Grants for Small businesses - Health

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications from eligible small businesses to develop solutions for commercialization that can be used to enable regional clinician-to-clinician genomic medicine eConsult services. Specifically, we seek products, such as technologies or services, that will allow for the development and sustainment of eConsult services. Eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) may submit Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I, Direct to Phase II, and Fast-Track grant applications. Small business applicants interested in submitting a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant application should submit to the related funding opportunity, PAR-24-107. SBIR and STTR are phased programs. The main objective in SBIR and STTR Phase I is to establish the technical merit and feasibility of the proposed research and development efforts. An SBIR and STTR Phase II continues the R&D efforts to advance the technology toward ultimate commercialization. At the conclusion of an SBIR/STTR Phase II, it is expected that the small business will fully commercialize their product or technology using non-SBIR/STTR funds (either federal or non-federal). Small businesses that are eligible to submit Phase II applications for projects that were supported with a Phase I SBIR or STTR award are expected to submit the regular Phase II application as a "Renewal" application based on the awarded Phase I SBIR or STTR project. Only one Phase II application may be awarded for a specific project supported by a Phase I award. NIH Fast-Track: An NIH SBIR Fast-Track incorporates a submission and review process in which both Phase I and Phase II applications are submitted and reviewed together as one application to reduce or eliminate the funding gap between phases. NIH Direct to Phase II: For small businesses that have already demonstrated scientific and technical merit and feasibility but have not received a Phase I SBIR or STTR for that project, NIH can issue a Direct to Phase II award. The NIH will accept Direct to Phase II applications regardless of the funding source for the proof of principle work on which the proposed Phase II research is based. Direct to Phase II awards should be submitted as “New” applications and not continuations ("Renewal") of Phase I SBIR or STTR projects.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working in Malawi to implement comprehensive HIV prevention strategies, focusing on reducing new infections and improving health outcomes for targeted populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small businesses to conduct innovative clinical trials related to allergy and infectious diseases, focusing on high-risk studies and unlicensed products.

This grant provides funding to improve primary health care services in Togo by enhancing their quality and community responsiveness, particularly for vulnerable groups like women, children, and people living with HIV/AIDS.

This program provides free technical assistance to small Pennsylvania businesses to help them improve their operations and competitiveness by connecting them with expert resources and solutions for specific technical challenges.

This grant provides financial and technical support to Vermont schools and early childhood education centers to improve student health and nutrition by connecting them with local farmers and enhancing farm to school programs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based small businesses and academic researchers for the discovery and development of small molecule drugs targeting disorders of the nervous system.

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $2 million in State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) funding available under the Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship Programs (DEPA) Request for Applications (RFA). The purpose of the RFA is to: 1. Provide funding for DEPA programs to support approximately 300 participants; and2. Support entry into NYS Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs for underrepresented populations including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.NYSDOL is particularly interested in supporting DEPA programs that provide participants with training and exposure to various trades and offer opportunities for entry into RA training programs. Targeted industries include, but are not limited to, Building and Construction, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).Although grantmaking activities will transition from the Grants Gateway to the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on January 16, 2024, applications for this funding opportunity will continue to be accepted through Grants Gateway until the submission deadline date of March 29, 2024.Note: With the transition of grantmaking activities from the Grants Gateway to SFS, prequalification will be unavailable from December 15, 2023 through January 16, 2024. After January 16, 2024, organizations will prequalify in SFS. If an organization is prequalified at the time of the cutover, their prequalification status will move over to SFS. Additional information regarding prequalification can be found at https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov/transition-SFS.

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), intend to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Centers (MDSRCs). These Centers promote collaborative basic, translational, and clinical research and provide important resources that can be used by the national muscular dystrophy research communities. The Centers also provide outstanding environments for the training of new researchers capable of addressing high priority objectives in muscular dystrophy research. Center investigators are expected to participate in important community outreach efforts to increase awareness of their research activities among people with lived experience and the related advocacy communities and to incorporate community perspectives into the conduct of patient-centered research. This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. The NOFO is expected to be published in Spring 2024 with an expected application due date in Summer 2024. Only New and Renewal applications will be eligible. This NOFO will utilize the P50 activity code. Details of the planned NOFO are provided below.

This program provides financial support to food retailers in underserved communities to improve access to healthy food options for low- and moderate-income populations.

This grant provides funding to researchers and institutions to create expanded access programs for ALS patients who are ineligible for traditional clinical trials, allowing them to receive investigational treatments.

This funding opportunity supports research aimed at understanding how HIV-related changes in the immune system affect the risk of tuberculosis and hepatitis B in individuals undergoing treatment, encouraging innovative approaches and collaboration among diverse research teams.

This program provides financial assistance to small business and commercial property owners in Decatur, Georgia, to improve the exteriors of their buildings and enhance the community's aesthetic appeal.

This funding opportunity supports diverse organizations in conducting innovative research to better understand and address cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 1 diabetes.

This funding opportunity supports initiatives that inspire diverse school-aged children to pursue careers in oral health, addressing workforce shortages and raising awareness about various oral health professions.

This funding opportunity aims to establish a centralized resource for generating and harmonizing ancient human DNA datasets to support modern genomic research, inviting diverse institutions and organizations to contribute.

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota produce farmers for improving their on-farm food safety practices through eligible expenses related to food safety systems.

This program provides funding to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crop producers and related organizations in Michigan through initiatives in marketing, research, education, and sustainability.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects that translate basic scientific discoveries into practical clinical applications for diagnosing and treating communication disorders, encouraging partnerships between scientists and clinicians.

This program provides funding to empower BIPOC, rural communities, and women in Maine to create equitable and sustainable food systems that address food justice and sovereignty.