Research to Action: Assessing and Addressing Community Exposures to Environmental Contaminants (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Research how environmental contaminants impact communities; develop an action plan to improve public health; community engagement crucial.
This grant was recently cancelled by National Institutes of Health
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: June 5, 2025 (New) | July 5, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | October 5, 2025 (New) | November 5, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | Expires September 8, 2025
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 direct costs per year; maximum project period 5 years; number of awards depends on NIH appropriations and merit.
Summary: Supports community-engaged research to assess and address health risks from environmental contaminants, culminating in a public health action plan.
Key Information: Community-university partnerships and authentic community engagement are required; foreign institutions are not eligible.
Description
This opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funds multidisciplinary, community-engaged research projects that investigate health risks from environmental exposures of concern to a community and implement an environmental public health action plan based on research findings. The program emphasizes authentic partnerships between academic researchers and community organizations, aiming to translate research into actionable strategies that reduce or prevent harmful exposures and improve community health.
Projects must integrate three required elements:
- Community Engagement: Demonstrate a strong, established partnership with affected communities or community-based organizations (CBOs).
- Research: Address community-identified environmental exposures and their health impacts using rigorous scientific methods.
- Public Health Action: Develop and implement an evidence-based action plan to reduce exposures and improve health outcomes.
An optional fourth element is project evaluation, to assess effectiveness and impact.
