Welcome to the
NIH Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL)
Partnering with Communities to Improve Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Community Engagement Alliance — also known as CEAL —works to promote health equity, improve health outcomes, and strengthen partnerships through community-engaged research.
CEAL aims to address racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic health disparities by partnering with communities to:
- Build trust in science and research.
- Ensure inclusion across the research continuum.
- Advance community-driven solutions addressing health inequities.
- Strengthen community-engaged research.
Our strength is in our communities.
Introducing the Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Video
CEAL has made an impact on communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and has shifted to address other social determinants through programs focused on chronic diseases, maternal health, and more.
NIH CEAL recognized with CLAS Champion Award
The NIH Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) was recently honored with the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Champion Award in the category of Outstanding Sustainability as a recognition of CEAL’s efforts in promoting equitable research and community engagement practices.
