OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-25-437

Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Cohort Data and Biospecimen Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Mar 1, 2028(505 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH access program, not a typical grant: it lets approved researchers use limited identifiable data and biospecimens from the ECHO Cohort to study maternal and child health. It fits healthcare, biotech, and environment-adjacent research organizations; retail, finance, and housing businesses with no research arm should not bother. Foreign entities and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are excluded.

Best for
Healthcare and biotech researchers studying maternal and child health, Universities and academic research teams, Nonprofits with research programs, Small businesses doing health or biospecimen research
Not for
Retail, finance, or housing businesses with no research function, Foreign or non-U.S. entities, Organizations that need funding for operations rather than research
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health, clinical)
87
Strong Match
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (environment)
84
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match

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
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?
The application deadline is March 1, 2028.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, universities, state, local, county, and tribal governments, school districts, and public housing authorities. Federal agencies, faith-based and community organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories may also apply. Foreign entities and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Small businesses and for-profit organizations are listed as eligible, but the notice does not say whether a sole proprietorship or single-member LLC qualifies as a small business for this program.
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 program allowing researchers to access limited identifiable data and biospecimens from the ECHO Cohort to study high-priority maternal and child health questions. Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, universities, state/local/tribal governments, school districts, and housing authorities; foreign entities are excluded.

About this grant

The purpose of this Program Announcement with Special Receipt, Referral, and/or Review Considerations (PAR) is to solicit applications to access limited identifiable data or biospecimens from the ECHO Cohort to study high-priority areas of maternal and child health.

Who can apply

Other Eligible Applicants include the following:

Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; 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 not allowed.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthgrantsinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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