National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services
Interventions to Address Disparities in Liver Diseases and Liver Cancer (R01 - Clinical Trials Optional)
In short: A grant from National Institutes of Health. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
Key facts
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Jan 7, 2028. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award size
- Not stated: see the official notice
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Larger business, Small business, Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), Private college or university, Tribal government, State government, School district, Tribal organization, Public college or university, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), County government, City or town government, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), and others named in the official notice
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
Before you apply: federal grants require an active SAM.gov registration (Unique Entity ID) and a Grants.gov account. Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist
How this fits you
- Available in Loudon County (nationwide program)
- No match required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 151
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
This initiative will support multi-level and/or multi-domain intervention research to reduce disparities in liver diseases and liver cancer among populations who experience health disparities in the United States (U.S.). This NOFO is being reissued in accordance with the simplified review criteria in effect for application due dates after January 25, 2025.
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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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 allowed.
Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/d23e74e1-5ffd-4ef3-ad72-7fb9697e5949 · Printed from grantme.click/grants/92511dd0-e764-43cd-a937-25036a7b10e8
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- Oct10
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Writing the need statement? Loudon County facts with citations.
Who in Tennessee has won this program
56 awards to Tennessee groups in 5 counties since 1999 · 0 in Loudon County. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | $66.3M spent that year | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $15.5M | 2021 |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton | Covington, Tipton County | $11.9M | 2014 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $11.9M | 2016 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | $8M | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | $6.8M | 2005 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $5.4M | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $4.6M spent that year | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | $4M spent that year | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $3.6M | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $3.5M | 2010 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $3.5M | 2022 |
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. 95 pass-through grants on file · 0 in Loudon County. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Through | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $1.6M | 2025 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | Vumc | $1.2M spent that year | 2023 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $823K | 2026 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | The General Hospital Corporation | $809K | 2025 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $798K spent that year | 2025 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $333K | 2024 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $333K | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | The General Hospital Corporation | $328K | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Washington University, the | $299K | 2024 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $290K spent that year | 2024 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | University of Wisconsin System-Milwaukee | $270K spent that year | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Washington University, the | $261K | 2025 |
Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).
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About the federal program
Alcohol Research Programs
Program number 93.273 (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 considerations will be used in determining projects to be funded: (1) Scientific and technical merit of the proposal; (2) program balance; and (3) relevance to NIAAA priorities and public health issues. 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 of 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 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 technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial...
Match
None required (federal program listing).
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).
About the federal program
Cancer Control, also called “Cancer Control Grants”
Program number 93.399 (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.
Match
None required (federal program listing).