ForecastedNational Institutes of Health

Small Instruments and Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities and Resources (S15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Opportunity number PAR-28-060 · Assistance listing 93.351

Estimated deadline
Sep 27, 2027
Expected posting
Aug 24, 2026
Award size
$25K to $350K
Total program funding
$5M
Expected awards
16
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding type
Grant
Category
Health

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About this opportunity

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites eligible shared biomedical research facilities to buy new small instruments or scientific equipment. These facilities may include core facilities, biorepositories, model resource facilities, and other research spaces or resources that are shared by multiple researchers. The goal is to help these facilities improve, update, and operate more efficiently. Organizations are especially encouraged to request funding for small instruments that use new or emerging technologies or that produce physical, chemical, or biomaterial outputs other than conventional digital data. This funding cannot be used to buy highly specialized research instruments or building-level infrastructure equipment that only indirectly supports research.

Who can apply

  • Special district governments
  • Other (see eligibility)
  • For-profit organizations
  • Public and state universities
  • Independent school districts
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
  • Small businesses
  • State governments
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Private universities

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).

Agency contact

Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP)

301-435-0744

oripequipment@mail.nih.gov
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