# HEAL Initiative: Optimization of Therapeutic Medical Devices through Team Science Mechanistic Research (RM1) (RFA-NS-26-028)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 73/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-NS-26-028 |
| Title | HEAL Initiative: Optimization of Therapeutic Medical Devices through Team Science Mechanistic Research (RM1) |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | forecasted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-03-16 |
| Close date | Estimated 2026-10-30 |
| Award ceiling | n/a |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | n/a |
| Funding category | Health |
| Eligible applicants | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; County governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; City or township governments |
| Eligibility notes | 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;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions). |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 93.853 |
| Summary | The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to investigate the mechanisms of action of therapeutic medical devices with the overall goal of improving clinical outcomes with device-based approaches. Medical devices are essential in managing health conditions, complementing drugs and behavioral interventions, and often offer unique benefits. Despite the commercial availability of numerous medical devices and ongoing development of new technologies, many have shown inconsistent results in preclinical studies, failed translation to humans, and exhibit varied patient out |
| Agency contact | NINDS-Devices@nih.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- Forecasted: you can prepare before the notice is posted.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361520). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:11:59.874Z.
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