grant RFA-FD-25-017

Efficient and Innovative Natural History Studies for Rare Diseases

This grant aims to fund innovative studies that explore the progression of rare diseases with unmet medical needs. The goal is to gather high-quality data to fill knowledge gaps and overcome obstacles in developing medical products for these diseases. By doing so, it seeks to have a significant impact on the understanding and treatment of one or multiple rare diseases, and aid the development …

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support efficient and innovative natural history studies that advance medical product development in rare diseases/conditions with unmet needs. Through the support of natural history studies with high quality and interpretable data e…

Funding Source

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Awards & funding

Award Ceiling: $600,000
Award Floor: $150,000

Eligibility

For-Profit Organizations
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)
For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses)
Federal Governments
U.S. Territory or Possession
Independent School Districts
Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities
Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
Regional Organizations
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations)

  • Foreign eligibility: Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign organizations) are eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
  • Required registratio…

Dates

Letter of Intent Due: January 9, 2026
Application Due Date: February 10, 2026
Letter of Intent Due: January 7, 2028
Application Due Date: February 8, 2028

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