WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced the availability of $10 million in funding through the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program. This initiative aims to enhance science education and literacy in K-12 schools and institutions by supporting innovative projects that engage students, teachers, and the community in scientific inquiry and discovery. The SEPA program specifically encourages the development of educational models that promote an un more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC, has unveiled the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Community-based Coalition Enhancement Grants. With an estimated total funding of $18.8 million, the program aims to support efforts to prevent and reduce opioid and methamphetamine use, along with the misuse of prescription drugs among youth aged 12-18 in communities throughout the United States. Eligible applicants include community-based coalitions that are no more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has launched a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing access to dental services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Quality Improvement Fund - Improving Access to Dental Services for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (QIF-DNDD) will award a total of $2 million to qualified organizations committed to addressing this critical healthcare gap. This funding initiative seeks to  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has unveiled a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing tuberculosis (TB) research through the Tuberculosis Research Advancement Centers (TRACs) program. With an anticipated total funding pool of $4 million, this initiative seeks to support five awards of up to $600,000 each. The TRACs program is designed to cultivate the next generation of TB researchers and promote multidisciplinary approaches in TB science. By providing essential  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has launched the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Impact to enhance access to integrated treatment and recovery services for substance use disorders (SUD) in rural areas. With an anticipated total funding pool of $60 million, the initiative aims to award approximately 80 grants, each with a ceiling of $750,000. RCORP-Impact is designed to drive measurable improvements in the treatment of opioid use d more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has unveiled the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership, Education, and Advancement in Undergraduate Pathways (LEAP) Training Program. This initiative is designed to enhance and expand the maternal and child health workforce by creating educational pathways aimed at increasing access to healthcare and public health services for MCH populations, especially in rural and underserved communities. With an estimated to more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has unveiled a funding opportunity through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part F Dental Reimbursement Program (DRP). This initiative seeks to enhance access to oral health care services for low-income individuals living with HIV, while also providing essential education and training to dental providers serving this population. With an estimated total funding allocation of $9 million, the program anticipates  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has launched the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grant (NRSA). This grant aims to enhance the nation's biomedical and behavioral research workforce by supporting innovative training programs for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers. Organizations seeking funding can expect awards ranging from $134,653 to $500,000, allowing grantees to cultivate a diverse and ski more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has unveiled a grant opportunity titled Discovery of in vivo Chemical Probes for the Nervous System aimed at advancing research in the field of neuroscience. This initiative seeks to support innovative projects that focus on developing and discovering novel chemical probes capable of modulating nervous system function, which could lead to breakthroughs in understanding various neurological disorders. Researchers are encouraged to e more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has announced a grant opportunity titled Fiscal Year 2026 Expanding Nutrition Services. This initiative aims to enhance the availability and quality of nutrition services across various communities in the United States. Eligible applicants can request award amounts of up to $350,000 to implement programs designed to improve nutrition and dietary health among underserved populations. The grant seeks to fund innovative more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, is offering the NCI Research Specialist Award, aimed specifically at core and laboratory-based scientists. This initiative is designed to support outstanding researchers in cancer-related fields, providing them with resources to enhance their scientific endeavors and capabilities. The award will enable recipients to focus on innovative research that contributes to the understanding of cancer, its treatment, and prevention methods.  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has unveiled the NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) Award, aimed at advancing the nation's clinical research capabilities. This award, which does not allow for clinical trials, seeks to attract talented clinician scientists dedicated to enhancing oncology research. The NCI Research Specialist Award targets early to mid-career researchers who exhibit exceptional promise in the field of cancer science. By providing essenti more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has unveiled a substantial grant opportunity aimed at enhancing the diversity of the nursing workforce. The initiative, titled Nursing Workforce Diversity, is designed to bolster efforts in training and recruiting individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in the nursing profession. Grants awarded under this program will range from $1 to $555,000, providing critical funding to educational institutions, organizatio more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has unveiled a funding opportunity aimed at bolstering the response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic across various states and territories. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part B States/Territories Supplemental Grant Program offers financial support ranging from $500,000 to $9 million for eligible applicants. This grant initiative is designed to enhance access to high-quality health care services for individuals living with  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has launched the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCA) to bolster mental and behavioral health services for children and youth across the nation. With an estimated total funding of $9.8 million, this program aims to enhance access to necessary care by providing pediatric primary care providers with timely tele-consultation, training, and care coordination support. The PMHCA program is designed to addre more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at improving health care delivery in rural America. The Rapid Response Rural Data Analysis and Issue Specific Rural Research Studies program will provide $600,000 in total funding, with a single award available for qualifying domestic organizations. This initiative targets pressing health issues in rural communities, offering stakeholders timely access to essential data analysi more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has announced an opportunity for organizations to apply for funding under the Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Program. This initiative has an award ceiling of $110,000 and estimates funding a total of one award. The Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance (RHC TA) Program aims to provide essential technical assistance to Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) across the United States. Eligible applicants include domes more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing understanding of chemical threats to skin health. The CCRP Initiative: Promoting a Basic Understanding of Chemical Threats to Skin offers a total of $1.5 million, with an award ceiling of $300,000 available for each of the expected five awards. This Notice of Funding Opportunity invites research applications focused on investigating the pathological mechanisms behind skin inju more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has launched a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing research capabilities with the establishment of a Research Resource for a National Swine Resource and Research Center. This initiative is designed to support projects that advance swine research, critical for understanding various health and biomedical challenges. Funding for this program ranges from $960,898 to $1.0 million, enabling institutions to develop and share valuable re more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, is offering funding opportunities for projects focusing on Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND). This initiative aims to enhance the training and development of professionals who will improve the health and well-being of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Eligible applicants can receive awards ranging from $460,000 to $734,000. These funds are intended to sup more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has unveiled the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Planning grant initiative aimed at addressing opioid use disorder in rural regions. This program is designed to bolster the capacity of rural communities to combat the pervasive opioid crisis, which has significantly impacted public health and safety in these areas. Eligible entities can apply for awards ranging from $100,000 to $100,000, with the goa more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has announced the Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program aimed at bolstering healthcare access across the nation. With an estimated total funding of $5.4 million, the program is designed to support telehealth networks that leverage technology to deliver essential nutrition services, vital for the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Eligible applicants for this program include organizations and more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at establishing collaborative research teams dedicated to tackling coccidioidomycosis, commonly known as Valley fever. The initiative will support the formation of multi-disciplinary groups to conduct translational and clinical research, particularly focusing on the development of a vaccine against the disease, in line with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' strategic more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing the maternal and child health (MCH) workforce. The MCH Workforce Development and Training Center will provide $2.0 million in total funding to support initiatives that strengthen the capacity of MCH professionals. This grant will support one award with an award ceiling of $2.0 million, targeting eligible domestic organizations, including public and non-profit pri more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at advancing research in cancer epidemiology cohort studies. This initiative seeks to foster innovative approaches to understanding cancer risk factors and disease progression through large-scale, longitudinal cohort studies. The grant, titled Research Opportunities in Cancer Epidemiology Cohort Studies (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), invites researchers to develop robust research strategie more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced the availability of funding aimed at advancing research for patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The grant, titled Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Intermediate Patient Population Expanded Access (U01 Clinical Trial Required), seeks to boost clinical trials focusing on individuals with ALS, particularly those in the intermediate stages of the disease. This initiative is designed to enable the d more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a grant opportunity titled BRAIN Initiative: Exploratory Research Opportunities Using Invasive Neural Recording and Stimulating Technologies in the Human Brain. This initiative invites multi-disciplinary teams to conduct exploratory research on complex neural functions through invasive surgical procedures that allow for direct access to the human brain. With an estimated total funding of $6 million, the program aims t more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced the availability of Bioengineering Research Grants (BRG) aimed at fostering innovative approaches to biomedical challenges. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications that promote multidisciplinary collaborations between the life and physical sciences, emphasizing the integration and optimization of bioengineering methods to advance specific research or clinical problems. Eligible applicants, as de more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced a funding opportunity titled Accelerating Product Excellence in Innovation and for Clinical Adoption (APEx), aimed at enhancing advancements in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TE/RM). With an award ceiling of $4 million and an estimated total funding pool of $6 million, the grant solicits cooperative agreement research applications. The APEx program will establish Resource Centers (RCs) and associa more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has unveiled a substantial funding opportunity aimed at enhancing health care access in rural areas. The Rural Residency Planning and Development Program offers a total estimated funding of $11.2 million, with an award ceiling of $750,000 per grant. This initiative is designed to develop and expand sustainable rural residency programs, including rural track programs (RTPs), to address the pressing shortage of physici more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of State, through its Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy, has launched a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing global health initiatives. The program, titled Advancing Global Health, seeks to fund innovative projects and research that can lead to improved health outcomes worldwide. Eligible applicants for this grant include non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and governmental entities engaged in global health efforts. Proposed projects should address pressing health challenges an more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Rural Utilities Service, has launched a grant opportunity aimed at expanding access to distance learning and telemedicine in rural areas. The Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants program seeks to bolster educational and healthcare services by funding innovative projects that employ advanced technologies. With an award range of $50,000 to $750,000, these grants are designed to enable rural organizations and institutions to eliminate barriers to access in underserved commu more ST