# Limited Competition: Chronic Kidney Diseases of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE) Research Consortium- Field Epidemiology Sites (RFA-DK-27-130)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 53/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-DK-27-130 |
| Title | Limited Competition: Chronic Kidney Diseases of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE) Research Consortium- Field Epidemiology Sites |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | forecasted |
| Posted / open date | 2025-09-30 |
| Close date | Estimated 2026-07-01 |
| Award ceiling | n/a |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | $6,000,000 |
| Funding category | Health |
| Eligible applicants | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education; State governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Small businesses; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; County governments |
| Eligibility notes | 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;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions). |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 93.847 |
| Summary | The purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance the NIH mission by supporting the continuation of the Consortium to Study Chronic Kidney Disease of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE). Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) causes kidney failure in rural areas of many Low and Middle Income Countries, resulting in a large death toll among the young working age population. Environmental factors are suspected to be causative, but family and geographic clustering add consideration of unrecognized genetic susceptibility. The risk factors identified in other countries are encountered by U.S. patients, so this research will offer valuable insights into th |
| Agency contact | susan.mendley@nih.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Forecasted: you can prepare before the notice is posted.

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