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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (NIMHD) is sponsored by National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), NIH. NIMHD allocates grant funding for small businesses working with communities experiencing health and/or healthcare disparities.
This program supports technological and service innovations designed to empower these communities through health education, disease prevention, and community-based research. While primarily health-focused, education technology writing platforms that address health literacy or educational disparities within these communities could be eligible.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses working with communities that experience health and/or health care disparities. Priority is given to applications that target the NIH Minority Health and Health Disparities Strategic Plan and the NIMHD Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Framework. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (NIMHD) is funded by National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), NIH. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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NIMHD Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) (R25) is a grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) and NIH that funds educational programs to increase the diversity of the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce. Institutions support undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds through research experiences, mentorship, and career development activities. Eligible applicants include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), tribal colleges, and other institutions with high proportions of students from underrepresented groups. Awards range from $250,000 to $400,000 per year, with a deadline of September 9, 2026.
Innovations for Healthy Living - Improving Minority Health and Eliminating Health Disparities (R43/R44 - Clinical Trial Optional) is sponsored by National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), NIH (with NHLBI participation). This funding opportunity supports Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) projects that develop innovative solutions to improve minority health and eliminate health disparities.
NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue research training in cancer-related fields. The K32 award supports fellows within 12 months prior to transitioning into, or within the first two years of, a postdoctoral position. The program, operated through NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), aims to enhance the pool of qualified diverse cancer researchers. Beginning with the June 12, 2025 due date, the CURE ACE Award is available in both Independent Clinical Trial Required and Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed versions. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of award.
Smart Health and Biomedical Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Science (SCH) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) & National Institutes of Health (NIH). This interagency program supports high-risk, high-reward advances in AI and data science for biomedical and public health research. Projects must cross disciplinary boundaries.
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