ForecastedFederal grantRFA-MD-28-001

Limited Competition: John Lewis NIMHD Research Endowment Program (S21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses May 25, 2027(224 days left)Up to $2,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal endowment program for institutions of higher education, not for businesses. Only colleges and universities with current or former HRSA and NIMHD Centers of Excellence awards and low endowments can apply, and the money builds research infrastructure and training capacity for health disparities research rather than funding research projects directly. Small businesses, for-profits, and nonprofits should not bother applying.

Best for
Public or private institutions of higher education with current or former HRSA Centers of Excellence awards, Institutions with current or former NIMHD Centers of Excellence awards, Low-endowment colleges and universities building health disparities research capacity
Not for
Small businesses and for-profit companies of any kind, Nonprofit organizations, Institutions without current or former HRSA or NIMHD Centers of Excellence awards
Estimated fit by industry, best first
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Infrastructure, Equipment, Training, Hiring, Planning
Who can apply
Colleges and universities
Award range
Up to $2,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is May 25, 2027. This is a forecast for a limited competition that will invite application(s) from eligible organization(s).
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award is $2,000,000, with total program funding of $12,000,000 and about 6 awards expected. No cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only public or private institutions of higher education that have current or former HRSA Centers of Excellence awards and current or former NIMHD Centers of Excellence awards may apply. Eligible institutions must also have an endowment equal to or less than 50 percent of the national median for institutions conducting similar biomedical research and training. Businesses and individuals are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. A small business may not apply, and the program is open only to institutions of higher education.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The program does not accept nonprofit applicants; only eligible institutions of higher education may apply.

Summary

NIH endowment program for eligible public or private institutions of higher education with current/former HRSA or NIMHD Centers of Excellence awards and low endowments. Funds strengthen research infrastructure and training capacity for health disparities research: equipment, technical expertise, expanded science programs, and faculty recruitment. Not open to businesses or individuals.

About this grant

As authorized under section 464z-3(h) of the Public Health Service Act, the purpose of the John Lewis NIMHD Research Endowment Program is to strengthen the research infrastructure and training capacity at eligible institutions of higher education to facilitate health disparities research. Specific strategic objectives include: 1) improving the institutional physical infrastructure and acquisition of research equipment, 2) developing research-enabling technical expertise, 3) expansion of academic science programs relevant to scientific research, and 4) merit-based recruitment of highly accomplished researchers for open faculty positions. The John Lewis NIMHD Research Endowment Program does not directly support research projects. This is a Forecast for a Limited Competition that will invite application(s) from eligible organization(s) to apply. Please see Eligibility Section for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Pursuant to Public Health Service Act section 464z-3(h), 42 USC 285t(h), as amended by Public Law 117-104, applicants for this program must include eligible public/private institutions of higher education that have current or former HRSA Centers of Excellence awards under Section 736 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act and current or former NIMHD Centers of Excellence awards under Section 464z-4 of the PHS Act. Eligible institutions must have an endowment that is equal to or less than 50 percent of the national median of endowment funds at institutions that conduct similar biomedical research and training of health professionals.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Education
  • Science

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