The Policies for Action program (P4A) funds research identifying policies, laws, and other regulatory tools in the public and private sectors that can support RWJF’s mission to build a Culture of Health.
Research is conducted at institutions across the United States. The projects by our Research Hubs and other grantees investigate policies and laws that are traditionally and directly correlated with health outcomes, but also nontraditional areas of focus that influence population health, well-being and equity — including policies and regulations from areas such as education, economics, transportation, justice, and housing.
Funded Projects
Policies for Action (P4A) supports public and private-sector policy research that builds understanding of what economic, social and health policies can help support RWJF’s vision to build a Culture of Health and help achieve health and racial equity
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Children and FamiliesCan the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Boost Child Health?
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Children and FamiliesBetter Supporting the Needs of Children in Tennessee
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Children and FamiliesBuilding Upstream Interventions to Keep Families Together in Hennepin County, MN
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Community Justice and Public SafetyAre Cities and Counties Ready to Use Racial Equity Tools to Influence Policy?
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Financing, Implementation & Policy ModelsThe Effects of State Pre-emption of Local Smoking Restrictions on Health Disparities