Special Minority Initiatives

The Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service funds minority-focused science and research training initiatives under CFDA 93.960, with the most recent grant award dated September 15, 2004. This program is not currently active for new applications; no grant awards have been disbursed for over 22 years, and no open grant opportunities are present.

The program funded research training and career-development awards in biomedical and life sciences, as evidenced by grant activity spanning 2000 through 2004. Award titles reference research in genetics, molecular biology, and related fields, with recipients appearing to be academic medical centers and research institutions. The portfolio included 146 total Project Grants issued across a five-year window, with award activity concentrated in 2001–2004 (32 to 41 awards annually). Combined federal dollars obligated totaled $43.5 million. Award magnitudes ranged from approximately $23 thousand to $2.04 million, with mid-range awards typically between $150 thousand and $400 thousand. Larger institutional awards—such as Project Grant 5K12GM00680040 for $2.04 million and Project Grant 2K12GM000678060 for $1.82 million—supported multi-year career development initiatives, while smaller awards supported individual training stipends and conference participation.

The Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service was the sole funder across all 146 awards. Assistance type consisted exclusively of Project Grants. Representative recent awards from the 2004 cycle included Project Grant 1R01GM072059010 for $438,468, Project Grant 5K12GM00708050 for $976,863, and Project Grant 5K12GM63651030 for $581,563.

Given the 22-year gap in award activity with no indication of program reinstatement or recent solicitation activity, this listing should be classified as inactive for current pursuit.