Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Health

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support the establishment of one (1) Center of Excellence (CoE) to coordinate the research community of infectious and immune-mediated disease (IID) computational modelers and advance IID modeling research across biological scales. The CoE must include three (3) coordinating cores and two (2) research projects to advance and integrate bridge models across scales in the context of IID, including HIV/AIDS. The CoE will accelerate multi-scale model development, sharing and re-use, and support collaboration to benefit the entire IID research community.

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations in developing new small molecule therapies for mental and neurological disorders, focusing on innovative drug discovery methods without involving clinical trials.

This program provides funding and resources to healthcare providers and local health departments in Ohio to prevent and treat sexually transmitted infections, particularly among vulnerable populations.

This grant provides funding for early-stage research on how mitochondrial dysfunction affects aging and immune health in individuals with HIV and substance use disorders, aiming to uncover potential therapeutic strategies.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that develop and implement effective strategies to reduce overdose deaths and improve addiction treatment across various settings, targeting diverse populations and addressing health disparities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research focused on the long-term health outcomes of youth and young adults in the U.S. living with perinatally acquired HIV, emphasizing the impacts of antiretroviral therapy and associated health challenges.

This FOA encourages applications for the Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program for the purpose of supporting the research activities during the early stage careers of independent clinical researchers. The program offers the opportunity for a unique bridge between the NIH intramural and extramural research communities and contains two phases. In the first phase, Lasker Scholars will receive appointments for up to 5-7 years as tenure-track investigators within the NIH Intramural Research Program with independent research budgets. In the second phase, successful scholars will receive up to 3 years of NIH support for their research at an extramural research facility; or, the Scholar can be considered to remain as an investigator within the intramural program.

This grant provides funding to organizations that develop resources and strategies to empower individuals with developmental disabilities in Texas to effectively communicate their health care needs and navigate the health care system.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations to strengthen public health systems in Cote d'Ivoire, focusing on improving disease detection, response, and prevention capabilities.

This grant provides access to essential resources and expertise for researchers developing gene-based therapies for ultra-rare neurological diseases, helping them advance their projects toward regulatory approval without direct funding.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is seeking proposals for its Southeast Aquatics Fund to voluntarily conserve aquatic habitats in the southeastern United States and Texas. This grant program directly aligns with NFWF's mission to sustain, restore, and enhance the nation's fish, wildlife, and plants. The fund's priorities are informed by the Longleaf Forests and Rivers Business Plan, adopted in 2018 and updated in 2023, which aims to conserve the extraordinary biodiversity across the Southeast. The primary target beneficiaries of this program are aquatic ecosystems and the diverse array of species that inhabit them, particularly those identified as focal species in the Conasauga River (GA) and Middle Coosa (AL) watersheds. These include various endemic and native fishes like the Alabama shiner, banded sculpin, blue shiner, and trispot darter. The impact goal is to advance specific goals and objectives of the Longleaf Forests and Rivers Business Plan and other relevant conservation plans, ultimately leading to healthier aquatic habitats. The program prioritizes work in northern Alabama and Georgia due to measurement and monitoring constraints, with funding available for a wide range of activities in the Conasauga River (GA) and Locust Fork and Middle Coosa (AL) watersheds. Projects benefiting the focal species in these areas will receive priority. The strategic priorities of the NFWF, as evidenced by the Longleaf Forests and Rivers Business Plan, emphasize a suite of aquatic species as indicators of healthy aquatic habitats in prioritized watersheds, reflecting a theory of change that by protecting these indicator species, the broader ecosystem health will improve. Expected outcomes include the conservation of aquatic habitat, the advancement of specific goals outlined in the Longleaf Forests and Rivers Business Plan, and positive impacts on focal species populations. While not explicitly detailed as "measurable results" in the provided text, the focus on indicator species suggests that the health and population trends of these species would serve as key metrics for success. Projects are anticipated to have a completion time of 24–36 months, with grant awards ranging from $150,000 to $500,000 from approximately $8.45 million available in 2024.

This funding opportunity supports partnerships between universities and community organizations in Indiana to improve health outcomes and address social determinants of health through collaborative planning activities.

The Lumpkin Family Foundation’s **Land, Health, Community (LHC) Grant Program** serves as its core philanthropic initiative, advancing the family’s long-standing commitment to holistic community well-being in East Central Illinois. At least half of the foundation’s annual grantmaking is directed to this region, with a focus on fostering prosperity, health, leadership, and environmental stewardship. Through the LHC program, the foundation seeks to nurture communities that are economically strong, physically and mentally healthy, socially engaged, and environmentally conscious—each element reinforcing the others to create long-term resilience and vitality. A central vision of the program is to strengthen local food systems and agricultural economies while supporting residents’ physical and mental health. The foundation encourages projects that promote access to healthy, affordable food, strengthen local farm businesses, and integrate sustainable land use practices. Equally important is the cultivation of social cohesion and civic capacity—empowering communities to collaborate on shared goals, retain talent, and attract new opportunities. The emphasis on leadership development and collaborative problem-solving underscores the foundation’s belief in community-driven progress. In response to growing awareness of mental health challenges, the Lumpkin Family Foundation has expanded the LHC program to include **nature-based mental wellness initiatives**. These efforts support programs that demonstrate the connection between engagement with nature and improved mental well-being. Priority is given to projects that help youth and young adults reduce screen time through outdoor experiences, provide self-care opportunities for mental health practitioners, and create healing environments for trauma-impacted individuals such as foster youth. The foundation recognizes the strong research-based link between time spent in nature and improvements in happiness, social connectedness, and emotional balance. Successful proposals often integrate multiple LHC focus areas, combining personal health, environmental stewardship, agricultural innovation, and mental wellness. The foundation particularly values programs that promote sustainable farming, develop green practices that add productivity while protecting the land, and build community capacity through education and collaboration. Preference is given to rural organizations and those located in **Coles County** and surrounding areas, reflecting the foundation’s deep roots in East Central Illinois. Through the Land, Health, Community Grant Program, the Lumpkin Family Foundation continues to invest in the long-term vitality of its home region. By uniting efforts in agriculture, health, the environment, and mental wellness, the program fosters communities that are not only economically stable but also socially vibrant and emotionally healthy—a living model of the foundation’s belief in the interdependence of land, people, and place.

This grant provides funding for researchers and organizations to develop innovative medical countermeasures for treating acute chemical exposures resulting from terrorist attacks or accidental releases, enhancing national preparedness for chemical emergencies.

The mission of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC) is to identify and support innovative biomedical research to improve the health of all Arizonans. ABRC is focused on leveraging existing resources, maximizing partnerships, cultivating communication, and promoting innovation. ABRC manages multiple initiatives which are guided by input from leaders and professionals from Arizona’s universities, nonprofit research institutions, hospitals, medical centers, and patient advocacy groups. Financial Notes: Funding Source: The funding source for this Grant is the Health Research Fund (Tobacco Tax) as established by Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) §36-275 (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/36/00275.htm) and §36-773  (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/36/00773.htm). Up to $3,500,000 per year is available for Arizona Investigator Grant (AZ IG) and New Investigator Award (NIA) applications. The maximum award for AZ IG Applications is $225,000.00 annually with a maximum project duration of three (3) years from the award date. The maximum award for NIA Applications is $75,000.00 annually with a maximum project duration of three (3) years from the award date.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based educational institutions, nonprofits, and community organizations to improve mental health and substance use treatment practices in outpatient settings, particularly for underserved populations.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research on the role of defective HIV proviruses in viral persistence and their impact on treatment strategies, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, nonprofits, and international organizations.

This grant provides funding for research projects that improve mental health services and outcomes for young people experiencing early stages of psychosis by promoting data-driven care and collaboration among specialized treatment programs across the United States.

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at improving antimicrobial stewardship in U.S. beef and swine production, encouraging innovative solutions that enhance animal health and reduce antibiotic use.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to archive and document child health and human development data sets, facilitating their accessibility for secondary analysis by researchers.