American Osteopathic Foundation

American Osteopathic Foundation advances the osteopathic profession through grants, scholarships, awards, and related initiatives that support education, research, leadership, and service. Based in Chicago, Illinois, at 142 East Ontario St., Suite 1450, the foundation maintains a broad grants and programs portfolio for members of the osteopathic community, including DOs, osteopathic educators, researchers, residents and fellows, student doctors, spouses, and nonprofit organizations. Its work is organized around educational scholarships and awards, special project and program funding, and research grants, with the foundation’s board, committee members, and staff carrying that mission forward. The foundation’s programs span recognition of professional achievement, student and trainee support, and investment in research and community-focused work. Named opportunities include the AOA/AOF Presidential Memorial Leadership Scholarship, the Jeffrey S. Grove, DO, LGBTQ+ Pride Scholarship, the William G. Anderson, DO Scholarship, the Rocovich Research Grant, the NAM Fellowship in Osteopathic Medicine, the Training in Policies Study Program (TIPS), and the Caring for Communities Grant. It also administers honors such as Physician of the Year, Educator of the Year Award, Outstanding Resident of the Year, and State Emerging Leader Awards. Several deadlines listed on the grants and awards page run through 2026, including April 30, May 29 and 31, June 1 and 14, July 24, August 31, September 15 and 30, and November 30. Beyond its grantmaking and award activity, the American Osteopathic Foundation connects its funding work to wider profession-building efforts through partnerships and initiatives such as the SOMA Foundation, the Scripps Research DETECT Study, Harnessing Wearable Data CME, the LGBTQ+ Health Equity & Inclusion Initiative, disaster relief, and Project Future. The organization also anchors community recognition and philanthropy through its Honors Gala and broader giving programs, including planned giving, a corporate partnership program, and the Hope, Healing and Health Campaign.