National Lupus Outreach and Clinical Trial Education Program
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to increase lupus clinical trial participation among underrepresented populations. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, research institutions, community health centers, and faith-based organizations with experience in community health or patient advocacy. The grant supports projects that build integrated, community-based models addressing the full clinical trial pathway—from patient awareness through enrollment and retention. Activities may include patient education, provider outreach, care coordination, and disease management support.
Program description
This notice solicits applications for projects to implement integrated, community-based models that increase participation of underrepresented populations in lupus clinical trials across the full participation pathway, including awareness, referral, screening, enrollment and retention.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Community Health Center
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational documentation (501c3 status, tax returns, or equivalent)
- Letters of organizational support and partner commitment
- Evaluation plan with baseline metrics and outcome measures
- Timeline for implementation
Program contact
- 👤 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
- 📧 minorityhealth@hhs.gov
- 📞 240-453-883
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.137 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$39,747,109
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$19,372,001
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$5,458,457
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$5,370,000
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$4,000,000
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$4,000,000
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$3,998,575
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$3,981,701
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$3,966,820
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$3,942,222
Top States by Funding
- GA 5 awards $51.6M
- TX 4 awards $30.5M
- CA 11 awards $29.5M
- OK 4 awards $12.6M
- MD 4 awards $12.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.137). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $44,441,315 | |
| 2025 | $27,435,264 | |
| 2026 est. | $33,000,000 |
FAQ
What types of organizations can apply?
Nonprofits, research institutions, community health centers, universities, and tribal organizations typically qualify. Check with the funding agency for specific eligibility details.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is July 10, 2026, and is fixed. Submissions must be received by end of business on that date.
What activities does the grant fund?
Projects that increase clinical trial participation in lupus, including patient education, provider referral networks, screening and enrollment support, and retention strategies for underrepresented populations.
Is there a cost-sharing requirement?
No, cost sharing is not required for this grant.
What is the typical award amount?
Award amounts are expected to reach approximately $500,000 per project. The total funding pool is $3,000,000.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus on how your model reaches underrepresented populations at each stage of the clinical trial pathway. Be specific about community partnerships and recruitment strategies.
- Demonstrate your organization's prior experience with lupus patients, clinical research, or community health outreach. Letters of support strengthen applications.
- Clearly explain how you'll sustain the program beyond the grant period. Sustainability plans are often decisive in funding decisions.
- Use data to show the gap in clinical trial participation for your target populations. Baseline metrics help reviewers understand the problem you're solving.
- Budget conservatively and justify all costs. Reviewers scrutinize whether proposed activities match budget allocations.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague descriptions of "community-based" models without specific partner names or roles. Weak evaluation plans that lack measurable outcomes for awareness, referral, screening, enrollment, and retention. Failure to address barriers to trial participation faced by underrepresented populations in your target area.
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