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Exploratory/Developmental Grants Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (R21)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Opportunity number RFA-OH-26-015

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53 days left (deadline Dec 8, 2026)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberRFA-OH-26-015
AgencyCenters for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.262
PostedMay 8, 2026
DeadlineDec 8, 2026
Award ceiling$365,000
Expected number of awards36
Estimated total program funding$18,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryHealth
Last updated hereOct 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program supports exploratory and developmental research projects (R21) that address issues related to diagnostic or treatment uncertainty among individuals receiving monitoring and/or treatment under Subtitle C of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, as amended. This R21 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is intended to encourage exploratory/developmental research by supporting the early and conceptual stages of project development to assess the feasibility of new areas of investigation with the potential to improve treatment effectiveness and diagnostic practices. These studies may lead to breakthroughs in a particular area or to the development of new interventions, techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or approaches with potential clinical impact. They are expected to break new ground or extend prior discoveries in new directions or applications. Applicants are expected to propose research for which there is likely to be minimal or no preliminary data.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Small businesses
  • State governments
  • Special district governments
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Private colleges and universities
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Unrestricted (open to any type of entity, check the notice)
  • County governments
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • City or township governments
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities

Eligibility details from the notice

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the HHS Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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