Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Due Dates: November 5, 2026 (Next due date)
Funding Amounts: Typical award size up to $500,000 total costs per year; multi-year support available.
Summary: Supports innovative research addressing causes and interventions for health disparities among persons living with disabilities.
Key Information: Clinical trials are optional; broad eligibility including academic, nonprofit, government, and for-profit organizations.
Description
This funding opportunity supports novel and innovative research projects that investigate the underlying multilevel causes, pathways, and factors contributing to health and healthcare disparities experienced by persons living with one or more disabilities. The goal is to improve health outcomes and well-being in populations facing these disparities by examining mechanisms and testing interventions.
The research may focus on biological, behavioral, social, environmental, or systemic factors that adversely impact health among people with disabilities, especially those from underserved or marginalized groups. Both observational and interventional studies are encouraged, and clinical trials are optional.
Due Dates
- Next application due date: November 5, 2026
- Standard NIH due dates apply; check specific FOA announcements for updates.
Funding Amount
- Awards typically provide up to $500,000 in total costs per year.
- Multi-year funding is available depending on project scope and duration.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations:
- State, county, city, and special district governments
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments and organizations
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Other entities as specified in the FOA
Individual investigators affiliated with eligible institutions may apply.
Application Process
Applicants must submit their proposals using the NIH SF424 (R&R) application package with Forms Version H. The application includes:
- SF424 (R&R) Form
- PHS 398 Cover Page Supplement
- R&R Other Project Information Form
- Project/Performance Site Location(s) Form
- R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Form
- R&R Budget Form or PHS 398 Modular Budget Form (depending on budget size)
- PHS 398 Research Plan Form (including Specific Aims, Research Strategy, etc.)
- PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information Form (if applicable)
- PHS Assignment Request Form (optional)
Applicants should carefully follow NIH instructions for formatting, page limits, and required attachments. Sensitive personal information must not be included.
Additional Information
- Clinical trials are optional but must comply with NIH policies if included.
- Applications involving human subjects must address protections, inclusion of women, minorities, and individuals across the lifespan, and data safety monitoring plans as appropriate.
- Use of human fetal tissue requires specific compliance documentation and justifications.
- Data Management and Sharing Plans are required for research generating scientific data, including genomic data.
- Applicants must consider and disclose any foreign affiliations or relationships as per NIH policy.
- The NIH encourages collaboration and resource sharing, including model organisms and research tools.
- Detailed budget justifications are required, especially for applications requesting $500,000 or more in direct costs.
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Contact Information
| Contact Type | Details |
|---|
| Funder | National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
| Address | 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 |
| Phone | 301-496-4000 |
| General Contact | Contact NIH |
For specific questions about this funding opportunity, applicants are encouraged to contact the NIH Scientific/Research staff listed in the FOA or visit the NIH Grants & Funding website.