Seed Instrumentation Support (SIS) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Department of Health and Human Services
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.
Funding
Award size
$100K – $1M
Award ceiling
400000
Type
Grant
Dates
Deadline
Later
Posted
06/25/2026
Closes
2028-07-01
Eligibility
Eligibility
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationFor profit organizations other than small businessesCounty governmentsNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationIndependent school districtsCity or township governmentsPublic housing authorities/Indian housing authoritiesPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Special district governmentsNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Small businessesPrivate institutions of higher educationState governments
Program
Funding area
Health - HL
Opportunity #
PAR-27-021
Source
Status
Open
Market
Government
Level
Federal
Source
Grants.gov