Innovative Approaches for Reducing Disparities in Kidney Health
🏛 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (HHS-OPHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for demonstration projects that reduce disparities in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and related risk factors. Eligible applicants are private nonprofit organizations, public entities, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American organizations. Projects must be located in a US State, territory, or the District of Columbia. Funded projects address social determinants of health and implement evidence-based or innovative approaches to reach vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by CKD.
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Key dates
- Aug 1, 2024 Applications open
- Feb 11, 2025 Application deadline
- Jun 17, 2025 Award announced
- Jul 1, 2025 Project start
Program description
The Office of Minority Health announces the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 under the authority of 42 U.S.C. § 300u-6 (Section 1707 of the Public Health Service Act) for demonstration projects that support adaptations of evidence-based/informed approaches to reduce disparities in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and related risk factors. Demonstration projects are time-limited projects for the purpose of assessing the effectiveness of an approach or intervention toward reaching a desired outcome. We expect award recipients under this opportunity to consider approaches to sustainability beyond the end of the support provided by OMH. Groups disproportionately affected by CKD may face barriers to health care and social services that increase their risk of poor health outcomes. We intend for funded projects to demonstrate that innovative community-based strategies can address social determinants of health (SDOH) and reduce health disparities in chronic kidney disease and related risk factors. OMH also expects projects to implement novel approaches that demonstrate progress toward CKD related Healthy People 2030 objectives. See https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/chronic-kidney-disease for more information.Eligible applicants include any private nonprofit or public entity located in a State. “State” includes, in addition to the several States, only the District of Columbia, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any agency or instrumentality thereof exclusive of local governments. (42 U.S.C. § 201(f) (PHS Act, Section 2(f)), 45 C.F.R. § 75.2). Eligible entities include private nonprofit or public faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American (AI/AN/NA) organizations. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov, and applicants must have an active SAM.gov registration when submitting an application. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged begin the registration process for both systems early.We typically fund awards in 12-month budget periods. We may approve shorter budget periods or periods of performance to accommodate administrative factors or funding constraints. For multi-year projects, recipients must submit a non-competing continuation (NCC) application for each budget period after the first. Continuation funding is contingent upon the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the project, appropriate stewardship of federal funds, and the best interests of the government. Funding for all approved budget periods after the first is generally the same as the initial award amount subject to any offset with funds unused in the previous budget period.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Community Health Center
- County Government
- Faith-based Organization
- 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 Form
- Project Narrative/Statement of Work
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capability Statement
- Letters of Support or Commitment
- Proof of SAM.gov registration
Program contact
- 👤 Alana Sutherland
- 📧 OMHGrants@hhs.gov
- 📞 301-945-3668
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
Who can apply for this grant?
Private nonprofits, public entities, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and AI/AN/NA organizations located in US states or territories. You must have an active SAM.gov registration.
What is the award amount?
Awards range from $425,000 to $500,000. Total funding pool is $2,000,000.
What activities are supported?
Demonstration projects testing innovative approaches to reduce CKD disparities, address social determinants of health, and support vulnerable populations. Projects must align with Healthy People 2030 CKD objectives.
How long is the project period?
Typical project periods are 12 months, but shorter periods may be approved. Multi-year projects require non-competing continuation applications for each budget period after the first.
Is there a cost-sharing requirement?
No, cost sharing is not required for this grant.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is February 11, 2025. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Register with SAM.gov and Grants.gov early; processing takes time and you cannot submit without active accounts.
- Ground your project in evidence-based or informed approaches. Describe why your intervention addresses CKD disparities in your target population.
- Clearly connect your activities to social determinants of health. Show how your approach removes barriers to care or services.
- Plan for sustainability beyond the grant period. Reviewers want to see how your innovation will continue after funding ends.
- Address Healthy People 2030 CKD objectives explicitly. Link your outcomes to national targets for kidney disease reduction.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when projects lack clear connection to evidence-based approaches or do not address social determinants of health. Poor proposals focus on clinical interventions without explaining how they reduce disparities in vulnerable populations. Weak sustainability plans undermine competitiveness; reviewers expect realistic post-grant continuity strategies.
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