PALTmed, long-term care facilities, and the residents they serve. Letters of inquiry should outline a breakdown estimate of direct costs, including equipment, and personnel.  The Grant Committee evaluates Letters of Inquiry using objective criteria.

Criteria for Evaluation of Letters of Inquiry

• Project need is clearly stated;
• Project is strategically important to PALTmed and PALTC;
• Objectives are specifically stated and measurable;
• Methods (activities) are feasible within budget; and
• Applicant(s) has a high likelihood of success.

Projects that fulfill the criteria are selected and investigator(s) requested to submit full research proposals. Full research proposals are due about three (3) months after investigators are notified.

Full Research Proposal

The proposal should be typed double-spaced in Arial font 11 (approximately 6 pages). Sections in the grant proposal that should be included are:

1. Project purpose (Executive Summary); 1700-character limit
2. Specific Aims and Design; 1700-character limit
3. Background; 3400-character limit
4. Methods and Research Plan (including data analysis); 3400-character limit
5. Timeline and Evaluation Table; 1700-character limit
6. Dissemination and Next Steps; 1700-character limit
7. Key Personnel; 3400-character limit
8. Significance to the PALTC mission; 1700-character limit
9. Budget Narrative; 1700-character limit
10. References; 1700-character limit
11. Appendix:
12. i) Biographical sketch or curriculum vitae of primary investigator(s)
13. ii) Budget – A separate template is provided for the budget submission.

Please observe and comply with character limits.

Criteria for Evaluation of Full Research Proposals

1. Significance of the research in LTC; Does the work align with the Foundation’s vision of fulfilling unmet educational, training, and scientific innovation?
2. Investigator(s)’ capabilities and likelihood of success; Is there evidence of success in previous research activities, grant awards, and publication history? Are letters of support from collaborators, consultants and subcontractors provided and representative of strong collaborative intent?
3. Innovation; Does the proposal reflect innovative thinking and solutions to identified unmet needs?
4. Soundness of the approach; Is there sufficient evidence of sound methodology? Does the project reflect knowledge of the field? Are objectives clear and measurable by the evaluation criteria provided in the proposal? Are the goals and outcomes clear, realistic, and achievable?
5. Environment; What is the organizational capacity to fulfill the project requirements and support the needs of the investigator(s)?
6. Budget; Does the budget clearly define the resources/equipment/tools to complete the research project? If salary support is requested, are personnel roles and responsibilities clearly delineated and necessary to complete the research project? If the proposal request is for partial funding of a larger project, are the other funds secured to enable project completion?

The Grant Committee of the Foundation for PALTC will evaluate submissions and make funding decisions independent of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

Letters of Inquiry and Full Research Grant Applications should be submitted online. 

Questions should be addressed to Victoria Hann at: VHann@paltmed.org