CMS-1W1-21-002: Minority Research Grant Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services notices from 2021.
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services offered grants of up to $250,000 to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on June 11, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 25, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Total funding$500,000
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS-1W1-24-001 | April 1, 2024 | Closed June 3, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 19, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 11, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 11, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
The CMS Office of Minority Health administers the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP). The purpose of the grant program is to support researchers at minority serving institutions.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations awards averaged $403,353; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (94% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP) to assist CMS in accomplishing its research and design (R&D) functions, particularly with respect to improving access and services for minority and under-served Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, enhancing the capacity of individual investigators to participate in CMS’ R&D programs, and enhancing the institutional capacity of minority serving institutions to serve as effective partners in CMS’ programs. The target audiences of the grant program are external researchers focused on Social Determinants of Health, and the goal is to leverage their expertise to identify best practices for reducing health disparities. CMS OMH MRGP web page link: https://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Agency-Information/OMH/equity-initiatives/advancing-health-equity/minority-research-grant-program
Who has won Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations (93.779) awarded $6.9 million across 17 grant awards, an average of $403,353 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Virginia | 1 | $3.3 million |
| University of New Mexico | New Mexico | 1 | $333,333 |
| California State University San Marcos Corp | California | 1 | $333,331 |
| University of Hawaii | Hawaii | 1 | $333,325 |
| Prairie View A&m University | Texas | 1 | $333,020 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is CMS-1W1-21-002 still open?
No. It closed on June 11, 2021.
Who can apply for Minority Research Grant Program?
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Minority Research Grant Program?
Closed June 11, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $250,000 each. About $500,000 in total across about 2 awards.
Who has won Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Virginia Commonwealth University, University of New Mexico, California State University San Marcos Corp. The program made 17 awards worth $6.9 million in that time.
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