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 deadline (applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov no later than 6:00 pm Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award (36 months); approx. $3,000,000 total program funding; ~6 awards expected.
Summary: Supports integrated, community-based models to increase participation of underrepresented populations in lupus clinical trials, focusing on awareness, referral, screening, enrollment, and retention.
Description
This program seeks to fund projects that implement integrated, community-based approaches to boost the participation of underrepresented populations in lupus clinical trials. The goal is to address disparities in lupus outcomes by supporting outreach, education, and partnerships that go beyond awareness to measurable improvements in clinical trial participation—including screening, enrollment, and retention. Emphasis is placed on engaging trusted community partners, adapting evidence-informed practices, and rigorously evaluating project outcomes to ensure increased representation of populations most affected by lupus.
