ForecastedFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesRFA-ES-27-003

Microplastics Research and Resource Coordination Center (U24 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Dec 1, 2026(49 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is a single NIH/NIEHS award of about $2 million to stand up one national coordination center for micro- and nanoplastics health research, covering method standardization, data harmonization, and distribution of experimental standards. It fits biomedical and materials science research organizations, universities, and large nonprofits or government bodies that can lead a national research community. Small businesses and ordinary product or service companies should not bother: there is one awa

Best for
Biomedical or material science research organizations, Nonprofits and universities able to run a national coordination center, State, local, or tribal governments with research coordination capacity, Small businesses with scientific coordination expertise
Not for
Small businesses looking for working capital or product development money, Organizations without biomedical or materials science research coordination capability, Applicants wanting one of many awards
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health, medical, biomedical, clinical)
89
Strong Match
Environment & ConservationDeadline is more than 60 days away
65
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
62
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Agriculture & FarmingMatches your industry (crop)
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
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Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
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Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
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Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
53
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ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
53
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
50
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
45
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Operating support, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
December 1, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Total program funding is $2,000,000, and about one award is expected. The facts do not publish a per-award ceiling, so the practical expectation is roughly one award of up to that total.
Who can apply for this grant?
Small businesses, other for-profit organizations, nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status), state, county, city, township, and special district governments, public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, public housing authorities, and Native American tribal governments and organizations. Federal agencies, U.S. territories, and faith-based or community-based organizations are also listed as eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses and for-profit organizations generally are eligible, but the notice does not address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs specifically, so check the full announcement before assuming you qualify.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH/NIEHS will fund one U24 coordination center to organize and advance multidisciplinary research on the health effects of micro/nanoplastics, including standardization of sampling and analytical methods, data harmonization, and distribution of experimental standards. Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profits, nonprofits, state/local/tribal governments, and institutions of

About this grant

The goal of the Micro/Nanoplastics (M/NPs) Research and Resource Coordination Center initiative is to establish a robust center that will coordinate and advance multidisciplinary efforts among biomedical and material science researchers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the health effects of M/NPs. This coordination center will accelerate the development and dissemination of sampling and analytical standardization, data harmonization, and distribution of experimental standards across the field of M/NPs research. The established coordination center will provide leadership and guidance that fosters collaboration across the M/NPs research community and promotes best practices that enhance the reliability and validity of research findings in this area. NIEHS will provide support (U24) to an eligible institution to launch a new coordination center to address the above-mentioned goals.

Who can apply

Indian/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;

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Environment
  • Science

Program contact

NOFO.Information@niehs.nih.govNOFO.Information@niehs.nih.govPlease contact via e-mail

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