RFA-HL-23-011: Catalyze: Product Definition for Small Molecules and Biologics - Target Identification and Validation, and Preliminary Product/Lead Series Identification (R61/R33 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2022.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on November 21, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 22, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR61 / R33
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNHLBI
- Median yearly award$542,500
- Typical project length2 years
- R61, Exploratory/Developmental Phase I. The first phase of a phased award. Moving on to the R33 phase depends on meeting agreed milestones. Other open R61 notices.
- R33, Exploratory/Developmental Grant Phase II. The second phase of a phased award, usually following an R61 or R21 phase. Other open R33 notices.
Projects funded under RFA-HL-23-011 were run by National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI, 26 projects). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read RFA-HL-23-011 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Posted | January 24, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 21, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 21, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- 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 Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the money in the 3 programs behind this notice (69% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This Catalyze Product Definition Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will provide the early stage translational support needed to identify and characterize potential therapeutic candidates to treat heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases and disorders. This FOA is part of a suite of Catalyze innovation grants to advance projects to the point where they can meet the entry criteria for the NHLBI Catalyze Preclinical program or attract independent development support from other federal or private partners for preclinical optimization and development of therapeutic agents.
Funded under RFA-HL-23-011 so far
NIH funded 26 projects under RFA-HL-23-011 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 15 institutions. The median yearly award was $542,500.
Who has won Cardiovascular Diseases Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cardiovascular Diseases Research (93.837) awarded $15 billion across 11,798 grant awards, an average of $1.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 313 | $380 million |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc | Massachusetts | 274 | $374 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 277 | $355 million |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | 207 | $335 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Pennsylvania | 295 | $320 million |
Who has won Lung Diseases Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Lung Diseases Research (93.838) awarded $8.7 million across 5 grant awards, an average of $1.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The General Hospital Corporation | Massachusetts | 1 | $5.4 million |
| New England Research Institutes Inc | Massachusetts | 1 | $2.7 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 1 | $355,699 |
| University of Washington | Washington | 1 | $350,272 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | 1 | $319,659 |
Who has won Translation and Implementation Science Research for Heart, Lung, Blood Diseases, and Sleep Disorders grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Translation and Implementation Science Research for Heart, Lung, Blood Diseases, and Sleep Disorders (93.840) awarded $3.3 million across 9 grant awards, an average of $364,164 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colorado | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Indiana Department of Health | Indiana | 1 | $558,986 |
| Minnesota Department of Health | Minnesota | 1 | $442,754 |
| Michigan Public Health Institute | Michigan | 1 | $311,837 |
| City of Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 1 | $251,231 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is RFA-HL-23-011 still open?
No. It closed on November 21, 2024.
Who can apply for Catalyze: Product Definition for Small Molecules and Biologics - Target Identification and Validation, and Preliminary Product/Lead Series Identification (R61/R33 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepted 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 Catalyze: Product Definition for Small Molecules and Biologics - Target Identification and Validation, and Preliminary Product/Lead Series Identification (R61/R33 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)?
Closed November 21, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under RFA-HL-23-011?
NIH RePORTER lists 26 projects funded under RFA-HL-23-011 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 15 institutions. The most were at Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru, University of California, San Francisco, Baylor College of Medicine.
Who has won Cardiovascular Diseases Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc, Regents of the University of Michigan. The program made 11,798 awards worth $15 billion in that time.
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