Opportunity Listing - Examining the Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Healthcare Safety (R18)

Examining the Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Healthcare Safety (R18)

Agency: Agency for Health Care Research and Quality

Assistance Listings: 93.226 -- Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes

Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Description

The purpose of this NOFO is to invite grant applications that support healthcare safety by determining (1) whether and how certain breakthrough uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems can affect patient safety; and (2) how AI systems can be safely implemented and used. AI has the potential to improve the safety, effectiveness, efficiency, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare. However, as with most technologies, this potential must be balanced by identifying and mitigating potential risks for patient harm and user burden.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

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

Business

Small businesses
For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Government

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

Education

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

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Receipt and Referral Officer Email: Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov Please be sure to reference the opportunity number in your email Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov

Email

Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
PA-24-261-Full-Announcement.html	PA-24-261 Full Announcement Text	Jul 16, 2024 04:03 PM UTC

Link to additional information

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-24-261.html

Closed: March 17, 2026

Application process

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Program Funding

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Funding opportunity number:

PA-24-261

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Health

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History

Version:

Posted date:

July 16, 2024

Archive date:

April 16, 2026