Advancing Healthcare for Older Adults from Populations that Experience Health Disparities (R01 – Clinical Trial Optional)
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research organizations that want to advance healthcare outcomes for older adults from populations experiencing health disparities. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, hospitals, and nonprofits with institutional research capacity. The grant supports clinical research studies investigating interventions to improve health equity. Geographic scope is national. Projects must focus on aging populations and health disparities as core objectives.
Applicants must have institutional research administration capacity and prior federal grant experience strongly preferred. The R01 mechanism requires rigorous research design with robust methods. Clinical trial components are optional but encouraged.
Organizations must be able to comply with federal research regulations and NIH oversight requirements. Early-stage researchers may apply but must demonstrate adequate mentorship and institutional support.
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Program description
The purpose of this initiative is to advance the science and implementation of innovative multi-level health care research for older adults from populations that experience health disparities. The initiative will support research designed to (1) gain a better understanding of appropriate screening, diagnostic, and clinical care guidelines in a primary care setting, (2) explore shared decision-making that is needed to enhance care planning and patient agency between clinicians and care teams with the older adult and their caregiver(s), and (3) identify effective strategies for care coordination.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Hospital
- 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 (R&R) form
- Project Narrative (Research Plan)
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Biographical Sketches (all key personnel)
- Institutional Certifications and Assurances
- Facilities and Equipment description
- Letters of Support from collaborating institutions
Program contact
- 👤 National Institutes of Health
- 📧 grantsinfo@nih.gov
- 📞 301-402-2541
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.307 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$57,145,935
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$48,558,256
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$45,796,667
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$43,100,665
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$41,194,375
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$38,870,836
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$37,991,760
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$37,142,240
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$35,966,257
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$35,161,090
Top States by Funding
- CA 9 awards $245.6M
- NC 4 awards $112.1M
- TX 5 awards $93.2M
- NY 6 awards $91.5M
- GA 3 awards $76.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.307). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $262,996,990 | |
| 2019 | $273,841,218 | |
| 2020 | $334,014,214 | |
| 2021 | $899,466,003 | |
| 2022 | $421,276,230 | |
| 2023 | $540,394,878 | |
| 2024 est. | $489,444,934 | |
| 2025 est. | $489,444,934 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Universities, research institutions, hospitals, and nonprofits with research capacity. You need institutional research administration infrastructure. Prior NIH funding experience is strongly preferred.
What projects are eligible?
Research investigating interventions to improve healthcare and health outcomes for older adults in health-disparate populations. Clinical trials are optional but encouraged.
How much funding is available?
R01 grants typically range widely depending on project scope. Budget justification must align with research aims and comply with NIH guidelines.
When are applications due?
The deadline is January 7, 2028. Applications open August 27, 2024. Plan submission at least 2-3 weeks before deadline to allow for institutional review.
What makes a competitive application?
Clear focus on health disparities and older adults. Strong preliminary data. Experienced research team. Realistic timeline. Demonstrated institutional commitment to reducing health inequities.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize how your research directly addresses health disparities in aging populations. Make the equity focus explicit and central, not peripheral.
- Provide strong preliminary data showing feasibility. Pilot studies or preliminary findings significantly strengthen competitiveness.
- Demonstrate deep engagement with the target population. Include community partners, advisory boards, or co-investigators from the populations you serve.
- Use plain language to explain scientific significance. Reviewers want to understand why your research matters for public health equity.
- Build in cultural competency throughout your proposal. Show how study design accounts for cultural factors, language access, and trust-building.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague or peripheral focus on health disparities—make equity central to all aims. Weak or absent preliminary data showing your team can execute the proposed research. Insufficient community engagement or lack of diversity among research team and partnerships.
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