WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through AmeriCorps, seeks applications for the Fiscal Year 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition. This funding opportunity aims to support programs that engage older Americans in volunteer service, addressing critical community needs while enhancing the quality of life for seniors. The RSVP program allows volunteers aged 55 and older to connect with their communities through meaningful service opportunities. By participating, seniors can contribute their skills and exp more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, invites proposals for the Limited Competition: Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR). This funding opportunity is designed to enhance clinical and translational research capabilities in institutions with a commitment to supporting investigators from underrepresented backgrounds in health-related research. The IDeA program aims to foster collaboration within state and local communities more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has opened funding for the Single Cell Opioid Responses in the Context of HIV (SCORCH) Program: Phase 2. This initiative aims to enhance research in single-cell biology as it relates to substance use disorders (SUD) and HIV infection. With an award ceiling of $1 million and an estimated total funding of $5 million, the program expects to grant approximately eight awards. Eligible applicants include Indian and Native American Trib more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, seeks applications for the Healthy Lifestyles in Youth grant. This initiative aims to support projects that promote healthier lifestyle choices among youth in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The Healthy Lifestyles in Youth grant focuses on interventions designed to reduce childhood obesity and encourage physical activity, nutrition education, and overall well-being. It is targeted at organizations that can implement effec more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing laboratory services and diagnostic networks within the Ghana Health Service. This initiative is designed to support the Ministry of Health in responding to HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and other critical health threats. The funding opportunity will provide operational support through both financial and technical resources, with an approximate total funding amount of $500,000 availab more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has launched a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing surveillance and research on birth defects and stillbirths in the U.S.. The initiative, titled Surveillance and Case Control Study of Stillbirth and Birth Defects (SUCCSSBD), is expected to provide an estimated total funding of $55 million, with the intention of awarding approximately 20 grants. Birth defects affect around three percent of all births in the U.S. and are a leadin more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, seeks applications for the Trauma Care Readiness and Coordination Cooperative Agreement. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of trauma care systems in order to improve patient outcomes during emergencies, including natural disasters and mass casualty incidents. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, healthcare systems, and nonprofit organizations with an established track record  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, seeks proposals for the Behavioral Health Integration Initiative. This program aims to enhance the integration of behavioral health services within primary care settings, particularly in tribal communities across the U.S.. The initiative focuses on supporting innovative approaches that improve access to mental health and substance use disorder services. By promoting coordinated care, the program intends to address the unique challenges  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at eradicating HIV and tuberculosis (TB) as public health threats in India. The initiative, titled Ending HIV and TB as Public Health Threats Through an Accelerated and Sustained Comprehensive Response in India, supports the National AIDS Control Organization, Central Tuberculosis Division, and other departments within the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. CDC anticipates approximately more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the Limited Competition: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D). This grant program aims to enhance the capabilities of institutions in supporting biomedical research and fostering the development of emerging investigators in this field. Eligible applicants include institutions that are currently funded under the COBRE program and are focused on building their research capacity more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has launched a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS). The initiative seeks to improve state-based surveillance of violent deaths and suicides across the U.S., with an estimated total funding pool of $84.2 million. Eligible applicants for this funding include U.S. state governments, the District of Columbia, U.S. territorial governments, and political subdivisions such as counties,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for innovative research aimed at utilizing multimodal artificial intelligence to enhance precision medicine specifically for Type 1 Diabetes. This initiative is focused on fostering advancements that can lead to tailored treatment strategies and improved patient outcomes. The grant is designed to support projects that integrate various data types, including clinical, genomic, and behavioral information, to derive  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has launched a grant opportunity aimed at addressing youth violence. The initiative, titled Preventing Violence Affecting Young Lives (PREVAYL 2.0), is focused on developing effective strategies and interventions to combat violence impacting young people in the U.S.. This grant has an award range of $450,000, available to organizations that can demonstrate innovative approaches to prevention and support for affected youth. Eligible more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Centers (MDSRC). This initiative continues a legislatively mandated Centers of Excellence program, designed to enhance research efforts on muscular dystrophy. With an award ceiling of $1 million, the program anticipates funding three awards aimed at promoting multidisciplinary collaboration and shared resources among the research community. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, seeks proposals for programs focused on substance abuse prevention, treatment, and aftercare. This initiative aims to enhance the availability and quality of services provided to communities grappling with substance use disorders. Eligible entities include accredited American Indian and Alaska Native organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations with a demonstrated commitment to preventing and treating substance use. The grant program  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for research focused on maternal and pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics. This funding opportunity aims to enhance the understanding of drug interactions and therapeutic strategies tailored specifically for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as children. Applications that investigate the effectiveness and safety of medications in these populations will be prioritized. The initiative recognizes the urgen more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, seeks proposals for the Zero Suicide Initiative aimed at reducing suicide rates among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. This initiative focuses on implementing comprehensive suicide prevention strategies within health systems, promoting a commitment to integrated care, and fostering supportive environments for mental health. The funding opportunity seeks to engage tribes and organizations in developing approaches that levera more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy, seeks proposals for the Advancing Global Health initiative. This funding opportunity aims to bolster health systems and improve health outcomes across various communities globally. Award amounts range from $500,000 to $250 million, catering to a broad spectrum of project scopes and objectives. The initiative primarily focuses on enhancing global cooperation and partnerships to address pressing health challenges, particularly in und more ST