Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)
Federal funding opportunity FOR-FD-25-020 from Food and Drug Administration.
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- Posted
- July 11, 2025
- Closes
- See announcement
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 93.103
- Category
- Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.103 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.
- FY2024 obligated
- $250.8M
- FY2025 obligated
- $213M
- FY2026 (to date) obligated
- $15M
- Awards in window
- 911
Top recipients: The Critical Path Institute, National Environmental Health Association, Association of Food & Drug Officials, The Medical Device Innovation Consortium, Duke University
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed July 2026
Synopsis
The purpose of this opportunity is to fund clinical trials of products evaluating efficacy and/or safety in support of a new indication or change in labeling to address unmet needs in rare diseases or conditions. Additionally, through the funding of collaborative, efficient, and/or innovative clinical trials, FDA expects to increase the number of approved treatments for rare diseases and exert a broad and positive impact on rare disease drug development.
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Higher Education Institutions Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education Private Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) For-Profit Organizations Small Businesses For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses) Local Governments State Governments County Governments City or Township Governments Special District Governments Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Federal Governments U.S. Territory or Possession Other Independent School Districts Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Faith-based or Community-based Organizations Regional Organizations Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Foreign Organizations Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.
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