# Cooperative Research Agreements Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (U01) (RFA-OH-26-001)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 100/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-OH-26-001 |
| Title | Cooperative Research Agreements Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (U01) |
| Agency | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-05-08 |
| Close date | 2026-12-08 |
| Award ceiling | $550,000 |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | $49,500,000 |
| Funding category | Health |
| Eligible applicants | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Special district governments; City or township governments; 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"; State governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments |
| Eligibility notes | Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 93.262 |
| Summary | The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) supports research projects that address: (1) physical and mental health conditions related to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; (2) diagnosing conditions for which there has been diagnostic uncertainty; and (3) treating conditions for which there has been treatment uncertainty. Conditions may have emerged since the treatment program began or since the WTC Health Program was established. This announcement solicits meritorious and scientifically rigorous applications that will: 1) improve diagnosis and treatment activities of the WTC Health Program; 2) expand knowledge about health effects related to the September 11, 2 |
| Agency contact | jcy5@cdc.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- Eligibility is unrestricted.
- 33 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.
- Award ceiling of $550,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356163). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:11:59.874Z.
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