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CARE for Health

CARE for Health — Open Funding (Seed)

Supports integrating clinical research into primary care environments through rural-focused network models.

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CARE for Health (Clinical and Community Research Engagement for Health) is a trademarked NIH Common Fund program launched June 6, 2024. Its goal is to test the feasibility of a national network of primary care research hubs that embed clinical research directly into frontline healthcare settings — particularly in rural and underserved communities where access to academic medical centers is limited

Funds a national network of primary care research hubs that embed clinical research into frontline healthcare settings, with a focus on rural and underserved communities.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$18.3M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: commonfund.nih.gov