The FDA’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) is offering this grant to expand and advance its work in educating the public on potential risks associated with over-the-counter (OTC) skin lightening products containing hydroquinone and/or mercury. This funding opportunity aims to support innovative education, outreach, and public awareness activities. Applicants are invited to research and propose community-based strategies that will strengthen the scientific understanding and public health awareness regarding the use and risks of these products. This grant is for fostering a more informed public through robust, evidence-based educational initiatives focused on consumer safety and health equity in the use of skin lightening agents.
Opportunity ID: 351618
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-FD-24-023 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OMHHE Educational Funding Opportunity: Expanding education on skin lightening products (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Consumer Protection Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.103 — Food and Drug Administration Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Drug Administration |
| 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | RFA-FD-24-023 Funding Opportunity Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Terrin Brown
Grantor Email:terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The link to the full announcement has been added. | Mar 14, 2024 | |
| Dec 21, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-FD-24-023 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OMHHE Educational Funding Opportunity: Expanding education on skin lightening products (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Consumer Protection Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.103 — Food and Drug Administration Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Drug Administration |
| 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | RFA-FD-24-023 Funding Opportunity Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Terrin Brown
Grantor Email:terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-FD-24-023 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OMHHE Educational Funding Opportunity: Expanding education on skin lightening products (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Consumer Protection Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.103 — Food and Drug Administration Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Drug Administration |
| 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Terrin Brown
Grantor Phone 2404027610 Email:terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Terrin Brown Grantor Email: terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.103 | RFA-FD-24-023 | FORM H | PKG00284275 | Dec 18, 2023 | Feb 29, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351618 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
351618 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
351618 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
351618 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
351618 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
351618 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
351618 PHS398_ResearchPlan_5_0-5.0.pdf
351618 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
351618 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
351618 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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