The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), has announced a Limited Competition Small Grant Program aimed at supporting current and recently completed K01, K08, K23, and K25 award recipients. This funding opportunity, designated as RFA-HL-25-011, allows eligible applicants to secure up to $75,000 per year for projects lasting up to two years, with the goal of generating preliminary data for subsequent R01-equivalent applications. The program is particularly focused on advancing early-stage investigators towards independent research careers, emphasizing the inclusion of underrepresented groups in biomedical research. Interested applicants must adhere to strict submission guidelines via Grants.gov, with a close date for applications set for January 7, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.