GrantPostedDiscretionary

Limited Competition: Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health
PAR-24-326
Application Deadline
Jun 1, 2027
423 days left
Days Remaining
423
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
Total Program Funding

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Limited Competition: Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program to support eligible institutions in acquiring specialized scientific instruments crucial for advancing NIH-funded research. Institutions must demonstrate significant need from a group of Major Users, typically requiring at least three NIH-funded researchers, and must not have received S10 instrumentation funding exceeding $500,000 in the past three fiscal years. The program aims to enhance institutional research capabilities in the biomedical field by facilitating access to modern technologies, with grants ranging from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $350,000. Applications are due by June 1 for the submission years 2025, 2026, and 2027, and interested parties can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

Grant Documents

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AI Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services presents a Limited Competition Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This program aims to provide financial support for eligible institutions that wish to purchase specialized scientific instruments essential for advancing NIH-funded research. Institutions must not have received substantial S10 funding (over $500,000) in the past three fiscal years and must demonstrate significant need from a group of Major Users, typically requiring at least three NIH-funded researchers to advocate for the instrument. Grants range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $350,000, with applications due by June 1 of the submission years 2025, 2026, and 2027. Key components of the application process include demonstrating technical expertise, an organizational management plan, and adequate institutional commitment for ongoing support and maintenance of the instrument. Additionally, the program emphasizes collaboration and shared usage among various research groups, enhancing access to modern technologies across a broad research community. Ultimately, the BIG Program endeavors to invigorate institutional research capabilities in the biomedical field through the provision of cutting-edge instrumentation.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedOct 29, 2024
deadlineApplication DeadlineJun 1, 2027
expiryArchive DateJul 7, 2027

Funding Details

No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
National Institutes of Health(HHS-NIH11)
Funding Category
Health
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

93.859

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