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

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Key Information

Due Date: October 17, 2026


Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services


Source: Federal


Website: View Website


Funding Categories:

Funding Amount: Not Specified


Funding Type: Grant


Match Required: No


Status: Forecasted


Contact Info: CTSA_R03_NOFO_Questions@nih.gov
NCATS CTSA Program Branch Please contact via e-mail

Overview

The purpose of this NOFO is to enhance the capability of NCATS CTSA Program KL2 scholars supported by the CTSA Program to conduct research as they complete the transition to fully independent academic translational scientists. These small research 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 application may or may not include patient-oriented research. This small research grant 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 research project grant, or equivalent, application.

Awards are made under the authorization of Sections 301 and 405 of the Public Health Service Act as amended (42 USC 241 and 284) and under Federal Regulations 42 CFR Part 52 and 2 CFR Part 200.

This is a Forecast for a Limited Competition that will invite application(s) from eligible organization(s) to apply. Please see Eligibility Section for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.

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Additional Info

Posted Date: February 18, 2026


Application Due Date: October 17, 2026


Estimated Award Date: Not Specified


Eligible Applicants:

  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • County governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Special district governments
  • Others
  • Independent school districts
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Small businesses
  • State governments
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • City or township governments
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