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CCRP Initiative: NIH Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) Basic Research on Chemical Threats that Affect the Nervous System (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-077

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Award Range

$0$300K

Total Program Funding

$300K

Expected Awards

4

Deadline

October 16, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

CCRP Initiative: NIH Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) Basic Research on Chemical Threats that Affect the Nervous System (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). National Institutes of Health. This announcement invites applications for basic research projects on chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and pesticides that have primary or secondary effects on the nervous system. Chemical threats are toxic compounds that could be used in a terrorist attack or accidentally... up to $300,000 per award; $300,000 total program funding; ~4 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Special district governments, Nonprofits (501c3), City/township governments, Other eligible entities, Public And Indian Housing Authorities (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Is...
  • Deadline: 2026-10-16

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Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

This announcement invites applications for basic research projects on chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and pesticides that have primary or secondary effects on the nervous system. Chemical threats are toxic compounds that could be used in a terrorist attack or accidentally released from industrial production, storage, or shipping. Projects supported by this NOFO are expected to generate data that elucidate mechanisms of toxicity of these agents, possible new manifestations of toxic exposures, and potential new targets for therapeutic development.

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Who Can Apply

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

Special District Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsCity/Township GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Public And Indian Housing AuthoritiesNonprofits without 501(c)(3)County GovernmentsFor-Profit OrganizationsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesState GovernmentsSmall BusinessesPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesIndependent School DistrictsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsOther Tribal Organizations

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$300K
Total Program Funding
$300K
Expected Number of Awards
4
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: November 1, 2024
Application Deadline: October 16, 2026 (58 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

grantsinfo@nih.gov

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View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov