[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov)

September 26, 2028

Estimated total funding $1,300,000; expected 2 awards; award size/duration not specified

Supports resource centers providing laboratory animals, biological materials, and related services to enhance rigor and reproducibility in biomedical research.

Foreign organizations and components are not eligible to apply.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports the establishment or continuation of Animal and Biological Material Resource Centers, which provide specialized colonies of laboratory animals, biological materials (such as cells, tissues, organs, and genetic stocks), and associated services. These Centers serve the biomedical research community at local, regional, and national levels, aiming to optimize scientific rigor, transparency, and reproducibility. The Centers are expected to have broad utility across multiple NIH Institutes or Centers and align with the Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP) NIH-wide mission. The initiative also emphasizes integrating new approach methodologies (NAMs)—including cell culture, organoids, computational models, and microphysiological systems—to complement traditional animal-based research. Applicants should design an applied research component to generate comparative data and promote the integration of predictive human disease models. Consulting with NIH scientific/research staff before applying is strongly recommended to ensure alignment with program priorities and competitiveness. --- ## Due Dates - September 26, 2028 (Full application deadline) --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $1,300,000 - Expected number of awards: 2 - Specific award ceilings or project durations are not stated; refer to the program announcement for further details. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), excluding higher education institutions - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses - Foreign organizations and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are **not eligible**. - Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed. - See Section III of the program announcement for full eligibility details. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359646). - Applicants are **strongly encouraged** to consult with NIH scientific/research staff prior to submission to discuss resource plans, competitiveness, and program priorities. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - The Centers should facilitate the development and integration of new methodologies that enhance the applicability of research findings. - Projects should serve a broad range of NIH Institutes or Centers. - The opportunity supports both the continuation of existing resources and the development of new resources where appropriate. --- ## External Links - [Program page and application instructions (Grants.gov)](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359646) - [NIH Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP)](https://orip.nih.gov/about-orip) - [NIH main website](https://www.nih.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Office/Contact | Email | Phone | |--------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|---------------| | Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP) | [ORIPDCM@mail.nih.gov](mailto:ORIPDCM@mail.nih.gov) | 301-496-4000 |

Animal and Biological Material Resource Centers (P40 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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