National Resource Network for the Study of Human Auditory and Vestibular Disorders (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Does this fit your business?

This NIH program funds a small network of about 5 laboratories that procure, section, and distribute human inner and middle ear tissue for auditory and vestibular disorder research, plus train researchers and digitize images. It is for organizations with existing biomedical research or lab capacity in ear tissue work, not for businesses looking for general funding. If you have no connection to human temporal bone research, do not bother applying.

Best for

Laboratories that already work with human temporal bone tissue, Universities and medical research institutions, Nonprofits with biomedical research capacity, Small businesses or for-profits with ear tissue processing expertise

Not for

Businesses with no biomedical research or ear tissue work, Organizations seeking general operating or startup funding, Applicants outside auditory and vestibular research

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, Infrastructure

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 $450,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline is September 29, 2026.

How much funding can an applicant receive?

The largest single award is $450,000. The total program funding is $3,500,000, with about 5 awards expected.

Who can apply for this grant?

A wide range of applicants can apply, including small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, state and local governments, federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, public housing authorities, independent school districts, special district governments, and public or private institutions of higher education. The eligibility text also lists eligible federal agencies, U.S. territories or possessions, faith-based or community-based organizations, and regional organizations.

Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?

The facts do not say. Small businesses are listed as eligible, but the notice does not specify whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify, so you would need to check the full eligibility text.

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/NIDCD funding to continue a collaborative national resource network providing human inner and middle ear tissues to auditory and vestibular researchers for basic and clinical studies. Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofits, small businesses, for-profits, state/local/tribal governments, and other organizations; clinical trials not allowed.

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