# Exploratory/Developmental Grants Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (R21)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-oh-26-015-exploratory-developmental-grants-related-to-the-world-trade/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360753

> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA is offering grants of up to $365,000 to any type of organization. It expects to make about 36 awards worth $18.0 million in total. Applications close on December 8, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-OH-26-015 |
| Agency | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | December 8, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $365,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 36 |
| Total funding | $18.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.262 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the HHS Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

## What the grant funds

The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program supports exploratory and developmental research projects (R21) that address issues related to diagnostic or treatment uncertainty among individuals receiving monitoring and/or treatment under Subtitle C of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, as amended. This R21 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is intended to encourage exploratory/developmental research by supporting the early and conceptual stages of project development to assess the feasibility of new areas of investigation with the potential to improve treatment effectiveness and diagnostic practices. These studies may lead to breakthroughs in a particular area or to the development of new interventions, techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or approaches with potential clinical impact. They are expected to break new ground or extend prior discoveries in new directions or applications. Applicants are expected to propose research for which there is likely to be minimal or no preliminary data.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Exploratory/Developmental Grants Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (R21)?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA accepts applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Exploratory/Developmental Grants Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (R21)?

Closes December 8, 2026 (38 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $365,000 each. About $18.0 million in total across about 36 awards.