Based in United States

Massage Therapy Foundation Inc.

Evanston, IL, United StatesWebsite

About Massage Therapy Foundation Inc.

The Massage Therapy Foundation funds research, education, and community-service projects that build the evidence base for massage therapy and expand access to therapeutic massage—especially for underserved or medically vulnerable populations. They support both investigator-driven scientific and health‑services research (from pilot studies to multi‑year projects) and smaller community service programs that place massage therapists in clinical or community settings. Typical grantees are researchers, academic medical centers, hospice/clinic programs, and nonprofit service providers that can deliver measurable clinical or access outcomes.

Focus Areas

Clinical and basic science research on massage therapy mechanisms and outcomesHealth services research on integrating massage into healthcare deliveryAccess programs delivering therapeutic massage to underserved or medically vulnerable populations (e.g., cancer, hospice)Workforce development and research literacy for massage therapy practitioners and studentsPilot and implementation studies assessing massage as prevention or adjunctive care

Giving Approach

Annual funding cycles with both one‑year Research Support and Community Service Awards (typical grants $4,996–$30,000) and competitive multi‑year Research Grants ($30,001–$300,000). Larger research grants require an LOI (due in the annual February cycle) with invited full proposals; community awards and small pilots use a standard application process and are awarded once per year.

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Massage Therapy Foundation Inc.

About Massage Therapy Foundation Inc.

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

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Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

Community Service Awards

Massage Therapy Foundation Inc.

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Giving Approach

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How to approach this funder

Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

Community Service Awards