Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants (R34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Supports planning for competitive NARCH applications by eligible AI/AN Tribal entities.
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Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: July 8, 2025 (New, Renewal, Resubmission, Revision) | July 8, 2026 (New, Renewal, Resubmission, Revision)
Funding Amounts: Up to $225,000 in annual direct costs for up to 2 years (R34 mechanism; not renewable)
Summary: Supports eligible Tribal entities in planning and preparing competitive applications for the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) program.
Key Information: Only Tribal entities not currently supported by a NARCH S06 or Planning Grant are eligible; limited to one application per due date.
Description
This opportunity provides planning grants to support federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges and universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations in preparing competitive applications for the NARCH (Native American Research Centers for Health) program. The NARCH Planning Grant (R34) is designed for Tribal entities that do not currently hold a NARCH award, enabling them to conduct the necessary preparatory work—such as needs assessments, partnership development, and strategic planning—to develop a strong future NARCH application. The program aims to expand Tribal participation in health research, capacity building, and infrastructure enhancement.
