The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities." This funding aims to assist eligible academic and research institutions in acquiring advanced scientific equipment to enhance the operational efficiency of shared biomedical research facilities, particularly laboratory and animal research core facilities. The funding opportunity allows grants up to $350,000, with a budget minimum of $50,000 required. Applications must narrowly focus on a single piece of equipment significant for modernization rather than general outfitting or scientific instruments directly involved in research. Important eligibility criteria include institutions that haven’t received over $6 million in NIH Research Project Grants yearly over the last two years. Additionally, the applications require substantive justification explaining the vital research needs for the requested equipment and its operational contributions. The eligibility window continues until September 2026, and proposed projects can’t exceed one year in duration. Emphasis is placed on building technical expertise, advocating for operational innovations, and facilitating long-term benefits to biomedical research at the institutional level. The document sets forth detailed application requirements and emphasizes adherence to NIH procedures for submission and funding management.