Innovative Approaches for Reducing Disparities in Kidney Health
ID: 355825Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (HHS-OPHS)

Award Range

$425K - $500K

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/355825
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health is forecasting a federal grant opportunity titled "Innovative Approaches for Reducing Disparities in Kidney Health," aimed at funding demonstration projects that adapt evidence-based strategies to mitigate disparities in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its risk factors. Eligible applicants, including private institutions of higher education and various nonprofit organizations, are encouraged to develop innovative community-based approaches that address social determinants of health and align with Healthy People 2030 objectives. The total estimated funding for this initiative is $2 million, with individual awards ranging from $425,000 to $500,000, and applications must be submitted electronically by February 11, 2025, with an anticipated award date of June 17, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Alana Sutherland at 301-945-3668 or via email at OMHGrants@hhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alana Sutherland
    (301) 945-3668
    OMHGrants@hhs.gov
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