OMHHE Convener for Racial & Ethnic minority Acceleration Consortium for Health Equity (REACH)
🏛 Food and Drug Administration (HHS-FDA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that coordinate and convene networks focused on health equity for racial and ethnic minorities. Eligible applicants are typically 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public institutions, and research organizations with demonstrated experience in health equity work. The program supports consortium-building activities that accelerate research and innovation addressing health disparities. Geographic scope includes all U.S. states and territories. Funding supports convening activities, coordination, and capacity-building to strengthen networks and partnerships.
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Program description
The goal of this FOA is to support a convener for FDA OMHHE’s Racial & Ethnic minority Acceleration Consortium for Health Equity (REACH). REACH, supported through a separate FOA, will consist of 5-8 multi-project cooperative agreement (U01) awardees that will strengthen and advance minority health and health equity regulatory needs by supporting communications, research, and collaboration on diseases and conditions that disproportionately impact racial and ethnic minority populations, as well as prepare for and proactively respond to existing/emerging threats that impact racial and ethnic minority and other underrepresented or undeserved communities.
The REACH convener supported by this FOA will be responsible for: coordinating cross-REACH data integration, analysis, and visualization; coordinating convening, workshops, and fostering collaborations amongst REACH investigators by managing the REACH subcommittees and an infrastructure to support collaborative studies.
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
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative and Health Equity Statement
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capacity Statement
- Letters of Support/Commitment from Consortium Partners
- Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel
- Timeline and Workplan
Program contact
- 👤 Shashi Malhotra Grants Management Specialist
- 📧 shashi.malhotra@fda.hhs.gov
- 📞 2404027592
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 REACH convener grant?
501(c)(3) nonprofits, academic medical centers, research institutions, and public health agencies with health equity experience typically qualify. Organizations must demonstrate prior work addressing health disparities in racial and ethnic minority communities.
What activities does this grant support?
The program funds convening, coordination, network-building, and consortium management. It supports activities that accelerate research and health equity initiatives across multiple partner organizations.
What is the typical funding range?
This is an FDA consortium-building grant. Funding amounts vary based on scope and number of participating institutions. Review CFDA 93.103 for typical award ranges.
How competitive is this grant?
FDA health equity grants are moderately to highly competitive. Strong applications demonstrate existing networks, clear equity outcomes, and experience managing multi-institutional collaborations.
When is the deadline?
Check Grants.gov for current deadlines, as they vary by funding cycle. The application opened July 2022; confirm current deadlines before applying.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's track record convening racial and ethnic minority health networks. Document past partnerships and collaborative outcomes clearly.
- Use data showing health disparities your consortium will address. Include specific, measurable health equity goals and metrics.
- Build a strong consortium with diverse institutional partners. Show letters of commitment from academic, nonprofit, and community partners.
- Develop a clear governance structure and management plan for your consortium. Explain how you'll sustain collaboration and communication across partners.
- Align your proposal with FDA's current health equity priorities and strategic direction. Reference CBER, CDER, or other relevant FDA center initiatives.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to demonstrate existing convening capacity or prior multi-institutional coordination experience. Proposing generic network-building without specific health equity targets tied to racial/ethnic minority communities. Lacking strong, documented commitment letters from diverse consortium partners showing realistic participation.
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