Educational Funding Opportunity: Expanding education on skin lightening products (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed: 16% First-Time Win Rate

Educational Funding Opportunity: Expanding education on skin lightening products (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed

Food and Drug Administration · HHS

Your odds: program 93.103

A realistic target for an established nonprofit. 16% of awards go to first-time applicants and nonprofits win 20%.

Based on 388 new awards in FY2023–25. The median award is $549,857. Expect about 70 days between posting and deadline.

First-time winners: 16%; of new 93.103 awards
Nonprofit share: 20%; of awards
Median award: $550K; FY2025
New awards, FY2025: 128; 388 in 3 years
Typical window: 70 d; usually posts Jan
Under-$1M orgs: n/a; of nonprofit awards

About this grant

The purpose of the funding opportunity is to expand and advance FDA's Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) work with stakeholders and partners for education, outreach, and public awareness activities on the use of and potential risks from skin lightening products (e.g., hydroquinone). Applicants will propose innovative and community-based strategies and activities that have the potential to strengthen the science base for education and public health awareness on the use of and potential risks from skin lightening products.

Who can apply

Private colleges & universitiesFederally recognized tribal governmentsFor-profit organizationsState governmentsPublic & state-controlled collegesUnrestricted (open to anyone)Native American tribal organizationsSpecial district governmentsPublic & Indian housing authoritiesNonprofits without 501(c)(3) statusSmall businessesIndependent school districtsCounty governments501(c)(3) nonprofitsCity or township governments

How to apply

Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. Contact: Terrin Brown Grantor · terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov · 2404027610

What are the odds for a first-time applicant?

A realistic target for an established nonprofit. 16% of awards go to first-time applicants and nonprofits win 20%. Based on 388 new awards in FY2023–25. The median award is $549,857. Expect about 70 days between posting and deadline.

Who can apply for Educational Funding Opportunity: Expanding education on skin lightening products (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed?

Eligible applicants: Private colleges & universities; Federally recognized tribal governments; For-profit organizations; State governments; Public & state-controlled colleges; Unrestricted (open to anyone); Native American tribal organizations; Special district governments; Public & Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status; Small businesses; Independent school districts; County governments; 501(c)(3) nonprofits; City or township governments.

When is the deadline?

The funder has forecast this opportunity but hasn't announced a deadline yet. Sign up for a reminder and we'll email you when it opens.

How much funding is available?

Individual awards: Up to $250K. Expected number of awards: 1.

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