This grant offers funding to projects that can creatively use and enhance data sets from the NIH Common Fund. The goal is to generate new ideas and discoveries using these data sets. Successful applicants will also provide feedback on how useful these data resources are.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including universities, non-profits, for-profit businesses, tribal organizations, and various levels of government. If your organization is involved in health-related research and can utilize data sets from the NIH Common Fund, you might qualify.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing a clinical trial
- Not using Common Fund data sets
- Requesting more than $200,000
- Not providing feedback on data utility
- Not fitting into any eligible applicant type
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Registration with NIH eRA Commons
- DUNS number or UEI
- SAM registration
- Feedback plan for data utility
- Project timeline
- Organizational documents
- Letters of support or partnership (if applicable)
Cautions
- Clinical trials are not allowed
- Must use NIH Common Fund data sets
- Strict budget limit of $200,000
- Feedback on data utility is required
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include: Other Native American tribal organizations, independent school districts, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, for-profit organizations, public and state institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, city or township governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, county governments, state governments, special district governments, and small businesses. Essentially, a wide range of educational, governmental, and nonprofit entities can apply.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including universities, non-profits, for-profit businesses, tribal organizations, and various levels of government. If your organization is involved in health-related research and can utilize data sets from the NIH Common Fund, you might qualify.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing a clinical trial
- Not using Common Fund data sets
- Requesting more than $200,000
- Not providing feedback on data utility
- Not fitting into any eligible applicant type
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to enhance and demonstrate the utility of NIH Common Fund data sets, generate hypotheses, and catalyze discoveries. The funds should support activities that provide feedback on the usefulness of these data resources.
Total Program Funding
$4,000,000
Expected Awards
13
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jan 30, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 23, 2026(10 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 24, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review NIH Common Fund data sets
- Develop a project proposal using these data sets
- Register with NIH eRA Commons
- Ensure SAM registration is current
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Plan for providing feedback on data utility
- Submit application by June 23, 2026