# Environmental Health (93.113)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/93-113-environmental-health/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Environmental Health is run by Department of Health and Human Services. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $2.1 billion in 1,980 grants, about $1.1 million per award.

## Objectives

The mission of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is to research how the environment affects biological systems across the lifespan and to translate this knowledge to reduce disease and promote health.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $375 million | 918 |
| 2022 | $392 million | 935 |
| 2023 | $438 million | 947 |
| 2024 | $441 million | 941 |
| 2025 | $444 million | 892 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York | $87.7 million |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | $78.7 million |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | North Carolina | $71.5 million |
| Emory University | Georgia | $67.2 million |
| University of Southern California | California | $58.9 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | $50.8 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | $50.1 million |
| North Carolina State University | North Carolina | $49.8 million |
| New York University | New York | $49.4 million |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Massachusetts | $48.4 million |
| Rutgers the State University of New Jersey | New Jersey | $42.2 million |
| University of California, Davis | California | $41.1 million |
| University of Rochester | New York | $39.1 million |
| University of Washington | Washington | $37.3 million |
| University of Louisville | Kentucky | $34.4 million |
| University of Arizona | Arizona | $32.7 million |
| Duke University | North Carolina | $28.9 million |
| Trustees of Boston University | Massachusetts | $28.0 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | $27.9 million |
| The University of Chicago | Illinois | $25.8 million |

## Open opportunities

- [Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-25-370-ethical-legal-and-social-implications-elsi-small-research/), closes November 16, 2026
- [Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-25-369-ethical-legal-and-social-implications-elsi-exploratory/), closes November 18, 2026
- [Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-25-371-ethical-legal-and-social-implications-elsi-research-r01/), closes November 18, 2026
- [Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-24-296-emerging-global-leader-award-k43-independent-clinical-trial/), closes December 3, 2026
- [Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-24-295-emerging-global-leader-award-k43-independent-clinical-trial/), closes December 3, 2026
- [NIH Research Software Engineer (RSE) Award (R50 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-od-24-011-nih-research-software-engineer-rse-award-r50-clinical/), closes December 4, 2026
- [Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-25-378-intervention-research-to-improve-native-american-health-r34/), closes January 7, 2027
- [Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-25-379-intervention-research-to-improve-native-american-health-r01/), closes January 7, 2027
- [NIH, CDC and FDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-27-100-nih-cdc-and-fda-small-business-innovation-research/), closes April 5, 2027
- [NIH Small Business Technology Transfer Grant (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-27-102-nih-small-business-technology-transfer-grant-parent-sttr/), closes April 5, 2027
- [Emergency Competitive Revision to Existing NIH Awards (Emergency Supplement - Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-24-201-emergency-competitive-revision-to-existing-nih-awards/), closes April 18, 2027
- [Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers Program (P30 Clinical Trials Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-es-25-002-environmental-health-sciences-core-centers-program-p30/), closes April 20, 2027
- [Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-24-185-mentored-patient-oriented-research-career-development-award/), closes May 7, 2027
- [Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Required)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-24-190-mentored-quantitative-research-development-award-parent-k25/), closes May 7, 2027
- [Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-24-191-mentored-quantitative-research-development-award-parent-k25/), closes May 7, 2027
- [Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-24-175-mentored-research-scientist-development-award-parent-k01/), closes May 7, 2027
- [Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-24-176-mentored-research-scientist-development-award-parent-k01/), closes May 7, 2027
- [NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-24-194-nih-pathway-to-independence-award-parent-k99-r00/), closes May 7, 2027
- [NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Required)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-24-193-nih-pathway-to-independence-award-parent-k99-r00/), closes May 7, 2027
- [Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Required)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-24-187-midcareer-investigator-award-in-patient-oriented-research/), closes May 7, 2027
- [Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-24-188-midcareer-investigator-award-in-patient-oriented-research/), closes May 7, 2027
- [Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Required)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-24-184-mentored-patient-oriented-research-career-development-award/), closes May 8, 2027
- [Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Required)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-24-181-mentored-clinical-scientist-research-career-development/), closes May 8, 2027
- [Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-24-182-mentored-clinical-scientist-research-career-development/), closes May 8, 2027
- [Change of Recipient Organization (Type 7 Parent Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-24-254-change-of-recipient-organization-type-7-parent-clinical/), closes July 12, 2027
- [Successor-in-Interest (Type 6 Parent Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-24-253-successor-in-interest-type-6-parent-clinical-trial/), closes July 17, 2027
- [Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN): Biologic-based Drug Discovery and Development for Disorders of the Nervous System (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-24-293-blueprint-neurotherapeutics-network-bpn-biologic-based-drug/), closes August 18, 2027
- [NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-25-080-nih-support-for-conferences-and-scientific-meetings-parent/), closes September 7, 2027
- [Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-25-144-dissemination-and-implementation-research-in-health-r01/), closes January 7, 2028
- [Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-25-233-dissemination-and-implementation-research-in-health-r03/), closes January 7, 2028
- [Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-25-143-dissemination-and-implementation-research-in-health-r21/), closes January 7, 2028
- [Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-25-134-academic-research-enhancement-award-area-for-undergraduate/), closes January 7, 2028
- [Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-25-298-research-enhancement-award-program-reap-for-health/), closes January 7, 2028
- [NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-25-302-nih-small-research-grant-program-parent-r03-clinical/), closes January 7, 2028
- [NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-25-304-nih-exploratory-developmental-research-project-grant-parent/), closes January 7, 2028
- [NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Required)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-25-306-nih-exploratory-developmental-research-project-grant-parent/), closes January 7, 2028
- [NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-25-301-nih-research-project-grant-parent-r01-clinical-trial/), closes January 7, 2028
- [NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Required)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-25-305-nih-research-project-grant-parent-r01-clinical-trial/), closes January 7, 2028
- [Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T32)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-25-168-ruth-l-kirschstein-national-research-service-award-nrsa/), closes May 4, 2028
- [Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T35)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-25-280-ruth-l-kirschstein-national-research-service-award-nrsa/), closes May 7, 2028
- [Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-25-423-ruth-l-kirschstein-national-research-service-award-nrsa/), closes May 7, 2028
- [Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-25-425-ruth-l-kirschstein-national-research-service-award-nrsa/), closes May 7, 2028
- [Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions with NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-25-426-ruth-l-kirschstein-national-research-service-award-nrsa/), closes May 7, 2028
- [Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Senior Fellowship (Parent F33)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-25-424-ruth-l-kirschstein-national-research-service-award-nrsa/), closes May 7, 2028
- [Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-25-422-ruth-l-kirschstein-national-research-service-award-nrsa/), closes May 7, 2028
- [Lasker Clinical Research Scholar's Program (Si2/R00 Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-27-076-lasker-clinical-research-scholar-s-program-si2-r00/), closes July 7, 2028
- [Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-25-322-stephen-i-katz-early-stage-investigator-research-project/), closes August 25, 2028
- [Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (R16 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-25-414-support-for-research-excellence-sure-award-r16-clinical/), closes September 7, 2028
- [Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-25-415-support-for-research-excellence-first-independent-research/), closes September 7, 2028
- [Administrative Supplements to Existing NIH Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Parent Admin Supp Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-26-001-administrative-supplements-to-existing-nih-grants-and/), closes November 30, 2028
- [SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program (Parent SB1 Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-27-098-sbir-sttr-commercialization-readiness-pilot-crp-program/), closes April 5, 2029
- [Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award (Parent F99/K00 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-27-037-predoctoral-to-postdoctoral-transition-award-parent-f99-k00/), closes April 8, 2029
- [NIH Research Education Program - Research Experiences (Parent R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-27-036-nih-research-education-program-research-experiences-parent/), closes May 5, 2029
- [NIH Collaborative International Research Project (Parent PF5 Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-26-002-nih-collaborative-international-research-project-parent-pf5/), closes May 7, 2029
- [NIH Research Education Program - Courses, Curriculum & Methods (Parent R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-27-034-nih-research-education-program-courses-curriculum-methods/), closes May 25, 2029
- [NIH Research Program Projects (Parent P01 Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-27-061-nih-research-program-projects-parent-p01-clinical-trial/), closes May 25, 2029
- [Institutional Mentored Career Development Award (Parent K12) (Clinical Trials Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-27-030-institutional-mentored-career-development-award-parent-k12/), closes July 12, 2029
- [Early-Onset Cancers: Investigating Etiology, Mechanisms, and Early Detection Strategies (RP1 Clinical Trials Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-28-014-early-onset-cancers-investigating-etiology-mechanisms-and/), closes October 11, 2029
- [Microplastics Research and Resource Coordination Center (U24 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-es-27-003-microplastics-research-and-resource-coordination-center-u24/), closes not stated
- [Limited Competition: Supporting Programs to Advance Research Knowledge in Environmental Health Sciences (SPARK-EHS) (UE5/T32 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-es-28-001-limited-competition-supporting-programs-to-advance-research/), closes not stated
- [Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (Parent R43/R44 Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-27-039-small-business-transition-grant-for-new-entrepreneurs-parent/), closes not stated
- [Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (Parent R41/R42 Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-27-040-small-business-transition-grant-for-new-entrepreneurs-parent/), closes not stated
- [Mechanistic Toxicology of METALS: Metal Exposure, Transport, Action, Localization, and Susceptibility (RP1 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-es-27-009-mechanistic-toxicology-of-metals-metal-exposure-transport/), closes not stated
- [Health and Extreme Weather Solutions-Focused Research Hubs (U54 - Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-es-28-002-health-and-extreme-weather-solutions-focused-research-hubs/), closes not stated
- [Health and Extreme Weather Research Coordination and Data Center (U2C - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-es-28-003-health-and-extreme-weather-research-coordination-and-data/), closes not stated
- [Collaborative Centers in Children’s Environmental Health Research and Translation (P2C Clinical Trial Optional)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-es-28-004-collaborative-centers-in-childrens-environmental-health/), closes not stated
- [Investigator-Focused Award (Parent R35)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-28-037-investigator-focused-award-parent-r35/), closes not stated
- [Mentored Career Transition Award (KT1/R00)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-28-048-mentored-career-transition-award-kt1-r00/), closes not stated
- [Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (KR1)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-28-020-mentored-research-scientist-career-development-award-kr1/), closes not stated
- [Mentored Clinician Research Scientist Career Development Award (KC1)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-28-047-mentored-clinician-research-scientist-career-development/), closes not stated
- [Established Clinician Investigator Award to Support Mentoring (KS1)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-28-049-established-clinician-investigator-award-to-support/), closes not stated