The Physician Associate Foundation provides funding opportunities for PAs in various practice settings and roles. PAF will offer two funding cycles in 2026, with multiple funding opportunities offered in each cycle.
Visit each funding opportunity webpage to learn more and apply.
Cycle 1*
Opens: February 2
Closes: March 2/March 16 (see below)
The following funding opportunities will be offered during the first cycle/application period:
- 2026 Breitman-Dorn Research Award (deadline March 2)
- 2026 Robert K. Pedersen Global Outreach Grants (deadline March 2)
- 2026 Student Scholarship Program (deadline March 16)
Cycle 2*
Opens: July 13
Closes: August 10
The following funding opportunities will be offered during the second cycle/application period:
- 2026 IMPACT Grants with Orthopaedic Focus
- 2026 Josanne Kissel Pagel PAs in Administration Award
- 2026 William H. Marquardt Community Health Access Award
- 2026 William H. Marquardt Precepting/Mentorship Award
*Cycle dates and distributions subject to change.