Educational Funding Opportunity: Expanding education on skin lightening products (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed
🏛 Food and Drug Administration (HHS-FDA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations seeking to develop and deliver education about skin lightening products and their health risks. Eligible applicants typically include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, universities, research institutions, public health agencies, and medical organizations. The focus is consumer education and awareness—not clinical trials or product testing. Recipients must have expertise in public health communication, dermatology, or health literacy. Activities supported include educational campaigns, research synthesis, consumer guides, and provider training materials. Geographic scope includes the United States.
The grant explicitly excludes clinical trial proposals. Projects must focus on education and prevention messaging. Applicants should demonstrate reach to vulnerable populations or communities disproportionately affected by skin lightening product use.
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Program description
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
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Application Form (SF-424 or eRA Commons submission)
- Project Narrative and specific aims
- Organizational capacity and facilities documentation
- Letters of support from partners
- Budget and budget justification
- Curriculum vitae or biosketches of key personnel
Program contact
- 👤 Terrin Brown Grantor
- 📧 terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov
- 📞 2404027610
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.103 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$121,795,918
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$76,105,626
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$50,217,964
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$47,940,304
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$36,000,000
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$35,573,997
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$35,391,995
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$30,732,300
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$23,332,999
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$21,347,288
Top States by Funding
- AZ 3 awards $131.4M
- MD 7 awards $108.7M
- CA 9 awards $106.5M
- VA 5 awards $96.6M
- PA 10 awards $77.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.103). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2016 | $170,482,435 | |
| 2017 est. | $208,900,832 | |
| 2018 | $173,077,408 | |
| 2019 | $198,507,896 | |
| 2020 | $212,448,590 | |
| 2021 | $218,918,739 | |
| 2022 est. | $255,910,458 | |
| 2023 est. | $246,894,600 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
501(c)(3) nonprofits, universities, government agencies, hospitals, and research institutions can apply. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to develop quality health education materials.
What activities are funded?
Educational campaigns, consumer guides, provider training, research synthesis, and awareness initiatives about skin lightening product risks. Clinical trials are explicitly excluded.
What types of organizations are most competitive?
Organizations with existing public health communication infrastructure, partnerships with medical professionals, and experience reaching at-risk communities tend to be strongest applicants.
Is there a deadline?
Check the official NIH/FDA website for current open and close dates. Rolling deadlines are common for this program type.
How much funding is available?
Awards vary based on project scope and organizational capacity. Check the Notice of Funding Opportunity for current funding levels and any matching requirements.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your application on education outcomes and reach metrics, not clinical research or safety testing.
- Partner with dermatology associations, medical schools, or community health organizations to strengthen credibility.
- Clearly identify target audiences—whether providers, consumers, or specific demographic groups at higher risk.
- Include a clear dissemination strategy showing how educational materials will be distributed and evaluated.
- Address health disparities and cultural factors in skin lightening product use in your application narrative.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications rejected when they propose clinical trials instead of education. Weak applications lack clear target audience or dissemination plan. Poor fit occurs when organizations have no health communication or education experience.
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