National Institutes of Health grants open now
385 open opportunities as of Oct 16, 2026.
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This page lists every National Institutes of Health funding opportunity in our database that is open for applications right now. National Institutes of Health posts its grant and cooperative agreement notices on Grants.gov, and we copy the public details from there each day.
National Institutes of Health is part of the Department of Health and Human Services. Each listing below links to a summary page with the deadline, award range, eligible applicant types and the assistance listing number, plus a direct link to the official notice. The official notice is the only source that counts, so read it in full before you start an application.
Use the search box to narrow the list by keyword, or sort by deadline to see what closes first. If your organization is new to federal funding, plan for registration time: SAM.gov registration, a Unique Entity ID and a Grants.gov account can take several weeks to put in place.
Open opportunities
Catalyze: Product Definition for Small Molecules, Biologics and Combination Products - Target Identification and Validation, and Preliminary Product/Lead Series Identification (R61/R33 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-HL-26-017
Catalyze Product Definition Medical Device prototype design/testing and disease target identification and assay development (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-HL-26-019
Catalyze: Product Definition for Small Molecules, Biologics, and Combination Products - Preliminary Product/Lead Series Identification and Combination Product Prototype (R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-HL-26-018
Catalyze: Product Definition Medical Device Prototype Optimization (R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-HL-26-020
Catalyze: Enabling Technologies and Transformative Platforms for HLBS Research (R33 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-HL-26-016
NIDCR Behavioral and Social Intervention Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-188
NIDCR Drug, Biologic, Device and/or Procedure Intervention Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-057
Stimulating Hematology Investigation: New Endeavors (SHINE) (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAS-25-205
Continuation or Revision of NIDCR Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UH3 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-062
Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-144
Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-143
Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-233
Neuromodulation/Neurostimulation Device Development for Mental Health Applications (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-286
Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-298
Focused Technology Research and Development (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-203
Natural History of Disorders Screenable in the Newborn Period (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-227
Clinical Characterization of Cancer Therapy-induced Adverse Sequelae and Mechanism-based Interventional Strategies (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-145
Laboratories to Optimize Digital Health (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-136
Development of Animal Models and Related Biological Materials for Research (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-273
NIDCR Dentist Scientist Career Transition Award for Intramural Investigators (K22 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-027
Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply for National Institutes of Health grants?
You apply through the official notice, usually on Grants.gov. Each opportunity page here links to that notice. GovGrantsUSA is an independent platform and does not accept applications on behalf of National Institutes of Health.
Is GovGrantsUSA a government website?
No. GovGrantsUSA is an independent platform operated by VRLY Ventures LLC. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Opportunity details are summarized from public federal sources such as Grants.gov.
Does it cost anything to apply for a federal grant?
Searching for and applying to federal grants on Grants.gov is free. Be wary of anyone who asks for a fee to "release" a grant or guarantees an award.
How current is this information?
Listings are refreshed from public federal data every day, and each page shows when it was last updated. Agencies can change or cancel a notice at any time, so always confirm details in the official notice.
What do I need before I can apply?
Most applicants through Grants.gov need an active SAM.gov registration with a Unique Entity ID (UEI), a Login.gov account and a Grants.gov account linked to their organization. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.