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Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

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At a glance

Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program (R03 Clinical Trial Optional) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $50K. Eligible applicants: Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township. The application deadline is October 19, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
Up to $50K
Deadline
Oct 19, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Open

About this program

The purpose of this NOFO is to enhance the capability of NCATS CTSA Program KL2 scholars and recipients of re-entry supplements supported by the CTSA Program to conduct research as they complete the transition to fully independent academic translational scientists. These R03 grants will support different clinical and translational science research projects, including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary data analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. Research proposed in the R03 application may or may not include patient-oriented research. The R03 is, therefore, intended to support research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources and that provide preliminary data to support submission of a subsequent R01, or equivalent, application.

Who can apply

Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Special district governments; County governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; 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 allowed.

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PAR-25-155. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source