At a glance
Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Centers (MDSRC) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $1M. Eligible applicants: County governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Special district governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits that do not. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $1M
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Forecasted
About this program
This renewal of the Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Centers (MDSRCs) continues a legislatively-mandated Centers of Excellence program, which aims to expand and intensify research on muscular dystrophy. The Centers advance basic, translational, and clinical muscular dystrophy research through interdisciplinary collaboration and shared resources for the research community. They support innovative, center-based projects that would be less effective as stand-alone grants, and provide strong training environments for emerging scientists. The Centers also engage patient and advocacy communities to raise research awareness, encourage participation, and ensure patient-centered perspectives inform study design and conduct. Grant authorities that allow NICHD to forecast this opportunity are as follows: 42 U.S.C. 281 (Sec. 401); 42 USC 283g (Sec. 404E); 42 U.S.C. 285g (Sec. 448); 42 USC 284h (Sec. 409D)
Who can apply
County governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Special district governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; State governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Independent school districts; City or township governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized). Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number RFA-HD-28-004. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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