Federal Health Grants

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at developing safe and effective medications for treating substance use disorders, particularly for substances like cocaine, methamphetamine, and cannabis, and is open to a wide range of eligible institutions and organizations.

This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Delta Region Maternal Care Coordination Program (Delta MCC). The purpose of this program is to improve and increase access to care for pregnant women and new mothers during and after pregnancy. To support this purpose, the objectives for the Delta MCC are to: 1. Use care coordination strategies to enhance and expand access to perinatal services in the Delta Region through a strong, diverse network of entities that represent the spectrum of care during and after pregnancy; 2. Utilize evidence-based, promising practices and/or value-based care model(s) in the planning and delivery of perinatal services; 3. Identify barriers to providing maternal health care in the region and strategies for addressing such barriers; and 4. Develop and implement deliberate and sustainable strategies of care coordination into policies, procedures, staffing, services, and communication systems (including but not limited to billing for appropriate services and partnering private and public payers). Applicants are encouraged to consider innovative strategies to meet the needs of and support pregnant women and new mothers. Some examples of activities that can be provided include: Provide outreach and education to pregnant women and new mothers on healthy nutrition to reduce risk of hypertension Provide screening and referral of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety including HRSAs Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA) Refer pregnant women and new mothers to online or local support groups Recruitment of doula and midwifery services, community health workers, and/or maternal fetal specialist services Support patient care through telehealth Support travel costs, as necessary, of maternal health specialist to travel to pregnant woman Provide education and social support for pregnant women through the development of centering pregnancy (group prenatal care) visits; Provide resources and education to support in-home hypertension management and blood pressure self-monitoring and reporting; Support mobile prenatal and postpartum care visits for pregnant women and new mothers; Utilize development dyad models (mother and infant) to support combined postpartum and infant checkup visits; Support childcare for pregnant women and new mothers during prenatal and postpartum care visits; Applicants are encouraged to consider innovative strategies. Applicants are encouraged to propose ways to achieve these goals through the establishment or continuation of collaborative networks/consortiums of providers and services who support pregnant women and new mothers through pregnancy and post-partum. The networks will focus on reducing risk factors for pregnant women during and after pregnancy through screening and referral to needed services and interventions. HRSA recommends your members consist of a broad array of organizations from both traditional and non-traditional health care entities. Network members may include cross-sector entities such as health care providers, key services for supporting infant and child health, quality program providers, and insurers. See Appendix B for examples of the types of network members. This program funding should be used to complement the work of other organizations and should not duplicate or supplant activities that are funded through other federal mechanisms. The Delta MCC is a four-year program with year one (September 30, 2024 September 29, 2025) a planning year and years two, three, and four (September 30, 2025 September 29, 2028) focused on program implementation. For more details, see Program Requirements and Expectations.

This funding opportunity provides financial incentives to nonprofit organizations that recruit and retain registered nurses and licensed practical/vocational nurses in nursing homes across designated U.S. regions to address staffing shortages and improve care quality.

This program provides funding to empower local organizations and communities in specific countries to lead their own development initiatives, focusing on inclusivity and sustainability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small businesses to develop innovative medical devices specifically designed to help children and young adults affected by substance use and addiction.

The purpose of the NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) is to foster the development of outstanding scientists and enable them to expand their potential to make significant contributions to their field of research. The K02 award provides three to five years of salary support and "protected time" for newly independent scientists who can demonstrate the need for a period of intensive research focus as a means of enhancing their research careers. Each independent scientist career award program must be tailored to meet the individual needs of the candidate. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is designed specifically for applicants proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or a separate ancillary clinical trial. Applicants to this FOA are permitted to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by another investigator. Applicants proposing a clinical trial or an ancillary clinical trial as lead investigator, should apply to the companion FOA

Application website will be open starting August 1, 2024 Award amount is based on availability of funding. Award amount is not to exceed $300,000. Award will be based on the merit of the proposal. Proposals are due September 13, 2024. Project is to be completed by January 30, 2026 Application Website: https://nucfac-ten-year-action-plan-grant.urbanandcommunityforests.org Link to RFP: https://nucfac.org/forms/Final%20%20NUCFAC%20RFP%206_17_2024%20ADA%20V05_.pdf Congress established the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (Council) to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on issues related to the nations urban and community forests and related natural resources. The Council is charged by law (P.L. 95-313 Section 9 as amended through PL 110-246, [16 U.S.C. 2105](g)(1)(A)) with developing a ten-year action plan; providing annual accomplishments for the action plan and assisting the U.S. Forest Service in establishing categories and recommendations for award to the agencys competitive National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost-Share Grant Program . The current National Urban and Community Forestry Ten-year Action plan (Action Plan) will expire at the end of 2026. To prepare for the next ten-year action plan, the Forest Service is requesting proposals from qualified organizations/entities to coordinate, facilitate and manage a collaborative and comprehensive process for the development of the next ten-year Action Plan. PROPOSAL REQUEST: Coordinate, facilitate, and manage a collaborative and comprehensive process for the development of the next National Urban and Community Forestry Ten Year Action Plan (2027-2037). This includes publishing and rollout assistance. The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Councils authorizing legislation requires the Council to prepare a National Urban and Community Forestry Action Plan every ten years. The current Action Plan, 2016-2026, is to be updated by January 30, 2026, for the Council to meet its mandate. The Forest Service is seeking proposals from qualified organizations/entities to conduct a current assessment, and review and identify emerging issues of the nations urban forest resources and the urban and community forestry programs and activities conducted by Federal and State agencies, nonprofit organizations, community and civic organizations and other interested parties across the country. Funds are to support the development of a National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Councils Ten-Year Action Plan, 2027-2037 as mandated by Congress. The award will be based on the availability of funding, which may be subject to change. The maximum award amount may not to exceed $300,000. Proposals will be expected to address the following key elements, through implementation of the scope and criteria below. This will also include incorporating the Councils comments and recommendations. Key Elements: 1) Work with the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council and the Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry staff throughout the process for input and guidance. 2) Assess the current Action Plans accomplishments, gaps, and items to carry over into the next Action Plan. 3) Summarize the status of urban forest resources in the United States. This is to include the human dimension of urban forestry as well as the urban natural resources. 4) A review of urban and community forestry related programs and activities in the United States, including education and technical assistance activities conducted by: - the Department of Agriculture, and other Federal agencies, - the State forestry organizations, - private industry, - nonprofit organizations, community and civic organizations - Indian Nation and Indigenous communities, and - interested others. 5) Facilitate and integrate applicable public engagement recommendations for improving the status of the Nations urban and community forest resources, including education and technical assistance and modifications required in existing programs and policies of relevant Federal agencies. 6) A review of the urban and community forestry research, documents including-- a) a review of all past five years of research and ongoing research associated with urban and community forests, arboricultural practices, urban forest management, work with disadvantaged communities, and the economic, social, and psychological benefits of trees and forest cover in urban and community environments being conducted by the Forest Service, other Federal agencies, and associated land grant colleges and universities. b) recommendations for new and expanded research efforts directed to and by the Forest Service Research, other Federal agencies, and associated land grant colleges and universities; around urban and community forestry concerns identified by this Action Plan; and c) a summary of research priorities and an estimate of the funds needed to implement such research, on an annual basis, by the Forest Service Research, other Federal agencies, and associated land grant colleges and universities; for the next ten years. 7) An estimate of the financial and technical resources needed to implement the National Urban and Community Forestry Action Plan and the Urban and Community Forestry Program for the succeeding 10 fiscal years.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research that investigates how aging affects individuals living with HIV, focusing on improving their health outcomes and addressing related challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a coordinating center to conduct a long-term study on the social development of youth, focusing on factors influencing substance use, delinquency, and interactions with the juvenile justice system.

This is only a forecast. The synopsis and application package are not yet posted, and we have not yet finalized the application due date. This opportunity will be updated when it is published in the Federal Register.The purpose of this program is to support the expansion and increased local capacity to provide culturally relevant Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) care and services, and the long-term sustainability planning for Tribal and Urban Indian Health clinical programs, services, or systems. Eligible applicants must demonstrate existing infrastructure and current care and services in at least two of the five primary drivers of comprehensive dementia care and services and identify new opportunities and additional services to enhance and strengthen existing dementia care approaches in a clinical setting. The five primary drivers of comprehensive dementia care include 1) Awareness and Recognition, 2) Accurate and timely diagnosis, 3) Interdisciplinary assessment, 4) Management and referral, and 5) Caregiver support. Program activities are designed to serve and must be responsive to the needs, culture, and historical experiences of AI/AN people living with dementia and their caregivers.

This funding opportunity provides cash prizes to community organizations and public health agencies in the U.S. that implement effective solutions to reduce menthol cigarette smoking, particularly among vulnerable populations.

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) will support development, adaptation, and/or applications of computational tools to aggregate and analyze orthogonal chemical and/or biological data sets related to natural products with the aim of generating novel testable hypotheses regarding their biological activity and role in the context of whole person health research. Projects must leverage and merge multiple compatible or interoperable sources and/or types of data. Use of artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches is encouraged. This NOFO is part of the Consortium Advancing Research on Botanicals and Other Natural Products (CARBON) Program. Other components of this Program include the Botanical Dietary Supplements Translational Research Teams (RM1) and Limited Competition: Research Resource for Natural Product Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Data (R24).

This funding opportunity supports research on how sex differences influence the risk and treatment responses of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, inviting applications from a wide range of organizations, including universities, nonprofits, and businesses.

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 funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based organizations currently involved in enhancing food safety systems, focusing on collaboration and data sharing among federal, state, and local agencies.

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 grant provides funding to states with a federally-facilitated health exchange to modernize their Essential Health Benefits plans, ensuring they better address healthcare access, equity, and advancements in medical care.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states and territories to develop community-based strategies that prevent substance use and its related issues, particularly in underserved populations disproportionately affected by substance use disorders.