National Lupus Outreach and Clinical Trial Education Program

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362747?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) is pleased to announce the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 under the authority of 42 U.S.C. § 300u-6 (Section 1707 of the Public Health Service Act). HHS OMH is soliciting applications for projects to implement integrated, community-based models that increase participation of underrepresented populations in lupus clinical trials. Projects funded under the initiative are intended to support outreach, education, and partnerships that move beyond awareness building to measurable participation outcomes, including screening, enrollment, and retention in lupus clinical trials. HHS OMH also expects projects to advance efforts toward reducing lupus-related adverse health outcomes. Closing Date: July 10, 2026, 6 p.m. ET A technical assistance webinar recording will be available on June 24, 2026 to help you with your application.