Minority Research Grant Program 2024
ID: 349641Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (HHS-CMS)

Award Range

$0 - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/349641

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=107497
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering the Minority Research Grant Program for 2024, aimed at supporting innovative health services research that enhances health outcomes for minority populations and addresses health disparities. Eligible applicants include a range of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), with a focus on research that examines social determinants of health and healthcare access. The total funding available for this program is $1,275,000, with individual awards capped at $255,000 over a two-year period, and applications are due by June 3, 2024. For further information, applicants can contact the Grants.gov Customer Support at support@grants.gov or call 1-800-518-4726.

    Point(s) of Contact
    support@grants.gov
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    cms-1w1-24-001_rev1.pdf
    The Minority Research Grant Program from CMS aims to promote innovative health services research that enhances health outcomes for minority populations and addresses health disparities. With an application deadline of June 3, 2024, this grant offers a total of $1,275,000, with individual awards capped at $255,000 over a two-year period. Eligible applicants include Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) such as HBCUs, HSIs, and TCUs. The program encourages research focused on social determinants of health (SDOH) and aims to understand the complex factors affecting healthcare access and quality across various communities, including racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The application process includes several steps: preparation and registration with SAM.gov and Grants.gov, writing the application with specific required components, and submitting the application by the deadline. Applicants must also demonstrate cost-sharing contributions, and their research must align with CMS goals for advancing health equity. The grant encompasses administrative and compliance requirements post-award, emphasizing the importance of community collaboration and capturing relevant health data to inform future interventions.
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