Building Sustainable Software Tools for Open Science (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

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Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to enhance the sustainability and impact of research software tools by enabling the use of best practices and design principles in software development and by leveraging continuing advances in computing. It is also expected to facilitate the creation of vibrant partnerships between developers and users of software and tools, and to promote FAIR practices for research software to maximize research value.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

Special district governments
State governments
City or township governments
Public and Indian housing authorities
County governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Education

Public and state institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Private institutions of higher education

Nonprofit

Other Native American tribal organizations
Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Business

For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

grantsinfo@nih.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
RFA-OD-24-010-Full-Announcement.html	RFA-OD-24-010 Full Announcement Text	Jul 17, 2024 03:06 PM UTC

Link to additional information

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-24-010.html

Archived: June 22, 2025

Application process

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Award

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Program Funding

Expected awards

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Award Minimum

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Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

RFA-OD-24-010

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Food and nutrition

Education

Health

Income security and social services

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History

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Posted date:

July 17, 2024

Archive date:

June 22, 2025