Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Coordinating Center (U24 - Clinical Trial Optional)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings: 93.307 -- Minority Health and Health Disparities Research
Last Updated: July 8, 2026
Description
In response to a longstanding congressional mandate (P.L. 98-619, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1985), NIMHD invites applications from eligible institutions to establish a national coordinating center (CC) for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMIs) initiative. The RCMI CC will coordinate activities across funded RCMI U54 Centers, prospectively evaluate the overall RCMI program, and serve as a national resource to help these centers achieve their primary goals. The RCMI CC will be responsive to requests generated by RCMI site key personnel, NIMHD, NIH, the scientific community, and the general public.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- County governments
- City or township governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations: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 not allowed.
Grantor contact information
Description
Division of Clinical and Health Services Research
NIMHDDCHSRinquiries@mail.nih.gov
NIMHDDCHSRinquiries@mail.nih.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| RFA-MD-26-001-Full-Announcement.html | RFA-MD-26-001-Full-Announcement.html | Jul 8, 2026 03:17 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: August 7, 2026
Award
$5,000,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$3,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RFA-MD-26-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 8, 2026
Archive date:
October 6, 2026
