National Lupus Outreach and Clinical Trial Education Program
This grant funds community-based projects to boost awareness, referral, and participation of underrepresented groups in all stages of lupus clinical trials.
Funder: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
Due Dates: July 10, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award; estimated total program funding $3,000,000; 36-month project period; ~6 awards expected.
Summary: Funds community-based projects to increase underrepresented populations’ participation in lupus clinical trials, focusing on awareness, referral, screening, enrollment, and retention.
Description
This funding opportunity supports projects that implement integrated, community-based models aimed at increasing the participation of underrepresented populations in lupus clinical trials. The program seeks to address disparities in lupus research by supporting outreach, education, and partnership activities that lead to measurable increases in clinical trial participation among minorities, women of childbearing age, and medically underserved or rural communities. Projects should cover the full clinical trial participation pathway, including awareness, referral, screening, enrollment, and retention, and must demonstrate strong community partnerships and evidence-informed interventions.
