Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants (R34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 351183Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $225K

Eligible Applicants

Nonfederally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351183

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-041.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering funding opportunities through the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants program, aimed at supporting federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges, health programs, or organizations in preparing competitive NARCH applications. The grants are designed to address health disparities faced by AI/AN populations by facilitating capacity building and fostering trust in health research, with a focus on developing future research proposals and assessing administrative needs. Each grant has a budget cap of $225,000 for a two-year project period, and applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by July 9, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is providing funding opportunities for Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants. This initiative aims to support federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges, health programs, or organizations to prepare competitive NARCH applications. The grants, identified by notice number PAR-24-041, are non-renewable and restricted to entities that have never received a NARCH S06 award. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov with a deadline of July 9, 2026. The grants promote research designed to address health disparities faced by AI/AN populations, facilitating capacity building and fostering trust in health research. Each application must outline goals for future NARCH applications, assess administrative needs, and define potential research or pilot projects. The award budget is capped at $225,000 for a two-year project period. Key components for applicants include demonstrating expertise through capable Principal Investigators, involving community engagement, ensuring culturally relevant research methodologies, and meeting strict submission requirements. The review criteria prioritize significance, investigator qualifications, innovative approaches, and the logistical feasibility of proposed activities, ensuring comprehensive planning to ultimately improve the health outcomes of AI/AN communities.
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