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health · HHS-OPHS

National Lupus Outreach and Clinical Trial Education Program

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · MP-CPI-26-001

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $500K

Total Program Funding

$3.0M

Expected Awards

6

Deadline

July 10, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

CDC/HRSA funds 6 grants (up to $500K each) for National Lupus Outreach and Clinical Trial Education — reaching disproportionately affected communities (especially Black women).

Who Should Apply

Lupus organizations and health education nonprofits reaching affected communities.

Who Should NOT Apply

General researchers without community outreach.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • •Must provide lupus outreach
  • •6 awards up to $500K
  • •Must reach affected communities
  • •No cost-sharing required

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Focus on Black women (5x higher rates). Use trusted community organizations and culturally tailored materials.

Competitiveness: Moderate — 6 awards for lupus community education.

What This Grant Funds

This notice solicits applications for projects to implement integrated, community-based models that increase participation of underrepresented populations in lupus clinical trials across the full participation pathway, including awareness, referral, screening, enrollment and retention.

Attachments

PDF

FY2026 Lupus NOFO_6.12.26_FINAL.pdf

FY2026_Lupus_NOFO_6.12.26_FINAL.pdf

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

For-Profit OrganizationsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsIndependent School Districts501(c)(3) NonprofitsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesPublic Colleges & UniversitiesOther Tribal OrganizationsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)State GovernmentsPublic And Indian Housing Authorities

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$500K
Total Program Funding
$3.0M
Expected Number of Awards
6
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 10, 2026
Application Deadline: July 10, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 6:00 pm Eastern Time.

Agency Contact

CAPT Tarsha Cavanaugh mailto:minorityhealth@hhs.gov

mailto:minorityhealth@hhs.gov

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