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NIH Specialized Center Cooperative Agreement (U54)

Health and Extreme Weather Solutions-Focused Research Hubs

Funds regional research hubs studying how wildfire smoke, heat, floods and other extreme weather harm health, with community partners built in.

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Extreme weather is a health problem as much as a climate one, and the people it hits hardest are often the ones least able to prepare. This notice funds hubs built to do something about that regionally.

Each hub is a translational research hub with multiple integrated components: research, capacity building, and community or public-health translation, aimed at regionally relevant hazards — wildfi…

Regional translational research hubs studying the health impacts of extreme weather and cumulative climate-related exposures — including wildfire smoke, extreme heat, flooding, hurricanes and drought — led by multidisciplinary teams with non-academic community partners, spanning fundamental to implementation research aimed at measurable public-health impact. Clinical trials are optional.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.29 Jan 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$18M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: RFA-ES-28-002Source: www.grants.gov