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Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Coordinating Center (U24 - Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health Nonprofit eligible

Looking for health funding? National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for this award from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 7, 2026. It provides awards up to $3.5M.

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Deadline
Aug 7, 2026
Award amount
Up to $3.5M
Expected awards
1
Posted
Jul 8, 2026
Opportunity number
RFA-MD-26-001
CFDA
93.307

Opportunity description

In response to a longstanding congressional mandate (P.L. 98-619, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1985), NIMHD invites applications from eligible institutions to establish a national coordinating center (CC) for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMIs) initiative. The RCMI CC will coordinate activities across funded RCMI U54 Centers, prospectively evaluate the overall RCMI program, and serve as a national resource to help these centers achieve their primary goals. The RCMI CC will be responsive to requests generated by RCMI site key personnel, NIMHD, NIH, the scientific community, and the general public.

Who can apply

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

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

Funding

Award ceiling
$3.5M

Agency contact

National Institutes of Health

Division of Clinical and Health Services Research NIMHDDCHSRinquiries@mail.nih.gov

NIMHDDCHSRinquiries@mail.nih.gov

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