The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity through the Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program, specifically targeting R03 grants with clinical trial optional status. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of CTSA Program scholars and recipients of diversity and re-entry supplements by supporting short-term, self-contained translational research projects that address inefficiencies in the scientific pipeline. Eligible applicants include various institutions and organizations, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges, with each application able to request up to $50,000 per year for a maximum of two years. Applications are due beginning January 19, 2024, with subsequent deadlines extending through early 2027. For further information, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity's webpage at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-042.html.