The AOF’s International Humanitarian Medical Outreach Grant recognizes and supports Osteopathic medical outreach efforts across the globe. This grant program is made possible through a bequest from Julian and Esther Rossnick in honor of Joni B. Rossnick, DO. A limited number of grants up to $10,000 each will be distributed to DO-led and organized, patient-centered, student educational and/or direct-care focused research-related initiatives with an international medical outreach component. Direct patient care will be prioritized for grant awards.

Note: Previous recipients are encouraged to apply for a renewal grant, but an award is not guaranteed.

Award determinations will be announced by the end of November.

Eligibility

• A qualified tax-exempt nonprofit organization registered in the United States, with a DO directly and actively involved in the day-to-day operation and evaluation of the program.
• Through this award, the organization must address an underserved, underdeveloped, or disaster-stricken area outside of the United States through humanitarian outreach for the purpose of providing medical relief and services, setting up health facilities, or educating healthcare workers so they can provide care to those in need.
• Medical humanitarian outreach must exemplify the Osteopathic philosophy and principles in patient care.
• Grant money may not be used for food, supplies, or housing for the people in the affected area nor to cover fees or pre-trip expenses for volunteers or staff such as vaccines or other medications that may be necessary.
• The recipient organization is responsible for obtaining any licenses, insurance, or approvals necessary to perform programmatic services in the desired area.

RFP Requirements
Step 1: Letter of Intent – Once submitted, please allow 5 business days for review.

• All applicants must submit a letter of inquiry through the portal to include an executive summary, purpose of request, budget, and project start/end date.

Step 2: Full Proposal - Selected organizations will be invited to submit a full proposal.

• Organization Summary
• Program description with activities, objectives, and anticipated results, information about population being served, and a timeline for implementation.
• Description & measurement of anticipated client and organizational outcomes.
• Budget detailing the proposed use of grant funds, summary of funds secured or requested.
• Director’s current CV; name of Osteopathic physician overseeing/heading the program.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from partnering organizations.