Nexus of Human and Animal Health Research Grants (One Health Research Grants)
Funding Amount
$50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.
Eligible organizations
- Academic institutions (Kansas State University, University of Missouri, University of Kansas, UMKC, Children's Mercy, etc.)
Geography
- In Kansas City region
Other requirements
- Multi-institutional collaborative research teams
- Advanced, collaborative research focus
Overview
Nexus of Human and Animal Health Research Grants
Alternative Names: One Health Research Grants, Nexus Grants
Funder: Hall Family Foundation in partnership with BioNexus KC (formerly Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute/KCALSI)
Award Details
- Award Amount: $50,000 per project
- Number of Awards: Five grants annually
- Geographic Scope: Kansas City Region
- Program Duration: Funded for multiple years (at least 3 years as of 2017)
Focus Areas
One Health Concept: Recognizes that the health of people is connected inextricably to the health of animals and the environment.
Research Topics Include:
- Nexus of human and animal health
- Collaborative research benefiting both humans and animals
- Bone cancer in dogs and children
- Infectious and zoonotic diseases (Zika, Ebola, Lyme disease)
- Shared diseases between humans and animals
- Obesity and metabolic disorders affecting both species
- Environmental health sentinel research using animals
- Fungal compounds and therapeutics
- Vaccine development (multi-pathogen vaccines)
- 3D printed cartilage grafts
- Drug screening and novel therapeutics
- Translational research across species
- Data sharing platforms for human-animal health research
Eligibility
- Local researchers in Kansas City region
- Academic institutions (Kansas State University, University of Missouri, University of Kansas, UMKC, Children's Mercy, etc.)
- Multi-institutional collaborative research teams
- Advanced, collaborative research focus
Program Description
- Supports grant proposals with best scientific, medical and technical merit
- Rigorous NIH-style review process
- Generates preliminary data for larger federal grant applications
- Historical return on investment: Over 9:1 (2007-2015: 69 grants totaling $3,300,144 invested returned $30,130,314 in federal funding)
About Hall Family Foundation
- Founded 1943
- Supports regional programs that are innovative and promote excellence
- Focused on positive community change and permanent solutions
- Private philanthropic organization dedicated to enhancing quality of human life
Contact Information
Media Inquiries:
- Dr. Keith Gary, Vice President: (816) 753-7700
- Shaylee Yount, Communications and Events Manager: syount@kclifesciences.org, 816-753-7700
Past recipients of this program
Recent awards under this program (from Bionexus KC's IRS filings)
University of Missouri
Colubmia, MO · 2019
$50K
1 grant in Bionexus KC's 2019 filings reference “Nexus of Human and Animal Health Research Grants” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.
What Bionexus KC actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 2
- Total given
- $100K
- Median grant
- $50K
- By dollars: Missouri 100%. Top recipient cities: Kansas City, MO.
Example grants
Children's Mercy Hospital · Kansas City, MO
Medical research
$50K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Science research
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Open grants from this funder and similar programs
Transforming KC: Health Outcomes Research Grant (Blue KC)
Bionexus KC
Amount
$50,000 per project
Deadline
Deadline not published
Patton Trust Research Development Grant
Bionexus KC
Amount
$50,000 per project
Deadline
Deadline not published
Paul Patton Trust Grant (Childhood Genetic Diseases Research)
Bionexus KC
Amount
$50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Blue KC Health Outcomes Research Grants
Bionexus KC
Amount
$50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Developing novel theory and methods for understanding the genetic architecture of complex human traits (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health
Amount
Varies
Deadline
November 5, 2026
Parkinson's Disease Therapeutics Pipeline Grant Program
The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Amount
US $250,000 - US $2,000,000
Deadline
October 30, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Ready to apply for Nexus of Human and Animal Health Research Grants (One Health Research Grants)?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.
You found Nexus of Human and Animal Health Research Grants (One Health Research Grants). Now let's win it.