Research Grants to Rigorously Evaluate Innovative and Promising Strategies to Prevent Firearm-Related Violence and Injuries
ID: 353877Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)

Award Range

$0 - $650K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353877
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering research grants aimed at rigorously evaluating innovative strategies to prevent firearm-related violence and injuries. This funding opportunity seeks investigator-initiated research that addresses various forms of firearm-related incidents, including mass shootings, homicides, suicides, and unintentional injuries, with the goal of enhancing the evidence base for effective prevention strategies. With an estimated total program funding of $12.9 million, the CDC anticipates awarding approximately 10 grants, with individual awards ranging from $0 to $650,000. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by December 2, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Mikel Walters at ncipc_erpo@cdc.gov.

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    ncipc_erpo@cdc.gov
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