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Research on Transgender Health (R21)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

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Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

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Description

This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) calls for research on the health of transgender and gender nonconforming people of all ages, including both youth and adults who are questioning their gender identity and those individuals who are making or who have made a transition from being identified as one gender to the other. This group encompasses individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex on their original birth certificate or whose gender expression varies significantly from what is traditionally associated with or typical for that sex.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • Special district governments
  • County governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • State governments
  • City or township governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Business

  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Education

  • Independent school districts
  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Grantor contact information

Description

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Email

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Documents

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Link to additional information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-17-477.html

Archived: April 27, 2018

Application process

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Award

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Program Funding

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Expected awards

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Award Minimum

$200,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PA-17-477

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Income security and social services

Education

Environment

Health

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

3

Posted date:

September 8, 2017

Archive date:

April 27, 2018

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