OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPA-25-080

NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Sep 7, 2027(329 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH R13 conference grant for organizations putting on scientific meetings relevant to public health and NIH's mission. It fits healthcare, biotech, and research organizations that already run or plan a scientific conference; it is not for businesses looking for general operating money, and clinical trials are not allowed. The award amount is not published.

Best for
Healthcare and biotech organizations running scientific conferences or meetings, Universities and research institutions, Nonprofits with a public health or science mission, Tribal organizations and government bodies hosting health-related scientific meetings
Not for
Retail, finance, housing, and other businesses with no health or science angle, Organizations planning clinical trials (not allowed), Foreign organizations
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health, clinical)
87
Strong Match
Education & TrainingCurrently accepting applications
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
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
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: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
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
Conference support, Scientific meetings, 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?
September 7, 2027.
Who can apply for this grant?
A broad range of applicants can apply, including small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, higher education institutions, tribal organizations, and state, county, city, and special district governments. Faith-based and community-based organizations, HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, and certain other institutions are also eligible. Foreign organizations are not eligible to apply.
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 spell out how sole proprietorships are treated, so check the full NIH announcement before assuming you qualify.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH R13 conference grants supporting high-quality conferences and scientific meetings relevant to public health and NIH scientific mission. Open to a broad range of applicants including small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, higher education institutions, tribal organizations, and state/local governments. Clinical trials not allowed.

About this grant

The purpose of the NIH Research Conference Grant (R13) is to support high quality conferences that are relevant to the public health and to the scientific mission of the participating Institutes and Centers.

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 not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science
  • Education

Program contact

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

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