§ Federal grant opportunity · RFA-MD-26-001

    Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Coordinating Center (U24 - Clinical Trial Optional)

    National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Coordinating Center (U24 - Clinical Trial Optional). The deadline is August 7, 2026 and the published award range is $3.5M.

    Key facts

    Funder
    National Institutes of Health
    Application deadline
    August 7, 2026
    Award range
    $3.5M
    Eligibility
    Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International 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.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Health
    Opportunity number
    RFA-MD-26-001

    Program overview

    In response to a longstanding congressional mandate (P.L. 98-619, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1985), NIMHD invites applications from eligible institutions to establish a national coordinating center (CC) for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMIs) initiative. The RCMI CC will coordinate activities across funded RCMI U54 Centers, prospectively evaluate the overall RCMI program, and serve as a national resource to help these centers achieve their primary goals. The RCMI CC will be responsive to requests generated by RCMI site key personnel, NIMHD, NIH, the scientific community, and the general public.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Institutes of Health.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before August 7, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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