This grant, the Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program, is for groups of NIH-supported investigators. Its primary purpose is to enable the acquisition of a single, new, costly, specialized, commercially available instrument or an integrated instrumentation system crucial for advanced research. Eligibility is restricted to institutions that have not received S10 instrumentation funding of $500,001 or greater in any of the preceding three Federal fiscal years. The grant offers a minimum award of $25,000, with a maximum award set at $350,000. Supported instruments encompass a wide range, including but not limited to basic cell sorters, confocal microscopes, ultramicrotomes, gel imagers, or sophisticated computer systems, thereby enhancing research capabilities.
Opportunity ID: 356887
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-24-326 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Limited Competition: Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.351 — Research Infrastructure Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2027 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2027 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 07, 2027 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; 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 not allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program encourages applications from groups of NIH-supported investigators to purchase a single piece of new, costly, specialized, commercially available instrument or an integrated instrumentation system. The BIG Program is limited to institutions that have not received S10 instrumentation funding of $500,001 or greater in any of the preceding 3 Federal fiscal years (FY). Use the following to determine applicable funding periods: for submission in CY 2026, consider S10 funding in FYs 2023-2025; for submission in CY 2027, consider S10 funding in FYs 2024-2026; for submission in CY 2028, consider S10 funding in FYs 2025-2027. The minimum award is $25,000. There is no maximum price limit for the instrument; however, the maximum award is $350,000. Instruments supported include, but are not limited to, basic cell sorters, confocal microscopes, ultramicrotomes, gel imagers, or computer systems. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-326.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 356887 Full Announcement-PAR-24-326 -> PAR-24-326-Full-Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00288437 | May 01, 2025 | Jun 01, 2027 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
356887 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
356887 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
356887 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
356887 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
356887 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
356887 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_4_0-4.0.pdf
356887 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
356887 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf
356887 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
