This grant is for setting up a national coordinating center to support the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMIs) initiative. The center will help coordinate activities, evaluate the program, and serve as a resource for various stakeholders.
Who it's for: This grant is aimed at a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, and even individuals, who are interested in establishing a coordinating center for minority health research.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in coordinating large-scale research initiatives
- Inability to demonstrate capacity to manage a national coordinating center
- Non-compliance with NIH or NIMHD guidelines
- Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational capacity statement
- Letters of support or collaboration
- Past performance documentation
- Registration with NIH eRA Commons
- DUNS number
- SAM registration
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with NIH and NIMHD guidelines
- Prepare for a competitive application process
- Be aware of the need for strong organizational capacity
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, city or township governments, special district governments, for-profit organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, private institutions of higher education, county governments, other Native American tribal organizations, state governments, public and state institutions of higher education, individuals, and independent school districts. Essentially, a wide range of entities can apply, provided they meet the specific requirements of the grant.
Overview
This grant is aimed at a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, and even individuals, who are interested in establishing a coordinating center for minority health research.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in coordinating large-scale research initiatives
- Inability to demonstrate capacity to manage a national coordinating center
- Non-compliance with NIH or NIMHD guidelines
- Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to establish and operate a national coordinating center, including coordinating activities, evaluating the program, and serving as a resource for stakeholders.
Total Program Funding
$5,000,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 7, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 6, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with NIH eRA Commons
- Obtain a DUNS number
- Complete SAM registration
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather letters of support or collaboration
- Submit proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Compile past performance documentation
- Submit application by the deadline