# Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program (Clinical Trial Optional) (PAR-26-123)

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

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAR-26-123 |
| Title | Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program (Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | forecasted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-02-18 |
| Close date | Estimated 2026-10-17 |
| Award ceiling | n/a |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | n/a |
| Funding category | Health |
| Eligible applicants | County governments; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Independent school districts; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Private institutions of higher education; State governments; Small businesses; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; 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); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Eligibility notes | Eligibility is limited to NCATS CTSA Program supported scholars who received direct NCATS funding from the NCATS CTSA Program Institutional Career Development Core/Program (KL2/K12) and completed the KL2/K12 training program. The date of submission deadline must be within two years of completion of their NIH appointment. Eligibility for resubmissions will be extended for 12 months past the first s |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 93.350 |
| Summary | The purpose of this NOFO is to enhance the capability of NCATS CTSA Program KL2 scholars supported by the CTSA Program to conduct research as they complete the transition to fully independent academic translational scientists. These small research grants will support different clinical and translational science research projects, including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary data analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. Research proposed in the application may or may not include patient-oriented research. This small research grant is, therefore, intended to support research projec |
| Agency contact | CTSA_R03_NOFO_Questions@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/361317). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:11:59.874Z.
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