Open · PAR-27-021 · CFDA 93.310;93.351;93.855;93.866 · Discretionary

Seed Instrumentation Support (SIS) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Institutes of Health, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$50K-$400K
Award range
Open
Status
687d
Days left
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Seed Instrumentation Support (SIS) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is an open discretionary opportunity from National Institutes of Health, offering $50,000 -- $400,000. Applications close in 687 days.

$50K-$400K
award range
Open
687 days left
93.310;93.351;93.855;93.866
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Seed Instrumentation Support (SIS) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - is cataloged under number PAR-27-021 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.310;93.351;93.855;93.866, posted by National Institutes of Health. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on June 25, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $400,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on July 1, 2028 - roughly 687 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$50,000 -- $400,000

Close Date

July 1, 2028

Posted

June 25, 2026

Instrument

Grant

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to build new research capacity and develop a sustainable research program by supporting the purchase of a single commercially available biomedical research instrument currently unavailable in the institution. Instruments funded through this program must be shared among the users to create new research opportunities, enable reproducible data generation, encourage collaborative research and training, and strengthen long-term research capabilities. The minimum award is $50,000. While there is no limit on the total cost of the instrument, the maximum award is $400,000.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP) odsig@mail.nih.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 25, 2026
Close Date July 1, 2028
Archive Date September 1, 2028
Last Updated June 25, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Seed Instrumentation Support (SIS) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)", offered by National Institutes of Health. It is associated with CFDA program 93.310;93.351;93.855;93.866. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to build new research capacity and develop a sustainable research program by supporting the purchase of a single commercially available biomedical resear...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is July 1, 2028.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $400,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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