Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities: Advancing Research-Related Operations (S15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-259 · Deadline: September 25, 2026 · Advertised ceiling: $350k

Opportunity-exact history — these numbers describe this specific funding opportunity (PAR-24-259), from NIH RePORTER.

Awards under this opportunity 23

to 23 distinct organizations. By FY: 2025: 20 · 2026: 3

Actual award size $276k median

range $78k – $350k

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Applicants here typically receive far less than the advertised ceiling: the opportunity median is $276k against a $350k ceiling (79%). Budgets far above the median need a story; budgets far below leave money on the table.

Listing summary

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites eligible academic or research institutions to apply for funding support to purchase latest scientific equipment that will enhance and modernize research-supporting operations of existing shared biomedical research facilities. Targeted are laboratory research core facilities, animal research facilities, and other similar shared-use research spaces. The goal of this NOFO is to strengthen research-auxiliary activities of biomedical research facilities and to enhance the efficiency of their operations. The NOFO does not support the purchase of scie…

Eligibility: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other), Nonprofits with 501(c)(3), other than higher education, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3), Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others · Categories: Health · official listing ↗

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