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Emergency Competitive Revision to Existing NIH Awards (Emergency Supplement - Clinical Trial Optional)

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Key facts

Deadline
Due Apr 18, 2027 · 193 days left
Award size
Not stated: see the official notice
Match ?
Not required · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Tribal government, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), State government, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Small business, County government, City or town government, Public college or university, Private college or university, Larger business, Tribal organization, School district, and others named in the official notice
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

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How this fits you

  • Available in Johnson County (nationwide program)
  • No match required
  • Past Tennessee awards on file: 295

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About this grant

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) hereby notify the applicant community that funds may be available for applications based on a presidentially declared disaster under the Stafford Act, a public health emergency declared by the Secretary, HHS, or other local, regional or national disaster. Applications in response to Emergency Notices of Special Interest (NOSIs) will be routed directly to the NIH awarding component signed on to the Emergency NOSI. Only applications submitted in response to an Emergency NOSI published by an IC will be allowed to apply to this NOFO.

Who can apply, from the official notice

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

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Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Oct7
    Check that your SAM.gov registration is active (or start it now)
    Grants.gov: allow up to 10 business days for SAM registration, weeks or months if information isn't verified. It must be renewed every year. Grants.gov
  2. Mar28
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  3. Apr12
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  4. Apr16
    Submit
    Grants.gov: submit at least 24–48 hours before the deadline: uploads fail, systems slow down, errors need fixing. Grants.gov blog
  5. Apr18
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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Writing the need statement? Johnson County facts with citations.

Who in Tennessee has won this program

107 awards to Tennessee groups in 7 counties since 1975 · 0 in Johnson County. Largest shown:

Past Tennessee winners
Past winnerWhereAmountFiscal year
Meharry Medical CollegeNashville, Davidson County$66.3M spent that year2025
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$15.5M2021
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$11.9M2016
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, Davidson County$11.2M1975
Meharry Medical CollegeNashville, Davidson County$8M2023
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$6.7M2011
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby County$5.8M2008
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville$4.9M spent that year2025
State of TennesseeNashville$4.6M spent that year2025
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$4.6M spent that year2025
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$4.5M2016
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$4.4M2023

Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse, USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds. They don't guarantee future awards.

Tennessee groups that got this money through a state agency or another organization

This federal money also reaches local groups as pass-through grants. 188 pass-through grants on file · 0 in Johnson County. Largest shown:

Tennessee pass-through grant winners
Past winnerWhereThroughAmountFiscal year
Meharry Medical CollegeNashville, Davidson CountyVanderbilt University Medical Center$1.6M2025
Meharry Medical CollegeNashville, Davidson CountyVumc$1.2M spent that year2023
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson CountyVanderbilt University$1.2M spent that year2025
Meharry Medical CollegeNashville, Davidson CountyVanderbilt University Medical Center$823K2026
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, Davidson CountyThe General Hospital Corporation$809K2025
Meharry Medical CollegeNashville, Davidson CountyVanderbilt University Medical Center$798K spent that year2025
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson CountyRegents of the University of Michigan$452K2026
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson CountyRegents of the University of Michigan$397K2024
State of TennesseeNashvilleUniversity of California, San Diego$397K spent that year2023
Ut-Battelle LLCOak Ridge, Anderson CountyResearch Triangle Institute$368K2023
Vanderbilt UniversityNashvilleDenovx, LLC$366K spent that year2024
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson CountyCleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University$361K2024

Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).

About the federal program

Environmental Health, also called “National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences”
Program number 93.113 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health · Project grant

How applications are judged

The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to stated program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and...

Match

None required (federal program listing).

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About the federal program

NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training, also called “Superfund Worker Training Program (WTP)”
Program number 93.142 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health · Project grant

How applications are judged

The following factors considered for applications for full program cooperative agreements include: (1) Methods and techniques to be used for identifying, describing, and accessing target worker populations and anticipated impact of the proposed program; (2) evidence of the organization's performance and effectiveness in planning, implementing and operating appropriate worker health and safety training and education programs; (3) adequacy of the detailed program plan for curricula development, training of instructors, distribution of course materials, and direct student training; (4) technical and professional expertise of the proposed program director, present or proposed staff, and consultants; (5) methods proposed for evaluating appropriateness, quality, and effectiveness of training; (6) availability of appropriate facilities and equipment to support the described educational and training activities including hands-on instruction and demonstration; (7) evidence of the organization's past performance and effectiveness in planning, implementing, and operating training and education programs for workers; (8) the likelihood that the program will continue beyond the grant period; (9) reasonableness of the proposed program activities; and (10) multi-region impact.

Match

None required (federal program listing).

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About the federal program

NIEHS Superfund Hazardous Substances_Basic Research and Education, also called “NIEHS Superfund Research Program”
Program number 93.143 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health · Project grant

How applications are judged

The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to program mandates and the stated program objectives. For renewal applications, additional criteria include the progress made in the prior grant period. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following...

Match

None required (federal program listing).

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About the federal program

Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs
Program number 93.279 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health · Project grant, training

How applications are judged

The following considerations will be used in determining projects to be funded: (1) Scientific and technical merit; (2) the feasibility of the research; (3) potential contribution to the national drug abuse problem; and (4) relevance to NIDA priorities. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technology.

Match

None required (federal program listing).

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About the federal program

Minority Health and Health Disparities Research
Program number 93.307 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health · Project grant

How applications are judged

The major elements in evaluating all new grant and renewal grant applications include assessments of the scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; and the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project and the relevance and importance to the announced program objectives. SBIR and STTR grants: For Phase I grant applications, the criteria used are the soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; the technological innovation of the proposed research; the potential of the proposed suitability of the facilities and research environment; and where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for safeguarding human or animal subjects and/or protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. For Phase II grant applications, the criteria used are the degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff and consultants; the technological...

Match

None required (federal program listing).

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About the federal program

Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research, also called “NIAMS”
Program number 93.846 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health · Project grant

How applications are judged

The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific...

Match

None required (federal program listing).

This program on SAM.gov

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