How cash transfers can help families and children during climate changes
Official title: Family resources, food security, and child health during periods of temperature change and adverse climate conditions
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10862806 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how giving money to families in Zambia and Kenya can help them get enough food and keep their kids healthy when the weather gets tough, and it aims to find out the best ways to support these families during climate challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $78,103 |
| NIH project number | 5R03HD109579-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10862806 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are families with children under 11 years old living in regions affected by climate change, particularly in Zambia and Kenya.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the targeted regions or who are not affected by climate-related challenges may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of cash transfer programs on food security and child health during adverse climate conditions in Zambia and Kenya. By analyzing data from randomized controlled trials, the study aims to understand how these financial supports can mitigate the negative effects of temperature and precipitation changes on vulnerable households. The approach involves linking household data with high-resolution climate data to assess outcomes for children and youth. This research seeks to provide insights into effective strategies for protecting families from climate-related challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for safeguarding food security and health for children and families during climate crises.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that cash transfer programs can positively impact food security and health, suggesting potential success for this approach in the context of climate change.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gray, Clark — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Gray, Clark
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.