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The Research Grants Program supports individuals and organizations conducting original research in an Urgent Care Setting.
Original research is critical for advancing the ongoing practice of Urgent Care medicine and understanding Urgent Care’s role in healthcare.
Each year, the Foundation collaborates with the College of Urgent Care Medicine and Urgent Care Association to establish research priorities.
Research priorities are evaluated at an annual Assembly.
Organizations only may apply. Applicants must hold a current UCA center membership, or an Urgent Care organization may apply if the Project Lead holds an individual membership with UCA.
Applications Open: June 2025
Grant Application Due Date: September 1, 2025
Anticipated Grant Award Notification Date: December 1, 2025
Anticipated Project Start: January 2025
The Urgent Care Foundation serves to advance awareness of the Urgent Care industry, and advance educational and scientific excellence in the field of Urgent Care medicine by inspiring and contributing to research, education, clinical and practice management leadership, as well as innovation in new and emerging healthcare delivery models. The Urgent Care Research Grants serves the charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)3 of the 1986 IRS Code, as amended, including the support of programs that advance the field of Urgent Care medicine through initiatives in education, quality, patient safety or measurable community benefit.
Review the application questions here.
Forms required include: W-9 for grantee organization; Detailed budget (Excel or Word format).
Grant applications will be considered according to a predetermined 2023-2024 scoring rubric used during review. View the scoring rubric here.
Individuals are not eligible to receive independent grant funding at this time. However, individuals may submit proposals as the project lead, as long as the individual is associated with a current UCA Organization or Center member, and the Organization or Center is the entity entering into agreement with the UCF and is the grant recipient.
Grant applications are reviewed by representatives of the College of Urgent Care Medicine, the Urgent Care Association and the UCF Board of Trustees. The UCF Board of Trustees makes final decisions on funding.
Funding will not be provided for substantial activities promoting propaganda, lobbying, or attempting to influence legislations, participation, or intervention in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any public office candidate.
UCF grant funds cannot be used for indirect costs/overhead costs; captial purchases or equipment purchases; event or entertainment costs; food and beverage costs.
Support will be considered at any grant level within the anticipated total available budget related to each RFP cycle, from small ($1,000 – 5,000) to mid-size ($5,000+).
Indirect costs are those costs not directly related to the proposed project or project activities, but rather are incurred for joint benefit of multiple projects and other activities. Indirect costs are usually charged to benefiting objectives through an allocation process/indirect cost rate. Overhead costs are costs associated with conducting general business, or other operating costs not directly associated with the project.
Yes, grant applications may be submitted for projects up to three (3) years in duration. Projects awarded with a timeline of more than one (1) year must re-apply each year for continued funding. There is no guarantee of continued funding or at the initial requested amount; continuing funds are awarded based on project performance and fund availability.
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