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 nonprofit organizations and institutions seeking to expand public education about skin lightening products. Eligible recipients include nonprofits, academic institutions, research organizations, and health-focused entities. The grant specifically supports educational outreach and awareness campaigns, not clinical trials. Activities must align with FDA's public health priorities and skin lightening product safety messaging.
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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 potential risks from skin lightening products containing hydroquinone and/or mercury.
Applicants will research and 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 over-the-counter (OTC) skin lightening products.
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
- 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) Application for Federal Assistance
- Project Narrative and Statement of Work
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capacity and Experience Documentation
- Letters of Support from Partners and Community Organizations
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 is eligible to apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, universities, research institutions, and health organizations can apply. Clinical trial organizations cannot apply since clinical trials are not allowed.
What types of activities does this grant support?
Education, outreach, and awareness campaigns about skin lightening products. Policy analysis and research on public understanding may also be supported.
Are there restrictions on what I can do with this funding?
Yes, clinical trials and direct product testing are not allowed. Focus must be on education and public awareness.
What is the typical funding amount?
Specific amounts vary by review panel. Check the detailed funding opportunity announcement for ranges.
When is the deadline?
Check the official NIH/FDA website or GRANTS.GOV for current deadline dates specific to your application cycle.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly demonstrate your organization's experience in public health education and community outreach campaigns.
- Explain how your proposed activities address knowledge gaps about skin lightening product risks and safety.
- Focus on measurable educational outcomes, not clinical data collection or product testing.
- Highlight partnerships with relevant community organizations and health communicators.
- Ensure your budget aligns with educational activities only, excluding any research or clinical components.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications proposing clinical trials or direct product testing get rejected immediately. Applicants fail to clearly distinguish educational activities from research activities. Weak community engagement plans reduce competitiveness.
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