Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA FD 22 020
The OMHHE Educational Funding Opportunity: Expanding education on skin lightening products (U01) Clinical Trials Optional (RFA-FD-22-020) is a discretionary federal grant issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), specifically under the FDA Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE). It uses a cooperative agreement mechanism (U01), which typically means the project is expected to be collaborative, with meaningful involvement from FDA/OMHHE during the period of performance rather than operating as a fully independent, hands-off grant. The central aim is to broaden and strengthen education, outreach, and public awareness efforts related to skin lightening products, with particular attention to how these products are used and what health risks may be associated with them, including products containing ingredients such as hydroquinone.
This opportunity is focused on education and community engagement rather than product regulation or enforcement. The FDA is looking for applicants to propose innovative, community-based strategies that can reach people who may be using skin lightening products, considering that use can be influenced by cultural norms, beauty standards, misinformation, social media marketing, and disparities in access to trustworthy health information. A key phrase in the announcement is "strengthen the science base for education and public health awareness," which signals that FDA is not only interested in producing outreach materials, but also in generating practical evidence about what messages, channels, partnerships, and approaches actually work. In practice, that often involves planning and conducting needs assessments, audience research, message testing, and evaluation of outreach effectiveness, then using the findings to improve educational strategies and share lessons learned with public health stakeholders.
The program encourages work done in partnership with stakeholders and community organizations, which could include local health groups, schools, community clinics, advocacy organizations, faith-based organizations, or other trusted messengers. Projects that are likely to align well with the stated goals would typically be those that can demonstrate deep community ties, cultural and linguistic competence, and a realistic dissemination plan that reaches intended audiences in ways they already consume information (for example, community events, targeted digital campaigns, collaborations with local institutions, or train-the-trainer models). Because the topic is skin lightening products and potential risks, strong proposals would be expected to address not only basic safety information, but also the social and cultural context that drives use, and the practical barriers people face when trying to find accurate product information or safer alternatives.
The funding opportunity is labeled "Clinical Trials Optional," meaning applicants are not required to propose a clinical trial and can conduct non-clinical educational or behavioral research activities. If an applicant did propose a study that meets the definition of a clinical trial under federal guidelines, it would be allowable, but the core intent of the announcement reads as public education and awareness work grounded in evidence and evaluation. The funding activity category is listed under Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition, and the CFDA number is 93.103, which reflects FDA-related assistance programs and reinforces that this is a consumer protection and public health communication effort.
Eligibility is broad and includes independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments); nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. This wide eligibility suggests FDA wanted to enable a range of institutions with relevant reach, including community-rooted organizations as well as research and educational entities capable of designing and evaluating public health interventions.
In terms of scale, the award ceiling is $250,000, with an expected total of 2 awards. That indicates a relatively targeted program intended to fund a small number of projects with clear deliverables and measurable outcomes rather than a large nationwide network. The opportunity was created on March 31, 2022, and the original application closing date was June 6, 2022. Even though that specific submission window has passed, the content provides a clear picture of what FDA/OMHHE was seeking: collaborative, community-centered education and outreach initiatives that improve public understanding of skin lightening product use and associated risks, while also producing credible, shareable evidence about effective public health communication strategies in this area.Apply for RFA FD 22 020
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration in the agriculture, consumer protection, food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OMHHE Educational Funding Opportunity: Expanding education on skin lightening products (U01) Clinical Trials Optional" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.103.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 31, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 06, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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