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BRAIN Initiative: Research Resource Grants for Technology Integration and Dissemination (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
R&D / Tech · National Institutes of Health · Nationwide
This is a National Institutes of Health BRAIN Initiative cooperative agreement that funds dissemination of existing neuroscience research resources, such as tools and training, to U.S.-based organizations nationwide, with applications due by October 6, 2028.
This listing covers a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity issued under the BRAIN Initiative, titled "Research Resource Grants for Technology Integration and Dissemination (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)." It is administered as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning NIH provides funding but also stays actively involved in project oversight, distinct from a standard grant or a loan.
The purpose of this opportunity is to support dissemination of existing neuroscience research resources so they can be integrated into broader research practice. Eligible activities include distributing tools and reagents, providing training on new technologies or techniques, giving access to existing technology platforms or specialized facilities, making minor improvements to increase the scale or efficiency of resource production, and making small adaptations to meet the needs of a user community. The resource being disseminated must align with the goals described in "BRAIN 2025: A Scientific Vision" and "The BRAIN Initiative 2.0: From Cells to Circuits, Toward Cures," and must address a real, otherwise unmet need in the neuroscience research community.
This opportunity is open nationwide (all U.S. states are eligible), but foreign organizations and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply, and applications involving foreign subawards or subcontracts will be considered noncompliant. The deadline listed is October 6, 2028.
For a small business — such as a biotech, life-sciences technology company, or research-support vendor — this could be relevant if the business develops or maintains a neuroscience research tool, platform, or resource that could be shared more broadly with the scientific community. Specific award amounts are not stated in the available data; applicants should confirm funding levels, full eligibility requirements, and application details directly at the official source link.
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How to apply
Questions people ask
Is this a grant or a loan?
It is a Cooperative Agreement, a type of federal funding award, not a loan — it does not need to be repaid.
Who funds this program?
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its BRAIN Initiative.
What does this funding pay for?
Disseminating existing neuroscience research resources, such as tools, reagents, training, or access to technology platforms, to the broader research community.
Who is eligible to apply?
U.S.-based organizations are eligible; foreign organizations and applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts are not eligible. Confirm full eligibility at the official source.
Are all U.S. states eligible?
Yes, this opportunity is open to applicants nationwide.
How much funding is available?
The award amount is not specified in the available data; confirm at the official source.
What is the application deadline?
October 6, 2028, at 12:00 AM EDT.
Where do I apply?
Through the official Grants.gov listing at https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358859.
Is clinical trial research allowed under this funding?
No, this NOFO specifies clinical trials are not allowed (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed).
Is the award taxable?
This is not addressed in the available data; confirm at the official source or with a tax professional.
Can a small business apply?
The listing does not specify business size restrictions; confirm eligibility details in the full NOFO at the official source.
Do I need to already have a research resource developed?
Yes, the funding is meant to disseminate an existing resource, not to create a new one from scratch.
Opportunity number: RFA-NS-27-001. Source: grants.gov. GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with National Institutes of Health; always confirm current deadlines, amounts and eligibility on the sponsor's own page before applying.