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

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.350 -- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences

Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Description

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

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

Business

  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses

Education

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

Nonprofit

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

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

Eligibility is limited to NCATS CTSA Program supported scholars who received direct NCATS funding from the NCATS CTSA Program Institutional Career Development Core/Program (KL2/K12) and completed the KL2/K12 training program. The date of submission deadline must be within two years of completion of their NIH appointment. Eligibility for resubmissions will be extended for 12 months past the first submission.Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations

Grantor contact information

Description

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Email

CTSA Program Branch, Division of Clinical Innovation, NCATS

CTSA_R03_NOFO_Questions@nih.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

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Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

August 17, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

October 17, 2026

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

July 15, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

July 15, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2027

Application process

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Award

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Program Funding

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Expected awards

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Award Minimum

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Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PAR-26-123

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Forecast posted date:

February 18, 2026

Archive date:

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