# Small Instruments and Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities and Resources (S15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-28-060)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 83/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAR-28-060 |
| Title | Small Instruments and Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities and Resources (S15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | forecasted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-08-24 |
| Close date | Estimated 2027-09-27 |
| Award ceiling | $350,000 |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $5,000,000 |
| Funding category | Health |
| Eligible applicants | 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; Small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); County governments; City or township governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; State governments; Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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 | 93.351 |
| Summary | This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites eligible shared biomedical research facilities to buy new small instruments or scientific equipment. These facilities may include core facilities, biorepositories, model resource facilities, and other research spaces or resources that are shared by multiple researchers. The goal is to help these facilities improve, update, and operate more efficiently. Organizations are especially encouraged to request funding for small instruments that use new or emerging technologies or that produce physical, chemical, or biomaterial outputs other than conventional digital data. This funding cannot be used to buy highly specialized research instruments or b |
| Agency contact | oripequipment@mail.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.
- Award ceiling of $350,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363695). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:11:59.874Z.
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