Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants (R34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Open
National Institutes of Health is offering grants to tribes. Applications close on July 7, 2028.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 26, 2025. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceilingnot stated
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awardsnot stated
- Total fundingnot stated
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | August 26, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 7, 2028 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 12, 2028 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to tribes.
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants program is to support federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges and universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations (collectively, eligible AI/AN Tribal entities) to plan and conduct preparatory work for developing competitive NARCH applications.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to National Institutes of Health, grantsinfo@nih.gov, 301-402-2541.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants (R34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepts applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants (R34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Closes July 7, 2028 (615 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
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