Grants for Nonprofits - Health

The National Institute on Aging is offering a grant for graduate students interested in aging-related research, providing funding and support for their doctoral dissertation projects and transition into postdoctoral positions in the field.

This grant provides financial support for early-career clinician-scientists to conduct patient-oriented research in pain management, focusing on developing effective strategies to address chronic pain and the opioid crisis.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations and health agencies in Arizona to establish lab services that help at-risk individuals access Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention.

This funding opportunity supports researchers at higher education institutions and nonprofits to explore how dietary fats influence cancer growth and progression through molecular mechanisms, with a focus on preclinical studies.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. educational institutions in developing programs that train a diverse workforce in research related to diabetes, digestive diseases, and kidney health, through skills courses and research experiences.

Funding Opportunity Description The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research educational activities that complement other formal training programs in the mission areas of the NIH Institutes and Centers. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research. Background A major goal of the National Plan to address Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Alzheimer’s Disease-related Dementias (ADRD) is to reduce the burden of AD/ADRD by accelerating research toward treatments, improving care and support for people facing these conditions now, and reducing the risk of AD/ADRD by promoting brain health. Despite this, there is a shortage of scientists conducting the wide variety of necessary innovative and interdisciplinary research projects, including basic biomedical, clinical, translational, prevention, and treatment research on AD/ADRD. This Funding Opportunity Annoucnment (FOA) aims to address goal G-4 of the National Institute on Aging's Strategic Directions for Research (2020-2025): "Attract and train more researchers from diverse scientific and cultural backgrounds." This will include supporting the recruitment of a variety of early-stage investigators from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to the NIH AD/ADRD portfolio. This FOA also aims to address the lack of early exposure to high-quality, hands-on research education experiences in the AD/ADRD field, another major barrier to increasing the AD/ADRD capable workforce. To further expand the AD/ADRD training pipeline, NIA will support one-to-two-year intensive research experiences for recent baccalaureates, with a focus on receipt of mentorship for pursuing future research careers. The expectation is that such a program would help to transition the next generation of early-stage investigators into research careers representative of NIA mission critical areas, namely AD/ADRD research. Proposed programs should involve participants in independent research projects in AD/ADRD as it relates to aging. Participants will be required to work as research postbaccalaureates at nine person-months (75% full-time) effort, with the other three person-months (25% full-time effort) devoted to further academic and professional development. Academic development opportunities may include courses, seminars, or supplemental instruction that will enhance the technical, operational, and professional skills of the participants. Training in rigor and reproducibility is required. Professional development opportunities may include entrance exam preparation and conference and workshop participation. Program training objectives and mentoring activities should be grounded in literature and enable trainees to pursue advanced degrees and other research-related science career opportunities. Focus on Postbaccalaureates: Postbaccalaureate programs consist of studies pursued after the completion of one's bachelor’s degree, but before entering an advanced degree program, such as a master s, doctoral, or clinical degree program. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) reports an increased number of prospective medical students taking time off between the completion of their undergraduate education and enrollment in medical school. While students may take these gap years for a variety of reasons and be involved in a range of activities, almost half of such students report being involved in research during this time. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted students decisions to take gap years in a way that has been leading to a rise in the number of students taking this path. Literature shows that postbaccalaureate programs enable recent graduates to pursue advanced degrees and other research-related science career opportunities. For the purpose of this announcement, institutions should explain how this program will be developed in a way that will foster diversity and inclusion at their organization. As indicated below, applicants must include a Recruitment Plan to Enhance Diversity which describes the program’s proposed recruitment efforts and how the proposed plan reflects past experiences in recruiting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences (see NOT-OD-20-031 for additional information on NIH's Notice of Interest in Diversity). All programs are expected to be inclusive, supportive, and safe, and to provide opportunities for participants to interact with investigators who could contribute to their growth. Applications from a variety of institutions, including those from minority serving institutions (MSIs), are encouraged. Applicants should consider how the developed programs can optimize participation and potentially include additional participants from outside the applicant institution, especially those in local and/or affiliated institutions. Applicants must demonstrate how this program will add significant value over existing programs at the applicant institution. Each institution must have a unique program structure that maximizes resources, departments, and faculty at the applicant institution. Applicants are encouraged to propose collaborations with affiliated and/or local institutions, as appropriate. Applicants are also encouraged to partner with existing NIH-funded or other federally funded resources and programs and leverage training activities from both federal and private-sector partners including, but not limited to, the following: Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ARDCs) Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC) Edward R. Roybal Centers for Translation Research in the Behavioral and Social Sciences of Aging Nathan Shock Centers Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Research Centers in Minority Institutions Program (RCMI) Non-Responsiveness Criteria Applications that propose programs primarily outside of AD/ADRD research, or have a general STEM focus, will be considered non-responsive to this FOA and will be withdrawn prior to review. Research education programs may complement ongoing research training and education occurring at the applicant institution, but the proposed educational experiences must be distinct from those training and education programs currently receiving Federal support. R25 programs may augment institutional research training programs (e.g., T32, T90), but cannot be used to replace or circumvent Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) programs.

The Ion Bank Foundation is currently accepting applications for its grant program, designed to support organizations and initiatives that contribute to the betterment of communities it serves. The foundation's mission is aligned with fostering community well-being through strategic investments in various key areas. This program offers both designated and competitive grants, with competitive grants specifically targeting direct costs for starting or improving programs, as well as capital needs. The foundation emphasizes that indirect/overhead expenses are permitted, with specific documentation required for overhead exceeding 10% of the request. The grant program targets a broad range of beneficiaries within Hartford County, Litchfield County, and New Haven County in Connecticut, and Morris County in New Jersey. The primary impact goal is to address demonstrated community needs and advance community plans. The foundation seeks to achieve this by funding projects that show potential for leveraging additional or sustaining support, clearly explain their project plan, and provide a realistic budget. The Ion Bank Foundation's strategic priorities include affordable housing and rehabilitation, community services (encompassing healthcare, education, job training, social services, childcare, and credit/financial services), economic development, and the revitalization or stabilization of distressed or underserved areas. The foundation's theory of change posits that by investing in these key areas, it can contribute to a more stable, healthy, and prosperous community environment. Expected outcomes and measurable results include the successful implementation of evidence-based programs, improved community services, enhanced economic opportunities, and the revitalization of targeted areas. The foundation looks for strong proposals that summarize an organization's track record, adopt evidence-based models, and demonstrate a clear project plan. Preference is given to requests with broad, visible community involvement and collaborative ventures, indicating a focus on collective impact and sustainable change. Eligibility for the grant program extends to non-profit organizations recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, municipal entities seeking grants for public purposes, and religious organizations undertaking nonsectarian projects aligned with the foundation's priorities. Applicants must be located in, or serve communities within, Ion Bank's defined assessment area for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) purposes. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $10,000.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations, community groups, and educational institutions in Charleston, West Virginia, to develop projects that benefit low- to moderate-income individuals and address community needs.

This funding opportunity supports innovative, interdisciplinary research projects that aim to fill critical knowledge gaps and advance scientific understanding in areas related to kidney, diabetes, and digestive diseases.

The purpose of this program is to strengthen the behavioral health workforce in rural Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) service areas through supporting the recruitment and retention of behavioral health care providers.

This grant provides funding to public health departments for collaborative research and initiatives aimed at improving food safety practices in retail food establishments and investigating foodborne outbreaks.

The specific purpose of this NOFO is to promote the development of a diverse, interdisciplinary workforce needed to conduct translational research on Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's-related dementias from target discovery through clinical development. This NOFO will support institutional training programs for predoctoral and postdoctoral level researchers with diverse educational backgrounds (i.e., basic biology, translational and clinical research, data science). The program invites eligible institutions to develop interdisciplinary training programs that will provide trainees with the knowledge and skills in data science, disease biology, behavioral research, and traditional and emerging drug discovery disciplines necessary to conduct rigorous and cutting-edge basic, translational, and clinical research for AD/ADRD.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Lorain to develop community services in areas such as health, mental health, youth and senior support, homelessness, and food accessibility.

This program provides funding to community groups and local organizations in Santa Rosa for projects that improve neighborhoods and foster community engagement, such as clean-ups, public art, and gardens.

Grant Title: Pilot projects to enhance utility and usage of data sets from the Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium (MoTrPAC) aims to fund small research projects that develop innovative methods to analyze and utilize MoTrPAC data, particularly focusing on how physical activity affects health, with a budget of up to $50,000 for one year.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in developing training and outreach initiatives to enhance the use of pediatric research data, focusing on childhood cancer and congenital anomalies.

This funding opportunity supports students enrolled in dual-degree medical and research training programs, helping them develop into independent physician-scientists through mentored research and clinical training.

This funding opportunity supports community-based nonprofit organizations that address health disparities and improve access to healthcare for historically marginalized populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit healthcare facilities in New York State to develop and expand training programs for healthcare workers, addressing workforce shortages and enhancing the state's healthcare infrastructure.

This funding opportunity supports Colorado schools and community organizations in developing collaborative projects to improve youth mental health and reduce vaping among children and teens.