Synopsis

The Instrumentation Grant Program for Resource-Limited Institutions supports the purchase of state-of-the-art scientific instruments to enhance the research and educational missions of resource-limited institutions. Requested instruments may support biomedical research and education in basic, translational, biomedically-related behavioral or clinical fields. This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Limited Competition that will invite application(s) from eligible organization(s) to apply. Please see Section III. Eligibility for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered.
Response Date	Jan 26, 2029 12:00:00 AM EST
Posting Date	May 27, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Mar 27, 2029 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	250,000
Award Floor	25,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, County governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Independent school districts, Special district governments, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Small businesses, For profit organizations other than small businesses, City or township governments, State governments

Additional Info on Eligibility:

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/Foreign Collaborations: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.

Additional Information

Agency Name	National Institutes of Health
Link to Additional Information:	N/a
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 301-402-2541

CFDA Program(s)

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• 93.172: Human Genome Research
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• 93.242: Mental Health Research Grants
• 93.286: Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health
• 93.351: Research Infrastructure Programs
• 93.846: Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research
• 93.853: Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders
• 93.859: Biomedical Research and Research Training
• 93.866: Aging Research
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