OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-25-297

Alzheimer's Drug-Development Program (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Nov 5, 2027(388 days left)Up to $1,500,000

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This NIH program funds pre-clinical and early Phase I development of new drug candidates to prevent, slow, or treat Alzheimer's disease, covering medicinal chemistry, PK/ADMET, animal efficacy, biomarkers, GMP synthesis, IND-enabling studies, and Phase I testing. It is for organizations with an actual Alzheimer's drug candidate in hand, not for basic research, diagnostics, devices, repurposed drugs, or non-drug interventions. Retail, construction, finance, and other businesses with no drug-derel

Best for
Biotech and pharma companies with an Alzheimer's drug candidate in pre-clinical or early Phase I development, Universities and research institutions running Alzheimer's therapy development programs, Nonprofits and research organizations focused on Alzheimer's drug development, Small businesses developing novel small-molecule or biologic drug candidates
Not for
Businesses outside drug development, such as retail, construction, or finance firms, Projects on diagnostics, devices, repurposed drugs, or non-pharmacological interventions, Basic research or stand-alone clinical trials
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
85
Strong Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training)
70
Good 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
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
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IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
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
ManufacturingMatches your industry (manufacturing)
54
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
52
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
R&D, Research, Clinical trials
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $1,500,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
November 5, 2027.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award listed is $1,500,000. No other award amounts are published.
Who can apply for this grant?
Small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), universities, state and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, public housing authorities, independent school districts, and certain other entities such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions. Foreign organizations are not eligible, though foreign components of U.S. organizations are allowed.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are eligible, but the notice does not specify whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status may apply, as may faith-based and community-based organizations.

Summary

NIH program funding pre-clinical and early Phase I development of novel small-molecule and biologic drug candidates to prevent, slow, or treat Alzheimer's disease. Open to small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, universities, and state/local/tribal governments; funds medicinal chemistry, PK/ADMET, animal efficacy, biomarkers, GMP synthesis, IND-enabling studies, and Phase I testing.

About this grant

The goal of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to provide funding support for the pre-clinical and early stage clinical (Phase I) development of novel small-molecule and biologic drug candidates that prevent Alzheimer's disease (AD), slow its progression, or treat its cognitive and behavioral symptoms. Participants in this program will receive funding for therapy development activities such as medicinal chemistry; pharmacokinetics (PK); Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, Toxicology (ADMET); efficacy in animal models; development of biomarkers for target engagement; formulation development; chemical synthesis under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); Investigational New Drug (IND) enabling studies; and initial Phase I clinical testing. Applications not responsive to this NOFO include research on basic mechanisms of disease or mechanisms of drug action; development ofrisk, diagnostic, prognostic, predictive, and preventionbiomarkers, devices, non-pharmacological interventions (e.g., exercise, diet, cognitive training), repurposed drugs and combination therapies; discovery activities such as high-throughput screening and hit optimization; and stand-alone clinical trials.

Who can apply

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 eligible to apply.

Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science
  • Drug development

Program contact

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

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