Minority Research Grant Program
The purpose of the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP) to assist CMS in accomplishing its research and design (R&D) functions, particularly with respect to improving access and services for minority and under-served Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, enhancing the capacity of individual investigators
to participate in CMS’ R&D programs, and enhancing the institutional capacity of minority serving institutions to serve as effective partners in CMS’ programs.
The target audiences of the grant program are external researchers focused on Social Determinants of Health, and the goal is to leverage their expertise to identify best practices for reducing health disparities.
The target audiences of the grant program are external researchers focused on Social Determinants of Health, and the goal is to leverage their expertise to identify best practices for reducing health disparities.
Related Programs
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations
Department of Health and Human Services
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Estimated Funding: $500,000
Office: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Estimated Funding: $500,000
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Minority Research Grant Program
Additional Information of Eligibility:
The CMS Office of Minority Health administers the Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP).
The purpose of the grant program is to support researchers at minority serving institutions that are exploring how CMS can better meet the health care needs of racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and rural populations.
The three goals of MRGP are to: 1.
Develop capacity at minority serving institutions to research health disparities and social determinants of health; 2.
Understand the root cause of issues – processes, practices, behaviors, and burdens – that lead to health disparities and identify replicable interventions; and 3.
Strengthen CMS programs by disseminating best practices uncovered through funded research.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=65390
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Date Posted:
2020-02-21
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2020-07-02
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