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Reissue of RFA-FD-23-001- Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)

Open Closes May 16, 2028 (563 days left) Opportunity RFA-FD-25-020

Food and Drug Administration is offering grants of up to $900,000 to the applicants described in the notice. Applications close on May 16, 2028.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 13, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.

Key dates

PostedJuly 11, 2025
DeadlineMay 16, 2028
Archived by Grants.govJune 15, 2028

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Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the applicants described in the notice.

Eligible OrganizationsHigher Education InstitutionsPublic/State Controlled Institutions of Higher EducationPrivate Institutions of Higher EducationNonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher EducationNonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)For-Profit OrganizationsSmall BusinessesFor-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses)Local GovernmentsState GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsCity or Township GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)Federal Governments U.S. Territory or PossessionOtherIndependent School DistrictsPublic Housing Authorities/Indian Housing AuthoritiesNative American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Faith-based or Community-based OrganizationsRegional OrganizationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations)Foreign OrganizationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

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What the grant funds

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to fund clinical trials of products evaluating efficacy and/or safety in support of a new indication or change in labeling to address unmet needs in rare diseases or conditions. Additionally, through the funding of collaborative, efficient, and/or innovative clinical trials, FDA expects to increase the number of approved treatments for rare diseases and exert a broad and positive impact on rare disease drug development.

Category: Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition.

How to apply

  1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
  2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
  3. 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 Stephanie Bogan, Grantor, Patrick.Johnson@fda.hhs.gov, 3018276802.

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Questions people ask

Who can apply for Reissue of RFA-FD-23-001- Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)?

Food and Drug Administration accepts applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

What is the deadline for Reissue of RFA-FD-23-001- Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)?

Closes May 16, 2028 (563 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $900,000 each.

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