Engagement & Resources

AACOM Research Grants Now Open for Proposals: Applications are open for AACOM’s Annual Research Grant Program until January 25, 2026. AACOM’s Grants Program provides funding for both osteopathic medical education research and institutional research. Awards include up to $5,000 for a single campus study or small collaborative study within a single institution and up to $10,000 for a larger collaborative study spanning multiple institutions. Proposals on topics such as technology integration, food as medicine, compassionate communities and curriculum innovation are of particular interest this year. Learn more.

USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program Applications Now Open: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development opened applications for its Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program. This year-long program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas, including rural hospitals and healthcare. Learn more and apply.