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

July 2027

Award amounts not yet specified; see program page for updates.

Supports health-related research, career development, and infrastructure enhancement by American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and affiliated organizations.

This is a forecasted, limited competition opportunity for eligible tribal entities only.

--- ## Description The Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) program is a federally funded initiative that supports health-related research, research career enhancement, and research infrastructure development among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes and their affiliated institutions. The program aims to build research capacity, foster partnerships, and promote the advancement of health outcomes within AI/AN communities by empowering Tribal entities to lead and conduct biomedical and health research activities. This opportunity is a forecasted, limited competition grant; only eligible organizations as defined in the eligibility section may apply. --- ## Due Dates - July 2027 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award ceiling and floor are not yet specified. - Estimated total program funding and number of awards are to be determined. - Check the [program page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361270) for updates as the solicitation is finalized. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must meet one of the following criteria: - A federally-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribe (as defined under 25 U.S.C. 1603(14)); - A Tribal college or university, a Tribal health program, or a Tribal organization (as defined under 25 U.S.C. 1603 (24), (25), and (26), respectively); - A consortium of two or more of the above Tribal Entities. Additional notes: - Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply. - Applications may include foreign components only if at least one participating federally-recognized Tribe has ancestral catchment areas crossing the U.S. border. - Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. organizations are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - This is a limited competition; only eligible organizations will be invited to apply. - Applications will be peer-reviewed according to NIH standard processes. - Only meritorious applications will be considered for funding. - Monitor the [program page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361270) for the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and application instructions when released. --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching is required. - The program is administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). - For questions or to express interest, contact the NARCH Program at the email below. --- ## External Links - [NARCH Grant Opportunity Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361270) - [National Institutes of Health (NIH) Homepage](https://www.nih.gov) - [NIH Contact Page](https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/contact-nih) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------|--------------| | NARCH Program (NIH) | [nigms_narch_program@mail.nih.gov](mailto:nigms_narch_program@mail.nih.gov) | 301-496-4000 | ---

Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH)

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