Open · RFA-ES-27-004 · CFDA 93.143 · Discretionary

Limited Competition: Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42 Clinical Trial Optional)

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Institutes of Health, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $1.8M
Award range
Open
Status
774d
Days left
10
Expected awards

The verdict

Limited Competition: Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42 Clinical Trial Optional) is an open discretionary opportunity from National Institutes of Health, offering Up to $1,750,000 across 10 expected awards. Applications close in 774 days.

up to $1.8M
award range
Open
774 days left
10
expected awards
93.143
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Limited Competition: Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42 Clinical Trial Optional) - is cataloged under number RFA-ES-27-004 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.143, posted by National Institutes of Health. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on May 19, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $1,750,000. The agency has projected $22.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $22.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $2.2 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on September 25, 2028 - roughly 774 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $1,750,000

Close Date

September 25, 2028

Posted

May 19, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$22,000,000

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Grant

Description

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is announcing the continuation of the Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program, referred to as Superfund Research Program (SRP) Centers. SRP Center grants will support problem-based, solution-oriented research Centers that consist of multiple, integrated projects representing both the biomedical and environmental science and engineering disciplines; as well as cores tasked with administrative (which includes Center leadership, data management, and training); translational research and engagement; and research support functions. The scope of the SRP Centers is taken directly from the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, which limits competition for this program to accredited institutes of higher education.Please see Section III. Eligibility for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 20. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Hazardous Substances Research Branch National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences NOFO.Information@niehs.nih.gov

Key Dates

Posted May 19, 2026
Close Date September 25, 2028
Archive Date November 24, 2028
Last Updated May 19, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition: Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42 Clinical Trial Optional)", offered by National Institutes of Health. It is associated with CFDA program 93.143. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is announcing the continuation of the Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program, referred to as Superfund Research Pro...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is September 25, 2028.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $1,750,000. Total estimated funding: $22,000,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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