Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants (R34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Nonfederally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants (R34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) to support federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Tribal entities in preparing competitive NARCH applications. The primary objective of this grant program is to enhance research capacity and train future scientists by enabling eligible organizations to conduct preparatory work for future applications, with a maximum budget of $225,000 in annual direct costs for a two-year project. Eligible applicants may submit one application per due date, and must not currently hold a NARCH S06 award or an active NARCH Planning Grant. The application process requires a detailed plan outlining goals, administrative capacity, allowable components, and potential collaborators, with a deadline for submission set for July 7, 2028. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-441.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, and National Institute of General Medical Sciences are reissuing PAR-25-441, the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants (R34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed). This grant supports federally-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Tribal entities in planning and preparing competitive NARCH applications, aiming to expand the program's reach. The program focuses on developing research capacity and training future scientists. Eligible organizations can submit one application per due date, with a maximum budget of $225,000 in annual direct costs for a two-year project. Applicants must not currently hold a NARCH S06 award or an active NARCH Planning Grant. The application requires a plan to formulate overall goals for a future NARCH application, assess administrative capacity, determine allowable components, and identify collaborators. Subcontracts to non-Tribal partner organizations are limited to 25% of the direct cost budget. The application process involves specific instructions and registrations through platforms like SAM, UEI, eRA Commons, and Grants.gov. Applications will be reviewed based on scientific and technical merit, considering the importance, rigor, feasibility, and expertise of the proposed planning activities.
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