Grants for Small businesses - Health

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in analyzing human kidney tissue samples to advance research in kidney disease and develop personalized treatment strategies.

The Recovery Friendly Workplace Pilot Program, launched by the Maryland Department of Labor, aims to create a supportive environment for employees recovering from substance use disorders. The program encourages employers to adopt workplace policies that assist in employee recovery, provides stigma-reducing education, and facilitates research on recovery-friendly practices. It seeks to promote workplace well-being and recovery for employees and their families while fostering community awareness.

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance health services by engaging the private sector to improve family planning, maternal and child health, and control infectious diseases in various communities.

This grant provides funding to small businesses and startups that have previously received NSF Phase I awards, helping them advance their innovative research into market-ready products and services.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide comprehensive services for individuals facing substance use disorders, mental health issues, criminal justice involvement, and housing instability, helping them stabilize and reintegrate into society.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based institutions and organizations in developing innovative non-invasive optical imaging technologies for biological research and clinical applications, with a focus on improving imaging depth and resolution.

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) intends to publish aNotice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research to advance the diagnosis, management, and treatment of rare diseases. Each Rare Diseases Clinical Research Consortium (RDCRC) will promote highly collaborative, multi-site, patient-centric, translational, and clinical research. It is strongly encouraged that the RDCRC study outcome measures include those that address unmet clinical trial readiness needs that will move the field of research forward from its current state. 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 winter 2024, with an expected application due date in summer 2024. This NOFO will utilize the U54 activity code, which supports specialized centers through multi-project cooperative agreement awards to support research activities with substantial involvement from NIH program staff. Details of the planned NOFO are provided below.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in planning and hosting an annual conference focused on advancing the development of treatments for substance use disorders, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to foster collaboration and innovation in this critical public health area.

This program provides financial support to very small meat and poultry processors in Pennsylvania to help them expand their operations and improve food safety compliance.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a range of organizations working in Kenya to strengthen health systems for effective management and control of HIV and TB, while promoting sustainable healthcare practices and improving public health responses.

This funding opportunity provides significant financial support to U.S. higher education institutions and research organizations with established HIV/AIDS research programs, enabling them to enhance their research infrastructure and foster interdisciplinary collaboration in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations to establish a central hub for coordinating research efforts aimed at improving kidney disease treatment and outcomes through precision medicine.

Facilities may apply for funds for one or multiple eligible purposes and for one or multiple sites (if applicable).The Bridge to Recovery grant is designed to help providers of in-center congregate services provide a safe, healthy, and person-centered environment for older adults and people with disabilities. Providers can spend funds on facilities and staffing improvements to support that goal.Facilities must use funding to meet the goals of the grant program related to infection prevention and control, workforce shortages, and other programmatic improvements. Funding cannot be used to supplant existing funds received from other sources. Funding may be used for a new project or to supplement an existing program.The allowable expenses to meet the goals of the grant are as follows:• Building ventilation: adding or improving ventilation systems to meet recommended Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) standards.• Air flow and filtration: repairing or installing air filters to meet recommended Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) standards.• Modifying usable space: repurposing outdoor areas to expand safe, useable program space or modifying indoor spaces to promote health and safety while encouraging participant engagement.• Sanitation and infection control: increasing sanitation and infection control measures.• Staff recruitment and retention : costs associated with posting jobs and sign on bonuses, retention bonuses.• Temporary workers: salary for temporary workers when there is a vacancy or absence in key required positions, such as nurses, social workers, therapists, or transportation drivers, in order to comply with regulations and staffing ratios.• Wage differentials: providing raises for direct support staff to ensure equity among similar roles and skillsets. Final wages from salary increases should comport with or be comparable to local labor laws, standards, and prevailing wages.• Vehicle modifications and/or preservation: modifying existing vehicles used in the transportation of participants and/or installing surveillance equipment.• Telehealth: improving participant access to telehealth services.• Staff training: providing training in infection prevention and control, health, and safety.• Vehicle Purchare: Solely to be used for transporting participants to/from their residence and to/from the center for in-center services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations developing accessible resources that help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with their families and caregivers, navigate the process of obtaining essential durable medical equipment.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research initiatives aimed at addressing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by fostering collaborations among experts in related fields.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in North Carolina that create innovative programs to strengthen local entrepreneurial ecosystems and promote economic growth.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to assist the Botswana Ministry of Health in implementing effective HIV prevention and treatment programs, particularly for underserved populations.

This funding opportunity supports research partnerships between resource-limited institutions and experienced technology developers to enhance the use of innovative neurotechnologies for better understanding and treating brain-related conditions.

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop and test innovative behavioral treatments for individuals struggling with drug and alcohol misuse, particularly focusing on improving treatment effectiveness and accessibility for diverse populations.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that investigate the long-term impacts of disasters on healthcare systems serving vulnerable populations in the U.S., aiming to improve access and reduce health disparities.