Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #RFA-AG-28-001
Grant Opportunity for Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAICs)
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
April 28, 2026
Respond By
September 25, 2027
Identifier
RFA-AG-28-001
NAICS
541715
This opportunity from the National Institute on Aging (NIH) supports the establishment of Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAICs) to advance geriatrics research and education. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute on Aging - Program Focus: - Creation or enhancement of centers of excellence in geriatrics research - Research and education aimed at maintaining or restoring independence in older adults - Activities must be organized around a common theme relevant to aging and independence - Products/Services Requested: - No commercial products or OEMs specified; this is a grant for research centers - Applicants should propose a focused area of aging research and offer educational opportunities - Unique Requirements: - Centers must address a substantial population of older persons - Broad eligibility: government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, businesses, and other organizations - Utilizes the P30 activity code for center grants - No specific part numbers, quantities, or vendors are mentioned, as this is a research grant opportunity.
Description
The National Institute on Aging plans to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAICs) award. The OAIC program aims to establish centers of excellence in geriatrics research and education to increase scientific knowledge for maintaining or restoring independence in older persons. Applicants should focus on a key area of aging research that can contribute to greater independence for older populations and provide educational opportunities in aging research. Applications are not currently being solicited; this notice allows potential applicants time to develop collaborations and projects. The NOFO will use the P30 activity code.