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

October 15, 2025 (New) | December 9, 2025 (Current Closing Date)

Up to $1,900,000 total costs per year; maximum project period 5 years; 1 anticipated award.

Supports a Coordinating Center to lead, coordinate, and expand the impact of the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory (AITC) Program for research on aging and Alzheimer’s Disease/AD-related dementias.

--- ## Description This opportunity, offered by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at NIH, invites applications for a Cooperative Agreement (U24) to establish a Coordinating Center for the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory (AITC) Program. The AITC Program focuses on developing and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and technology solutions for research in aging and Alzheimer’s Disease/Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD). The Coordinating Center (AITCC) will: - Serve as the central hub for the AITC Program, facilitating and coordinating activities across all AITC sites. - Lead stakeholder engagement to ensure AI and technology approaches are adoptable and accessible to end users. - Enhance the scientific reach and impact of the AITC Program by disseminating information and attracting new researchers. The AITCC will include dedicated teams for administration, commercialization, research/consulting, and stakeholder engagement, and will support key activities such as annual symposia, external advisory panel meetings, business development, and national research project competitions. --- ## Due Dates - Posted Date: September 10, 2025 - Earliest Submission Date: September 15, 2025 - Application Due Date: October 15, 2025 (New applications) - Current Closing Date: December 9, 2025 All applications are due by 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization. No late applications will be accepted for this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). --- ## Funding Amount - NIA intends to commit $1,900,000 in FY 2026 to fund one award. - Application budgets are limited to $1,900,000 in total costs per year. - Maximum project period is 5 years. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and private institutions of higher education (both public/state-controlled and private) - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - State, county, city, township, and special district governments - Independent school districts - Native American tribal governments and organizations (both federally recognized and other) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Faith-based and community-based organizations - Regional organizations - U.S. territories and possessions - Eligible agencies of the federal government - Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, HBCUs, Hispanic-serving Institutions, AANAPISIs, TCCUs **Foreign organizations and non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.** --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359652), ASSIST, or an institutional system-to-system solution. - All applicants must complete required registrations (SAM, eRA Commons, Grants.gov) prior to submission. - Follow all instructions in the [NIH How to Apply - Application Guide](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.php?id=82400) and the specific requirements in the NOFO. - The Research Strategy section is limited to 30 pages. - Applications must include plans for administration, commercialization, research/consulting, and stakeholder engagement. - The PD/PI must have experience in management of large teams and coordination of stakeholders. --- ## Additional Information - Only applications not proposing clinical trials are eligible. - Applicant organizations may submit more than one application if each is scientifically distinct. - The award will be made as a Cooperative Agreement, with substantial NIH programmatic involvement. - The AITCC must propose and support an External Advisory Panel (EAP) and convene annual symposia. - An active AITC website must be maintained. - Data Management and Sharing Plan is required. - See the [full NOFO](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-26-007.html) for detailed submission requirements and review criteria. --- ## External Links - [NIH Funder Page](https://www.nih.gov) - [Full Funding Announcement (NOFO)](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-26-007.html) - [Grants.gov Listing and Application Portal](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359652) - [NIH How to Apply - Application Guide](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.php?id=82400) - [NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy](https://grants.nih.gov/policy/sharing.htm) --- ## Contact Information | Topic | Contact Name / Office | Email | Phone | |------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|-------------------| | General Grants Info | NIH Grants Information | [GrantsInfo@nih.gov](mailto:GrantsInfo@nih.gov) | 301-480-7075 | | Scientific/Research Contact | Rebecca Krupenevich, Ph.D. (NIA) | [NIAAITC@nih.gov](mailto:NIAAITC@nih.gov) | | | Peer Review Contact | Center for Scientific Review (CSR) | [NOFOReviewContact@csr.nih.gov](mailto:NOFOReviewContact@csr.nih.gov) | | | Financial/Grants Management | Megan Hancock (NIA) | [megan.hancock@nih.gov](mailto:megan.hancock@nih.gov) | 301-451-9802 | | Application Support (eRA) | eRA Service Desk | [Help Online](https://www.era.nih.gov/need-help) | 301-402-7469 or 866-504-9552 | ---

Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory Coordinating Center

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