The NIH will give utmost priority to applications from institutions who are currently working towards educating students from diverse and underrepresented facets of biomedical and behavioral science, including individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, those from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and finally those with handicaps and disabilities.
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In order to support the Biomedical and Behavioral Research Innovations to Ensure Equity (BRITE) in Maternal and Child Health Grant Program, the NIH will administer funds in the amount of $300,000 per year.
The organizations and institutions which will be considered eligible to submit an application under the Biomedical and Behavioral Research Innovations to Ensure Equity (BRITE) in Maternal and Child Health Grant Program are the following:
a) Higher Education Institutions such as Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education and Private Institutions of Higher Education
b) Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education
c) For-Profit Organizations such as Small Businesses and other organizations other than Small Businesses
d) State Governments, County Governments, City or Township Governments and Special District Governments
e) Independent School Districts, Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities, Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Faith-based or Community-based Organizations, and Regional Organizations.
Biomedical and Behavioral Research Innovations to Ensure Equity in Maternal and Child Health
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