# Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Centers (MDSRC)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-hd-28-004-senator-paul-d-wellstone-muscular-dystrophy-specialized/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363681

> National Institutes of Health plans to offer grants of up to $1.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 3 awards. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around July 30, 2027, with applications due around October 1, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-HD-28-004 |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected October 1, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.865 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;

## What the grant funds

This renewal of the Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Centers (MDSRCs) continues a legislatively-mandated Centers of Excellence program, which aims to expand and intensify research on muscular dystrophy. The Centers advance basic, translational, and clinical muscular dystrophy research through interdisciplinary collaboration and shared resources for the research community. They support innovative, center-based projects that would be less effective as stand-alone grants, and provide strong training environments for emerging scientists. The Centers also engage patient and advocacy communities to raise research awareness, encourage participation, and ensure patient-centered perspectives inform study design and conduct. Grant authorities that allow NICHD to forecast this opportunity are as follows: 42 U.S.C. 281 (Sec. 401); 42 USC 283g (Sec. 404E); 42 U.S.C. 285g (Sec. 448); 42 USC 284h (Sec. 409D)

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Centers (MDSRC)?

National Institutes of Health accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Centers (MDSRC)?

Expected deadline October 1, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.0 million each.