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

HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA Posted RFA-OH-26-015

Description

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.

Eligibility

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.
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Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
$365,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$18,000,000.00
Expected Awards
36
Key Dates
Posted
May 8, 2026
Closes
June 23, 2026
Archive Date
October 27, 2027
Agency Information
Agency Name
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Agency Code
HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA
Funding Instrument
Other