2025–26 Grant Recipients Announced

Aequitas Health awarded $1,500 in competitive grants across three categories at the 2025–26 National Conference.

Grant Recipients

Chapter Project of the Year ($500) — ICC Skin Equity Initiative

A community-first approach to dermatological health disparities, partnering with local organizations to reach underserved populations through innovative outreach formats.

Chapter Project Grant ($500) — COPE Medication Adherence Project

A Medication Support Toolkit addressing non-adherence through transportation assistance, bilingual medication cards, and copay assistance for migrant and Indigenous populations in the Desert Southwest.

Fellow Project Grant ($500) — Menstrual Equity at a Regional Health System

Securing institutional approval for free menstrual products in visitor and patient-facing spaces across an entire health system—from concept to system-wide implementation.

Distinguished Finalists

Multiple projects from chapters across the network were recognized as distinguished finalists, representing the depth and range of fellow-led community health work.