This grant aims to fund research centers focused on developing a vaccine for Valley fever, a disease caused by the fungus Coccidioides. The goal is to bring together teams from different fields to work on this important health issue.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of applicants, including government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and tribal organizations. Basically, if you're involved in research and have the capacity to form a collaborative team, you might qualify.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing a clinical trial
- Not forming a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team
- Lack of focus on Valley fever vaccine development
- Ineligible organization type
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Detailed research proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Collaborative team structure
- Organizational documents
- Past research experience
- Letters of support
- Project timeline
- CVs of key personnel
- Registration with NIH eRA Commons
Cautions
- Clinical trials are not allowed under this grant.
- Ensure your team is truly multi-disciplinary.
- Focus strictly on Valley fever vaccine research.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include city or township governments, individuals, public and state institutions of higher education, independent school districts, for-profit organizations, county governments, private institutions of higher education, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, special district governments, state governments, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. This broad eligibility means many types of organizations can apply, provided they can form a collaborative research team.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of applicants, including government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and tribal organizations. Basically, if you're involved in research and have the capacity to form a collaborative team, you might qualify.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing a clinical trial
- Not forming a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team
- Lack of focus on Valley fever vaccine development
- Ineligible organization type
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support research activities related to the development of a Valley fever vaccine, including salaries, equipment, and other project-related expenses.
Total Program Funding
$4,800,000
Expected Awards
4
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 4, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 9, 2026(12 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 7, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with NIH eRA Commons
- Assemble a multi-disciplinary research team
- Develop a detailed research proposal
- Prepare a comprehensive budget
- Gather letters of support
- Compile CVs of all key personnel
- Ensure all organizational documents are up to date
- Submit application by July 9, 2026