Federal Food and Nutrition Grants

This grant provides funding to exceptional U.S.-based graduate students transitioning from predoctoral to postdoctoral research in kidney, urologic, or hematologic sciences, encouraging diverse talent to contribute to these fields.

The objective of this research proposal is to develop physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model-based mechanistic in vitro in vivo correlations (IVIVCs) for two major types of long acting injectables (LAIs) such as crystalline suspensions and polymer-based implants by considering their distinct characteristics. The goal of the project is to develop a bottom-up mechanistic PBPK model for these two LAI categories by accounting for the influence of critical formulation attributes of each LAI drug product type to predict its in vivo release mechanism. The model formulation parameters and relevant physiology should be informed with suitable in vitro and in vivo experiments. A suitable preclinical animal model can be used to validate the PBPK model based IVIVCs for both LAI suspensions and polymer based implants. The use of PBPK modelling provides a unique opportunity to understand how the physicochemical properties of drug molecules/polymer, implant specific properties, critical formulation attributes, and physiology, among other things, influence the in vivo release mechanisms of LAI drug products and their disposition characteristics. Moreover, once developed, a mechanistic PBPK model can help to define the 'safe space' for critical formulation attributes relevant to the reference listed drug (RLD) product, explain sources of PK variability and extrapolate predictions to human subjects by leveraging animal model data and by accounting for species-specific physiological differences.

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations in improving and sustaining software tools for biomedical and health-related research by adopting best practices and enhancing collaboration within the scientific community.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit universities, colleges, and research institutions in the U.S. to advance aquaculture research and technology, aiming to improve seafood production and sustainability.

This grant provides financial support for innovative projects that integrate solar energy production with cattle grazing, aimed at U.S.-based teams of solar developers and cattle ranchers.

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit grant applications from neutral, independent institutions and/or organizations to support meetings (e.g., conferences, workgroups, roundtables) that convene a broad range of multiple stakeholders, including those with relevant expertise, to explore, research, and address issues related to medical products, policy, and surveillance methods and systems. Support includes, but is not limited to the design, planning, execution, synthesis, summary, and communication of findings from these forums to a broad range of organizations and individuals.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools and child nutrition programs to enhance access to locally sourced foods while integrating agricultural education activities.

This initiative provides funding opportunities for private sector entities in Jordan to collaborate with USAID in addressing key development challenges, focusing on economic growth, water security, governance, education, and the empowerment of women and youth.

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit research designed to capacitate, transform, and scale the delivery of HIV testing, prevention, and care services through pharmacists and pharmacies in US and/or global settings. This includes theadvancement of training curricula to enable pharmacy students, pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmacy systems to deliver the spectrum of needed HIV services with ease, equity, and effectiveness. This NOFO uses the R01 grant mechanism, while RFA-MH-25-186 uses the R21 mechanism. Projects that lack preliminary data or that propose to pilot a novel intervention may be most appropriate for the R21 mechanism. Applications with preliminary data and those proposing large-scale clinical trials or longitudinal analyses should consider using the R01 mechanism.

This grant provides funding to support early-career researchers from diverse backgrounds in developing independent careers focused on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias through mentored training and research opportunities.

This grant provides funding for innovative research on non-malignant blood disorders, focusing on understanding and improving treatments for conditions related to hematology, and is open to universities, nonprofits, and government entities.

This funding opportunity supports high-risk, multi-center clinical trials aimed at improving treatment for diseases related to diabetes, digestive, kidney, and metabolic disorders, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and health equity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of organizations to develop innovative therapies for ultra-rare cancers, addressing unmet medical needs in this challenging area.

This grant provides funding to research institutions and organizations to study gastrointestinal disorders related to the body's ability to sense internal signals, with the goal of improving understanding and treatment options for these conditions.

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research projects aimed at advancing medical knowledge and improving health, available to various organizations including universities, nonprofits, and businesses.

This grant provides funding to support the planning and preparation of high-risk, multi-center clinical studies focused on diabetes, kidney diseases, and related conditions, particularly benefiting underserved populations.

This funding opportunity supports new entrepreneurs in small businesses by providing resources for their career development and research efforts, helping them grow their skills in technology and healthcare innovation.

This funding opportunity supports researchers conducting innovative basic science studies involving human participants to explore fundamental biological and behavioral processes without focusing on product development or clinical outcomes.

This funding opportunity supports small-scale biomedical research projects at undergraduate-focused institutions, enabling faculty-led research teams that primarily involve undergraduate students to enhance their research capabilities and experiences.

This funding opportunity provides $1.5 million to state, local, territorial, or tribal agencies and nonprofit training organizations partnering with accredited colleges to create a centralized training system for food safety regulation and laboratory education.