Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that screen and educate people exposed to radiation from uranium mining or U.S. nuclear weapons testing. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, health clinics, universities, and tribal organizations. Geographic scope is national, but focus areas are communities historically affected by uranium mining and nuclear testing sites. Funding supports screening programs, educational initiatives, and community outreach related to radiation exposure.
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Key dates
- Aug 13, 2026 Applications open
- May 25, 2027 Application deadline in 217 days
- Aug 1, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
This program supports organizations to screen and educate people exposed to radiation related to the mining of uranium and U.S. testing of nuclear weapons.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Community Health Center
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational capacity/qualifications
- Letters of support from partnering organizations
Program contact
- 👤 Sachi Khushu
- 📧 FORHPRESEP@hrsa.gov
- 📞 301-443-2466
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.257 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$1,191,480
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$1,147,736
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$1,042,558
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$1,032,568
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$1,021,449
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$899,006
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$786,720
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$647,019
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$647,019
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$647,019
Top States by Funding
- NM 4 awards $3.3M
- AZ 5 awards $3.2M
- UT 4 awards $2.8M
- NV 2 awards $1.7M
- CO 2 awards $1.7M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.257). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $1,651,050 | |
| 2025 | $1,651,488 | |
| 2026 est. | $1,700,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, health clinics, universities, tribal organizations, and government agencies focused on radiation screening and education. 501(c)(3) organizations and other eligible entities serving affected communities are eligible.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is May 25, 2027. This is a fixed deadline; no rolling submissions are accepted.
What activities does this funding support?
Screening programs for radiation exposure, patient education, health information dissemination, and community outreach for uranium mining and nuclear weapons testing exposure survivors.
How much funding is available?
Individual awards range from $250,000 to $500,000. The total funding pool is approximately $3.9 million.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing or matching funds are required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your proposal on serving populations directly affected by uranium mining or nuclear weapons testing sites.
- Clearly document your organization's existing screening or educational infrastructure and capacity to expand it.
- Include letters of support from affected communities, clinics, or tribal governments to strengthen competitiveness.
- Connect your work explicitly to radiation exposure health outcomes and measurable screening/education metrics.
- Propose partnerships with medical providers, tribal health systems, or academic institutions to increase credibility and reach.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals fail when they don't clearly connect activities to uranium mining or nuclear weapons testing exposure. Weak applications lack evidence of serving or partnering with affected communities. Missing specific screening or education metrics and measurable outcomes reduces competitiveness significantly.
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