This grant helps resource-limited institutions buy advanced scientific instruments to boost their research and educational efforts in biomedical and related fields. It's specifically for institutions that may not have the funds to purchase such equipment on their own.
Who it's for: This grant is for resource-limited institutions, including public and private colleges, universities, small businesses, nonprofits, various levels of government, and Native American tribal organizations that are involved in biomedical research and education.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a resource-limited institution
- Proposing a clinical trial
- Requesting funds outside the $25,000 - $250,000 range
- Not being involved in biomedical research or education
- Submitting an incomplete application
What You May Need
- Detailed budget proposal
- Description of the scientific instrument needed
- Justification of how the instrument will enhance research and education
- Proof of resource-limited status
- Organizational eligibility documentation
- NIH peer-review process understanding
- Completed application form
- Institutional support letters
Cautions
- Ensure your institution qualifies as resource-limited
- No clinical trials are allowed
- Applications will undergo a rigorous peer-review process
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible entities include public and state institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, small businesses, special district governments, city or township governments, other Native American tribal organizations, state governments, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, independent school districts, and county governments. These entities must be involved in biomedical research and education and demonstrate resource limitations.
Overview
This grant is for resource-limited institutions, including public and private colleges, universities, small businesses, nonprofits, various levels of government, and Native American tribal organizations that are involved in biomedical research and education.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a resource-limited institution
- Proposing a clinical trial
- Requesting funds outside the $25,000 - $250,000 range
- Not being involved in biomedical research or education
- Submitting an incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to purchase state-of-the-art scientific instruments that support biomedical research and education in basic, translational, biomedically-related behavioral, or clinical fields.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 27, 2026
- Deadline
- Jan 26, 2029(825 days)
- Archive Date
- Mar 27, 2029
- Last Updated
- May 27, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a resource-limited institution
- Prepare a detailed budget and justification for the instrument
- Gather supporting documents proving institutional eligibility
- Draft a compelling narrative on how the instrument will enhance research and education
- Submit the application by the deadline