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Chronic Illness Self-Management in Children and Adolescents (R21)

National Institutes of Health

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

-Purpose. The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) is to solicit research to improve self-management and quality of life in children and adolescents with chronic illnesses. Biobehavioral studies of children in the context of family and family-community dynamics are encouraged. Children diagnosed with a chronic illness and their families have a long-term responsibility for self-management. The child with the chronic illness will have a life-long responsibility to maintain and promote health and prevent complications. Research related to biological/ technological factors, as well as, sociocultural, environmental, and behavioral mechanisms that contribute to successful and ongoing self-management of chronic illnesses in children is also encouraged. This FOA is restricted to studies of chronic illnesses in children and adolescents ages 8 to 21 grouped by developmental stages according to the discretion of the investigator. Studies of chronic mental illness or serious cognitive disability are beyond the scope of this FOA. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism and runs in parallel with FOAs of identical scientific scope, PA-07-097, that solicits applications under the R01 mechanism, and PA-07-098, that solicits applications under the R03 mechanism. -Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.

Grant Summary

Chronic Illness Self-Management in Children and Adolescents (R21) is a National Institutes of Health grant providing funding that varies by award for municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

education

Eligibility

municipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Chronic Illness Self-Management in Children and Adolescents (R21) from National Institutes of Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institutes of Health before the deadline.
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Chronic Illness Self-Management in Children and Adolescents (R21): Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Chronic Illness Self-Management in Children and Adolescents (R21)?

Chronic Illness Self-Management in Children and Adolescents (R21) is offered by National Institutes of Health and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Chronic Illness Self-Management in Children and Adolescents (R21) provide?

Chronic Illness Self-Management in Children and Adolescents (R21) provides an amount that varies by award per award from National Institutes of Health. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Chronic Illness Self-Management in Children and Adolescents (R21) deadline?

Chronic Illness Self-Management in Children and Adolescents (R21) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, National Institutes of Health, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Chronic Illness Self-Management in Children and Adolescents (R21)?

To apply for Chronic Illness Self-Management in Children and Adolescents (R21), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institutes of Health.

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