CMS is offering the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP) to enhance research and design functions, improve access and services for minority and under-served Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries, and build capacity of investigators and institutions. Targeting external researchers focused on Social Determinants of Health, this grant aims to foster collaborations to identify best practices for reducing health disparities. Apply by Jun 16, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 324720
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CMS-1W1-20-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Minority Research Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.779 — Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 04, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2020 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2020 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The CMS Office of Minority Health administers the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP). The purpose of the grant program is to support researchers at minority serving institutions that are exploring how CMS can better meet the health care needs of racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and rural populations. The three goals of MRGP are to:
1. Develop capacity at minority serving institutions to research health disparities and social determinants of health; |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
| Description: | The purpose of the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP) to assist CMS in accomplishing its research and design (R&D) functions, particularly with respect to improving access and services for minority and under-served Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, enhancing the capacity of individual investigators to participate in CMS’ R&D programs, and enhancing the institutional capacity of minority serving institutions to serve as effective partners in CMS’ programs. The target audiences of the grant program are external researchers focused on Social Determinants of Health, and the goal is to leverage their expertise to identify best practices for reducing health disparities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Minority Research Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| No Explanation | Jun 04, 2020 | |
| COVID-19 | Feb 21, 2020 | |
| Feb 21, 2020 | ||
| Feb 21, 2020 | ||
| Feb 21, 2020 | ||
| Feb 21, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CMS-1W1-20-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Minority Research Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.779 — Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 04, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2020 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2020 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The CMS Office of Minority Health administers the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP). The purpose of the grant program is to support researchers at minority serving institutions that are exploring how CMS can better meet the health care needs of racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and rural populations. The three goals of MRGP are to:
1. Develop capacity at minority serving institutions to research health disparities and social determinants of health; |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
| Description: | The purpose of the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP) to assist CMS in accomplishing its research and design (R&D) functions, particularly with respect to improving access and services for minority and under-served Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, enhancing the capacity of individual investigators to participate in CMS’ R&D programs, and enhancing the institutional capacity of minority serving institutions to serve as effective partners in CMS’ programs. The target audiences of the grant program are external researchers focused on Social Determinants of Health, and the goal is to leverage their expertise to identify best practices for reducing health disparities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Minority Research Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CMS-1W1-20-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Minority Research Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.779 — Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 04, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2020 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The CMS Office of Minority Health administers the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP). The purpose of the grant program is to support researchers at minority serving institutions that are exploring how CMS can better meet the health care needs of racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and rural populations. The three goals of MRGP are to: 1. Develop capacity at minority serving institutions to research health disparities and social determinants of health;2. Understand the root cause of issues – processes, practices, behaviors, and burdens – that lead to health disparities and identify replicable interventions; and3. Strengthen CMS programs by disseminating best practices uncovered through funded research. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
| Description: |
The purpose of the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP) to assist CMS in accomplishing its research and design (R&D) functions, particularly with respect to improving access and services for minority and under-served Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, enhancing the capacity of individual investigators to participate in CMS’ R&D programs, and enhancing the institutional capacity of minority serving institutions to serve as effective partners in CMS’ programs. The target audiences of the grant program are external researchers focused on Social Determinants of Health, and the goal is to leverage their expertise to identify best practices for reducing health disparities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Minority Research Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CMS-1W1-20-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Minority Research Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.779 — Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 05, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2020 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The CMS Office of Minority Health administers the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP). The purpose of the grant program is to support researchers at minority serving institutions that are exploring how CMS can better meet the health care needs of racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and rural populations. The three goals of MRGP are to:
1. Develop capacity at minority serving institutions to research health disparities and social determinants of health; |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
| Description: | The purpose of the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP) to assist CMS in accomplishing its research and design (R&D) functions, particularly with respect to improving access and services for minority and under-served Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, enhancing the capacity of individual investigators to participate in CMS’ R&D programs, and enhancing the institutional capacity of minority serving institutions to serve as effective partners in CMS’ programs. The target audiences of the grant program are external researchers focused on Social Determinants of Health, and the goal is to leverage their expertise to identify best practices for reducing health disparities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Minority Research Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CMS-1W1-20-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Minority Research Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.779 — Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2020 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The CMS Office of Minority Health administers the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP). The purpose of the grant program is to support researchers at minority serving institutions that are exploring how CMS can better meet the health care needs of racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and rural populations. The three goals of MRGP are to:
1. Develop capacity at minority serving institutions to research health disparities and social determinants of health; |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
| Description: | The purpose of the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP) to assist CMS in accomplishing its research and design (R&D) functions, particularly with respect to improving access and services for minority and under-served Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, enhancing the capacity of individual investigators to participate in CMS’ R&D programs, and enhancing the institutional capacity of minority serving institutions to serve as effective partners in CMS’ programs. The target audiences of the grant program are external researchers focused on Social Determinants of Health, and the goal is to leverage their expertise to identify best practices for reducing health disparities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Minority Research Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CMS-1W1-20-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Minority Research Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.779 — Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2020 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The CMS Office of Minority Health administers the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP). The purpose of the grant program is to support researchers at minority serving institutions that are exploring how CMS can better meet the health care needs of racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and rural populations. The three goals of MRGP are to: 1. Develop capacity at minority serving institutions to research health disparities and social determinants of health;2. Understand the root cause of issues – processes, practices, behaviors, and burdens – that lead to health disparities and identify replicable interventions; and3. Strengthen CMS programs by disseminating best practices uncovered through funded research. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
| Description: | The purpose of the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP) to assist CMS in accomplishing its research and design (R&D) functions, particularly with respect to improving access and services for minority and under-served Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, enhancing the capacity of individual investigators to participate in CMS’ R&D programs, and enhancing the institutional capacity of minority serving institutions to serve as effective partners in CMS’ programs. The target audiences of the grant program are external researchers focused on Social Determinants of Health, and the goal is to leverage their expertise to identify best practices for reducing health disparities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Mirnority Research Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CMS-1W1-20-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Mirnority Research Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.779 — Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2020 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The CMS Office of Minority Health administers the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP). The purpose of the grant program is to support researchers at minority serving institutions that are exploring how CMS can better meet the health care needs of racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and rural populations. The three goals of MRGP are to:
1. Develop capacity at minority serving institutions to research health disparities and social determinants of health; |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
| Description: | The purpose of the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP) to assist CMS in accomplishing its research and design (R&D) functions, particularly with respect to improving access and services for minority and under-served Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, enhancing the capacity of individual investigators to participate in CMS’ R&D programs, and enhancing the institutional capacity of minority serving institutions to serve as effective partners in CMS’ programs. The target audiences of the grant program are external researchers focused on Social Determinants of Health, and the goal is to leverage their expertise to identify best practices for reducing health disparities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Mirnority Research Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Related Documents
Folder 324720 Revised Full Announcement-MRGP Revised NOFO -> Updated MRGP NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.779 | PKG00258475 | Feb 21, 2020 | Jun 16, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
324720 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
324720 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
324720 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
324720 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
324720 SF424A-1.0.pdf
324720 SF424B-1.1.pdf
324720 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
324720 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
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