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NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Federal funding opportunity PA-25-302 from National Institutes of Health (Department of Health and Human Services).

Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes January 7, 2028

Posted: December 18, 2024
Closes: January 7, 2028
Award ceiling: $50,000
Cost sharing: No
Instrument: Grant
Assistance listing: 93.839, 93.310, 93.855, 93.113, 93.866, 93.879, 93.837, 93.143, 93.172, 93.853, 93.233, 93.286, 93.840, 93.865, 93.273, 93.242, 93.279, 93.838
Category: Education, Environment, Health, Income Security and Social Services
Archives: February 12, 2028

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.839 (one of 18 on this opportunity) across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.

FY2025 obligated: $0
FY2026 obligated: $0
FY2027 (to date) obligated: $0
Awards in window: 410

No net new obligations were recorded under this listing in the window shown: downward adjustments to earlier awards offset or exceeded new awards in every year. Awards in window counts awards with at least one recorded transaction in the window, adjustments included.

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026

Synopsis

The NIH Small Research Grant Program supports small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. This program supports different types of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. This Notice of Funding Opportunity does not accept applications proposing clinical trial(s).

Who can apply

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Independent school districts
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
County governments
Special district governments
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

How to apply

Applications go through the official government listing. Grants Radar links you straight to the source — applying is free.

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