OpenFederal grantPAR-25-134

Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Jan 7, 2028(451 days left)Up to $375,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH research grant for undergraduate-focused colleges and universities, not for businesses. It funds small-scale biomedical research projects that give undergraduates hands-on research experience at institutions with limited NIH funding. If you run a for-profit business of any kind, including a small business or sole proprietorship, do not apply; you are not eligible.

Best for
Public and private colleges that award baccalaureate science degrees, Minority-serving and tribal institutions such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal colleges, Alaska Native and Native Haw, aiian Serving, and AANAPISI institutions
Not for
For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, Institutions already receiving substantial NIH funding, Foreign or non-U.S. entities
Estimated fit by industry, best first
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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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, Training
Who can apply
Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $375,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
January 7, 2028.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award is $375,000. No other award amounts are published.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, cannot apply. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education and certain listed institutional categories.
Can a nonprofit apply?
The facts do not say. The program funds institutions of higher education and specific institutional categories, and the matching engine notes this program does not accept nonprofit applicants, but the stored facts do not state a nonprofit eligibility rule directly.

Summary

NIH AREA (R15) grants for undergraduate-focused institutions with limited NIH funding (≤$6M/yr in 4 of last 7 years) that award baccalaureate science degrees. Funds small-scale biomedical research projects that provide undergraduate research experiences and strengthen the institution's research environment. Minority-serving and tribal institutions explicitly eligible.

About this grant

The purpose of this Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutionsis to support small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial funding from the NIH, with an emphasis on providing biomedical research experiences primarily for undergraduate students, and enhancing the research environment at applicant institutions. Eligible institutions must award baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than $6 million dollars per year of NIH support (in both direct and F and A/indirect costs) in 4 of the last 7 fiscal years. For institutions composed of multiple schools and colleges, the $6 million funding limit is based on the amount of NIH funding received by all the non-health professional schools and colleges within the institution as a whole. See Part II. Section 3.1 Eligible Organizations for more information.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Other Eligible Applicants include the following:

Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; See NOFO for further eligibility requirements.

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Science
  • Health
  • Education

Program contact

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

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