Grants for Small businesses - Health

This FOA invites applications that propose to develop novel research infrastructure that will advance the science of aging in specific areas requiring interdisciplinary partnerships or collaborations.

This grant provides funding for researchers to conduct multi-site clinical trials focused on effective treatments and preventive interventions for health issues related to aging, specifically targeting older adults with complex health conditions.

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications that propose to establish a national Open Measurement Coordinating Network for Non-Pharmacological Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and AD-related Dementias (ADRD) Primary Prevention Trials. The Network will serve as a centralized hub for developing, validating, standardizing, and disseminating measures and measurement methods for AD/ADRD primary prevention trials. It will incorporate measures and measurement methods across neuropsychological, biomarker, and functional domains to meet the goal of primary prevention of AD/ADRD centered around brain health equity. Brain health equity is the fair distribution of brain health determinants, outcomes, and resources within and between segments of the population, regardless of social standing. Measures and methods of interest will test outcomes and mechanisms of action in settings customized for individuals with different needs and linked to real-world function. Applications must explain how the platform will meet evolving community needs and partner with other NIA-funded programs. Applications must also describe activities that will achieve the following objectives: Develop an organizational and governance structure to support the administration, innovation, and dissemination functions of the Network. Propose activities to establish a framework that will facilitate the development of innovative strategies for standardization and use of methods and measures across NIA-supported projects and support activities for the discovery and development of innovative and novel measures and data. Disseminate Network resources and products to the broader AD/ADRD research community. Ensure that all measures and methods development and validation occurs in a racially, ethnically, geographically, and diagnostically diverse set of participants, including members of NIH-defined Health Disparity Populations. This also includes establishing the acceptability and feasibility of using the proposed instruments in both cognitively normal individuals and persons living with cognitive impairment (PLWCI), including subjective cognitive decline. NIA is particularly interested in proposals that advance equity for populations disproportionately impacted by AD/ADRD. For example, Black and Hispanic Americans have a higher prevalence of AD/ADRD compared to non-Hispanic White Americans. Resources, including measurement instruments, methods, algorithms, code, documentation, and normative data will enable other, future measures and methods development projects that support AD/ADRD primary prevention research needs. This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. The NOFO is expected to be published in early 2024 with an expected application due date in Spring/Summer 2024. This NOFO will utilize the U24 activity code.

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at improving cancer care and outcomes for sexual and gender minority survivors by addressing healthcare disparities and enhancing access to quality treatment.

This funding opportunity provides additional financial support to active health services research projects facing unforeseen costs, helping researchers continue their work effectively.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Maine to educate and outreach to women aged 18 to 54 with low incomes about available health coverage options and services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Washington, D.C. that offer grief support or violence prevention services for at-risk youth and young adults.

This funding opportunity supports promising predoctoral students in health-related fields to receive personalized research training and mentorship, helping them develop into independent research scientists.

This grant provides funding for research centers focused on improving the safety and health of workers in agriculture, forestry, and fishing through evidence-based solutions and community outreach.

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the continued support and advancement of the Mutant Mouse Resource and Research Centers (MMRRC). The MMRRC consortium is expected to facilitate research by identifying, acquiring, evaluating, characterizing, cryopreserving, and distributing mutant mouse strains to qualified biomedical investigators. A regional network of four MMRRCs and an Informatics, Coordination and Service Center (ICSC) collectively serve the needs of the biomedical research community for transgenic, knockout and other genetically-engineered mutant mice and related biomaterials. MMRRC strains are held to the highest standards to optimize reproducibility of studies and assure scientific rigor and transparency; all submitted strains are thoroughly reviewed and documented and include additional quality control measures. The Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) of each MMRRC in addition to the major resource activities is required to develop a small high risk, high return, research pilot project that complements the goals and needs of the MMRRC consortium. ORIP intends to fund up to four awards, but the overall number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications Award Budget Requested Direct Costs must reflect actual needs of the project. For Renewal (a.k.a. Type 2) applications, no more than a 5 percent (direct cost) increase from the last non-competing year will be accepted. ORIP intends to fund up to four awards, but the overall number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop and implement strategies that improve HIV prevention and care for individuals who use stimulants, particularly those who also use opioids or other substances, while promoting diversity and community engagement in the research process.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Connecticut that serve Trumbull residents, focusing on projects that address the ongoing public health and economic challenges related to COVID-19.

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop advanced human cell-based systems that better mimic the complex functions of the nervous system, aiming to improve the understanding and treatment of brain and spinal cord disorders.

This program provides funding for researchers and innovators to develop advanced technologies for rapidly identifying and sequencing complex protein-based biothreats, enhancing national security and defense capabilities.

This funding opportunity supports research using advanced cellular models to investigate HIV interactions with tissues related to diabetes, digestive, and kidney diseases, particularly focusing on HIV persistence, latency, and related health issues.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research efforts to improve the prevention, treatment, and understanding of cancers associated with HIV, involving various specialized teams and clinical trials accessible to diverse populations.

This funding opportunity supports researchers analyzing existing genomic data related to dental, oral, and craniofacial health to address research gaps and improve health outcomes.

This grant option, part of the Minnesota Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Grant Program, aims to support early-stage research into innovative treatments and rehabilitative techniques for spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. The Tier 1 Pilot Project Grant does not require preliminary data but encourages it, reflecting early investment as researchers prepare to seek larger grants. The funding amount can reach up to $125,000 for a project duration of two years with an additional one-year no-cost extension.

This funding opportunity supports early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds in cancer research, providing them with mentorship and training to advance their careers in addressing health disparities and enhancing the cancer research workforce.

This funding opportunity supports small businesses that have completed a Phase II SBIR or STTR award in advancing clinical trials and research projects for medical products, particularly those requiring federal regulatory approval, while encouraging partnerships with investors to ensure commercial viability.