National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services
Microplastics Research and Resource Coordination Center (U24 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Key facts
- Deadline
- Expected around Dec 1, 2026 (not yet confirmed)
- Award size
- Not specified — see notice
- Total available
- $2M · about 1 award
- Cost share / match ?
- Not required
- Who can apply
- Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Small business, Other (see eligibility), City or town government, Tribal government, Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), State government, School district, County government, Larger business, Private college or university, Tribal organization, Public college or university
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
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How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No cost share required
- Tennessee recipients since 2023: 23
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Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/f2d50b34-2ffa-41ec-a913-4a9f417097a1 · Printed from grantme.click/grants/fd8e65e1-3f9e-46e3-bb5a-c033cd40ab8d
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About this grant
The goal of the Micro/Nanoplastics (M/NPs) Research and Resource Coordination Center initiative is to establish a robust center that will coordinate and advance multidisciplinary efforts among biomedical and material science researchers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the health effects of M/NPs. This coordination center will accelerate the development and dissemination of sampling and analytical standardization, data harmonization, and distribution of experimental standards across the field of M/NPs research. The established coordination center will provide leadership and guidance that fosters collaboration across the M/NPs research community and promotes best practices that enhance the reliability and validity of research findings in this area. NIEHS will provide support (U24) to an eligible institution to launch a new coordination center to address the above-mentioned goals.
Eligibility (from the notice)
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;
Who in Tennessee has won this program
23 awards to Tennessee recipients in 5 counties since federal FY2023. Largest shown:
| Recipient | Where | Amount | FY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $11.2M | 1975 |
| University Of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | $4.3M | 2010 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $3.9M | 2019 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $3.6M | 2024 |
| University Of Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | $2.8M | 2021 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $2.7M | 2020 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $2.6M | 1992 |
| University Of Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | $2.2M | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $1.9M | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $1.8M | 2017 |
| Foundation Instruments Inc | Collierville, Shelby County | $1.4M | 2019 |
| 490 Biotech Inc | Knoxville, Knox County | $985K | 2015 |
Source: USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds; they don't guarantee future awards.
About the program (93.113)
Environmental Health — National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
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...
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
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Examples of funded projects
Not Applicable.