OpenFederal grantRFA-ES-27-004

Limited Competition: Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Sep 25, 2028(713 days left)Up to $1,750,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH program that funds multi-project university research centers studying hazardous substances, and by statute only accredited institutions of higher education can apply. If you are a small business, a sole proprietor, or a nonprofit, you cannot apply at all; your only path is being hired as a subcontractor by a university that wins. Universities with existing biomedical and environmental engineering research capacity are the realistic applicants, and with roughly 10 awards expected,

Best for
Accredited public and private universities, University-based multi-project research centers, Biomedical plus environmental science and engineering teams, Institutions running research support and training cores
Not for
Small businesses and sole proprietors, Nonprofits, Any organization that is not an accredited college or university
Estimated fit by industry, best first
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Training, Operating support
Who can apply
Colleges and universities
Award range
Up to $1,750,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
September 25, 2028.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest single award is $1,750,000. The total program funding is $22,000,000, with about 10 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only accredited institutions of higher education, public or private, may apply; this limit comes from the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986. Foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible. Other organizations, such as hazardous waste generators, state and local governments, and firms that handle hazardous substances, can participate only as subcontractors.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. A small business may not apply, and the statute limits applicants to accredited institutions of higher education. A business could only take part as a subcontractor to a university grantee.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The eligible applicant codes cover only public and private institutions of higher education, and the program does not accept nonprofit applicants. A nonprofit could participate as a subcontractor to a university.

Summary

NIEHS Superfund Research Program (P42) grants fund multi-project university centers integrating biomedical and environmental science/engineering research on hazardous substances, plus administrative, translational/engagement, and research support cores. By statute, only accredited institutions of higher education may apply; others may participate as subcontractors.

About this grant

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is announcing the continuation of the Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program, referred to as Superfund Research Program (SRP) Centers. SRP Center grants will support problem-based, solution-oriented research Centers that consist of multiple, integrated projects representing both the biomedical and environmental science and engineering disciplines; as well as cores tasked with administrative (which includes Center leadership, data management, and training); translational research and engagement; and research support functions. The scope of the SRP Centers is taken directly from the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, which limits competition for this program to accredited institutes of higher education.Please see Section III. Eligibility for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Based on 42 USC 9660(a)(3) eligible applicants are limited to accredited institutes of higher education. Eligible applicants are permitted under the law, and encouraged by NIEHS, to subcontract as appropriate with other organizations as necessary to conduct portions of the research. Examples of other organizations may include generators of hazardous wastes; persons involved in the detection, assessment, evaluation, and treatment of hazardous substances; owners and operators of facilities at which hazardous substances are located; and/or State and local governments. Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) 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 NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Health
  • Science

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