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Seed Instrumentation Support (SIS) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health Nonprofit eligible

Administered by National Institutes of Health, this health grant invites applications from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 1, 2028. It provides awards up to $50K–$400K.

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Deadline

Jul 1, 2028

Award amount

Up to $50K–$400K

Posted

Jun 25, 2026

Opportunity number

PAR-27-021

CFDA

93.310, 93.351, 93.855, 93.866

Health

Opportunity description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to build new research capacity and develop a sustainable research program by supporting the purchase of a single commercially available biomedical research instrument currently unavailable in the institution. Instruments funded through this program must be shared among the users to create new research opportunities, enable reproducible data generation, encourage collaborative research and training, and strengthen long-term research capabilities. The minimum award is $50,000. While there is no limit on the total cost of the instrument, the maximum award is $400,000.

Who can apply

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

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/Foreign 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 floor

$50K

Award ceiling

$400K

Agency contact

National Institutes of Health

Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP) odsig@mail.nih.gov

odsig@mail.nih.gov

Where to apply

Submission is handled entirely on Grants.gov. Open the official listing below to see the full notice, required forms, and the authoritative deadline.

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