World Trade Center Youth Research Coordinating Center (U54)
About This Grant
<p>The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program, plans to establish a WTC Youth Research Coordinating Center ("Center") through a U54 cooperative agreement.</p><p>In December 2022, Congress amended the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. § 300mm–51(c)) to direct the WTC Health Program Administrator to establish a research cohort for emerging health impacts on youth. The cohort must be of sufficient size to support future research studies on the health and educational impacts of exposures resulting from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (9/11).</p><p>The overall purpose of the Center is to:</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li data-list-item-id="e0b08e84e5db3b93591972634bf493a19">Establish and maintain a WTC Youth Research Cohort of individuals who were: <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"><li style="margin-left:16px;" data-list-item-id="e477485da0ee51a882a8adbdf69f61ded">21 years of age or younger at the time of 9/11 exposure, including those exposed in utero.</li><li style="margin-left:16px;" data-list-item-id="e498477f3d19f2433257c530df994e51d">Within a certain distance of the WTC site on and after 9/11.</li></ul></li><li data-list-item-id="e2285167405badaaa86122367282c4856">Develop and implement research on the long-term health and educational (including developmental and cognitive) impacts of individuals exposed at a young age to 9/11.</li></ul><p>The Center will integrate multidisciplinary expertise in epidemiology, environmental and occupational health, information technology and data management, community-engaged recruitment and research, and related disciplines. Community engagement and effective stakeholder communication will be central to all Center activities.</p><p>The Center will support four functional core activities:</p><ol><li data-list-item-id="e01bab0658cb63d7d16dbabdd69cf4e00">Planning, Administration, and Evaluation.</li><li data-list-item-id="ea377dcf4aa513f53101ef9ba29caca45">Information Technology (IT) and Data Management.</li><li data-list-item-id="e8ccafd20effe7649db5ab2410ccb765b">Communication, Outreach, and Community Engagement.</li><li data-list-item-id="e32b68b9db13d454856a56452ca83b47b">Research and Related Activities.</li></ol><p>The expected public health impact includes addressing gaps in knowledge about the health and educational impacts associated with 9/11 among individuals exposed in utero or at a young age. It also includes improving understanding of the long-term effects of 9/11 exposures across the lifespan.</p>
Grant Summary
World Trade Center Youth Research Coordinating Center (U54) is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA grant providing up to $10M for municipality, nonprofit, tribal government. Applications are due 2027-02-23 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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- Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Applicants may not include foreign components, as defined in the HHS Grants Policy Statement. Applicants may include collaborators or consultants from foreign institutions.
How to Apply
Up to $10M
2027-02-23
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World Trade Center Youth Research Coordinating Center (U54): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the World Trade Center Youth Research Coordinating Center (U54)?
World Trade Center Youth Research Coordinating Center (U54) is offered by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA and is generally open to municipality, nonprofit, tribal government, university, small business, school district, healthcare org. 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 World Trade Center Youth Research Coordinating Center (U54) provide?
World Trade Center Youth Research Coordinating Center (U54) provides up to $10M per award from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA. 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 World Trade Center Youth Research Coordinating Center (U54) deadline?
Applications for World Trade Center Youth Research Coordinating Center (U54) are due 2027-02-23 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the World Trade Center Youth Research Coordinating Center (U54)?
To apply for World Trade Center Youth Research Coordinating Center (U54), 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA.