Research to Action: Assessing and Addressing Community Exposures to Environmental Contaminants (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Research to Action: Assessing and Addressing Community Exposures to Environmental Contaminants," aimed at fostering community-engaged research to assess health risks associated with environmental exposures and to develop actionable public health plans. This initiative encourages multidisciplinary collaborations between academic researchers and affected communities, focusing on populations experiencing health disparities and aligning with federal priorities on environmental justice. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, such as higher education institutions and community-based organizations, with a maximum project budget of $500,000 available for projects lasting up to five years. Interested parties can find more information and submit inquiries via the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov, with applications due by September 7, 2025.
Eligible Applicants
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.