Food and Drug Administration

Description

The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to fund innovative research that will strengthen and advance COVID-19 health equity research.Areas of interest include:Proposals that focus on advancing racial and ethnic minority participation in COVID-19/COVID-19 variant clinical trials and/or contribute to informing the continued evaluation of the safety and efficacy of FDA approved products (therapeutics, diagnostics, and vaccines) or products subject to EUAs/EUA expansion for the treatment, prevention, or diagnosis of COVID-19. Proposals that support the evaluation of outcomes by demographic data including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, age, disability, and geography.Proposals that support COVID-19 research to understand diverse patient perspectives, preferences, and unmet needs

Who can apply

• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others

Contact

Shashi Malhotra <br/>Grants Management Specialist <br/>Phone 2404027592
shashi.malhotra@fda.hhs.gov