CCRP Initiative: Chemical Threat Agent-induced Pulmonary and Ocular Pathophysiological Mechanisms
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
$3 million for FY 2025
Application deadline: September 24, 2025
To support research on chemical toxicity mechanisms and identify molecular/genetic targets for medical countermeasures.
Health scientists, researchers, and public health entities.
NIH funding, specifically through the R01 Research Project Grant mechanism.
Addresses urgent public health threats posed by chemical agents identified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Recurring, with updates to align with agency priorities.
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
For-Profit Organizations
Small Businesses
Local, State, County, City Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments
Federal Governments and Agencies
Organizations must be based in the U.S.; foreign organizations are not eligible.
Not specified.
Research on chemical threat agents affecting pulmonary and ocular health.
Understanding of chemical toxicity mechanisms and identification of potential medical countermeasures.
Research must utilize diverse animal models, organoid tissues, and in vitro systems.
Maximum budget of $300,000 direct costs per year.
In vitro and/or in silico research budget cannot exceed $200,000.
Applications due by September 24, 2025.