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

November 3, 2025 (estimated)

Expected 4 awards; award amounts not yet specified

Supports resource-based centers to provide critical infrastructure, shared facilities, and services for bone, muscle, and orthopaedic research.

This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not yet being accepted.

--- ## Description The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), part of the NIH, intends to solicit applications for resource-based centers focused on bone, muscle, and orthopaedic research. These centers will provide essential infrastructure, shared facilities, services, and resources to groups of investigators, enabling more efficient and effective individual or team-based science. The initiative aims to accelerate, enrich, and enhance ongoing basic, translational, and clinical research, and foster new research within the NIAMS mission. Collaborative projects that combine expertise across bone, muscle, and orthopaedic research are especially encouraged. This is a forecasted Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO); applications are not yet being solicited. The notice is provided to give potential applicants time to build collaborations and develop responsive projects. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: **November 3, 2025** - Estimated NOFO release: September 3, 2025 - Estimated award date: July 1, 2026 - Estimated project start date: July 1, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Expected number of awards: **4** - Award ceiling and floor: **Not yet specified** - Estimated total program funding: **Not specified** --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses Cost sharing or matching is **not required**. --- ## Application Process - This is a **forecasted opportunity**; the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is expected around September 3, 2025. - Applications are not being accepted at this time. - Potential applicants are encouraged to begin forming collaborations and preparing projects in anticipation of the NOFO release. - Monitor the [Grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359147) for updates and official application instructions. --- ## Additional Information - The goal is to strengthen the research community by providing shared infrastructure and resources. - Collaborative proposals spanning bone, muscle, and orthopaedic research are particularly encouraged. - This opportunity supports both ongoing and new research aligned with the NIAMS mission. --- ## External Links - [NIH Main Website](https://www.nih.gov/) - [NIAMS Website](https://www.niams.nih.gov/) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359147) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Agency/Institute | |---------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Mary Garcia-Cazarin, Ph.D.| [mary.garcia-cazarin@nih.gov](mailto:mary.garcia-cazarin@nih.gov) | 301-451-2937 | National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) |

Resource-based Centers for Bone, Muscle and Orthopaedic Research

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