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

July 2, 2026 (estimated, forecasted)

Not specified; award ceiling and floor not listed.

Supports the purchase of modern scientific instruments to enhance biomedical research capacity and education at institutions with limited NIH Research Project Grant funding.

Forecasted opportunity; all dates and details subject to change.

--- ## Description The NIH Instrumentation Grant Program for Resource-Limited Institutions (RLI) is designed to support the acquisition of modern scientific instruments. The goal is to enhance the biomedical research capacity and education at institutions that have limited NIH Research Project Grant funding. This program aims to strengthen the research infrastructure at eligible organizations, enabling them to advance their biomedical research and educational missions. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: July 2, 2026 - Estimated post date: April 8, 2026 - Estimated award date: April 1, 2027 - Estimated project start date: April 1, 2027 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award amounts are not specified in the forecast. - No minimum or maximum award amount is listed. - Cost sharing or matching is not required. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education) - Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education) Institutions must have limited NIH Research Project Grant funding to be considered resource-limited. --- ## Application Process - Application instructions and full program details will be available when the opportunity is officially posted (estimated April 8, 2026). - Applicants should monitor the [grants.gov opportunity page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360364) for updates, the official announcement, and application package availability. - Prepare to describe the need for instrumentation, the anticipated impact on research and education, and the institutional environment. --- ## Additional Information - This is a forecasted opportunity; all information, including deadlines and funding details, is subject to change. - No cost sharing or matching funds are required. - Designed specifically for institutions with limited NIH research funding. --- ## External Links - [NIH Main Website](https://www.nih.gov/) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360364) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |---------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------| | Dorothy Beckett, Ph.D. | [dorothy.beckett@nih.gov](mailto:dorothy.beckett@nih.gov) | 301-827-7616 |

Instrumentation Grant Program for Resource-Limited Institutions

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