Interrupting the Cycle of Violence Against Women Through Targeted Approaches: The We Care Initiative
ID: 359023Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359023
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Interrupting the Cycle of Violence Against Women Through Targeted Approaches: The We Care Initiative." This initiative aims to solicit research applications that focus on preventing, treating, and eliminating violence against women (VAW) by expanding the evidence base through various research designs and methods that consider the living conditions and contexts of individuals. The initiative is particularly significant as it seeks to improve health outcomes for all by addressing a critical public health issue. Interested small businesses can reach out to Dr. Shalanda A. Bynum at shalanda.bynum@nih.gov or call 301-755-4355 for more information. The estimated synopsis close date is April 27, 2026, with awards expected to be made by September 1, 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shalanda A. Bynum, PhD, MPH National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
    (301) 755-4355
    shalanda.bynum@nih.gov
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