Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #RFA-OD-25-019
NIH INCLUDE Project: Exploratory/Developmental Research Awards for Down Syndrome (R21)
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
February 19, 2026
Identifier
RFA-OD-25-019
NAICS
541715
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting applications for the INCLUDE Project, focused on improving health and quality-of-life for individuals with Down syndrome. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Scope of Opportunity: - Funding for new exploratory and developmental research projects addressing critical needs related to Down syndrome - Projects should align with INCLUDE Project objectives and may involve novel research areas or innovative methodologies - Eligibility: - Open to educational institutions, businesses, government entities, nonprofits, tribal organizations, and foreign institutions - Funding Details: - Total program funding: $1,000,000 - Individual awards: $50,000 to $200,000 - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or OEMs; this is a grant for research services - Support for research projects with potential for significant biomedical, behavioral, or clinical impact - Unique Requirements: - Projects must address critical needs for Down syndrome as outlined by the INCLUDE Project - Clinical trials are not allowed under this opportunity
Description
The NIH INCLUDE Project aims to improve health and quality-of-life for individuals with Down syndrome by supporting new exploratory and developmental research projects. These projects should address critical needs related to Down syndrome and may involve novel areas of investigation or innovative use of existing methodologies. The research may carry considerable risk but has the potential to lead to breakthroughs or development of novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or applications impacting biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research.