CCRP Initiative: Promoting a Basic Understanding of Chemical Threats to Skin (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
About
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit basic research applications to investigate the pathological mechanisms of skin injuries caused by toxic Chemicals of Concern (CoC) identified as public health threats by the United States Government. This NOFO supports the goal of the trans-NIH Chemical Countermeasures Research Program (CCRP) and is intended to spur the discovery and early development of broad-spectrum medical countermeasures (MCMs) to advance the nation's medical and public health preparedness for, response to, and recovery from high consequence chemical disasters and emergencies.
The CCRP Initiative: Promoting a Basic Understanding of Chemical Threats to Skin is a federal research grant designed for scientists, research institutions, and medical professionals investigating the pathological mechanisms of skin injuries caused by toxic chemicals identified as public health threats by the U.S. Government. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports the trans-NIH Chemical Countermeasures Research Program (CCRP) and funds basic research to discover and develop broad-spectrum medical countermeasures (MCMs) that enhance the nation's preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities for chemical disasters and emergencies. Researchers should apply if they are conducting basic science investigations into how chemicals of concern damage skin tissue and are seeking to advance early-stage development of protective or therapeutic interventions. This grant is ideal for academic medical centers, research hospitals, universities, and eligible U.S.-based research organizations committed to strengthening public health security through chemical threat research. Note that clinical trial research is not permitted under this funding mechanism, so applicants must focus on foundational mechanistic and preclinical work.
Funding Facts
● Applications openDeadline
November 5, 2028
Award Amount
Up to $300K
Who can apply
Last verified July 5, 2026 · Source: Grants.gov
Grant Details
Grant Amount
Up to $300K
Deadline
2028-11-05
Grant Type
federal
Application Cycle
Annual (Deadline: November 5, 2028)
Best For
Academic institutions, research hospitals, universities, and U.S.-based research organizations conducting basic chemical threat research
Eligibility
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for CCRP Initiative: Promoting a Basic Understanding of Chemical Threats to Skin (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
U.S.-based organizations and institutions are eligible to apply. Foreign organizations and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible. However, foreign components as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement are permitted within U.S. organizations. For complete eligibility details, refer to Section III of the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on the NIH website.
How much funding does CCRP Initiative: Promoting a Basic Understanding of Chemical Threats to Skin (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) provide?
Funding ranges up to $300,000. For specific funding amounts and any annual adjustments, consult the official NOFO posted on the NIH grants website.
How do I apply for CCRP Initiative: Promoting a Basic Understanding of Chemical Threats to Skin (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Applications should be submitted through the official NIH grants portal. Review the complete Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for submission requirements, including research proposal guidelines, budget instructions, and all required documentation. The application deadline is November 5, 2028. Visit the NIH website or grants.nih.gov for detailed application instructions and to submit your proposal.
What can CCRP Initiative: Promoting a Basic Understanding of Chemical Threats to Skin (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) funding be used for?
Funding supports basic research investigating the pathological mechanisms of skin injuries caused by toxic chemicals of concern (CoC) identified as public health threats. Research should focus on discovering and developing broad-spectrum medical countermeasures (MCMs) to enhance national preparedness for chemical disasters. Clinical trial research is not permitted under this mechanism. Funds support foundational and early-stage preclinical research only.
Last updated: July 5, 2026