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Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH)

ID: PAR-27-001 • Type: Forecasted
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Description

The Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) program funds federally-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes and Tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations (collectively, federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal Entities) to support health-related research, research career enhancement, and research infrastructure enhancement activities.

This is a Forecast for a Limited Competition that will invite application(s) from eligible organization(s) to apply. Please see Eligibility Section for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.

Background
The Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) program is designed to support health-related research initiatives within federally-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes and Tribal entities. The program aims to enhance research careers and infrastructure in these communities, aligning with the mission of promoting health equity and improving health outcomes for AI/AN populations.

Grant Details
The NARCH program funds activities related to health-related research, career enhancement in research, and the improvement of research infrastructure. Eligible organizations include federally-recognized AI/AN Tribes, Tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations. Applications will undergo NIH standard peer-review processes, ensuring that only high-quality proposals are considered for funding.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must be federally-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes or Tribal entities, including Tribal colleges or universities and Tribal health programs. Specific eligibility criteria are detailed in the solicitation.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for grants awarded under the NARCH program will vary based on the specific project proposals submitted by applicants.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunities under the NARCH program is not specified; however, individual grant awards will be determined based on the merit of applications received.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed within the jurisdictions of federally-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and their associated entities.
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Overview

Agency
National Institutes of Health (NIH) [HHS]
Category of Funding
Health
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
93.859 - Biomedical Research and Research Training
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 2/10/26 the National Institutes of Health forecasted grant opportunity PAR-27-001 for Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH). The grant will be issued under grant program 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training.

Timing

Forecast Posted Date
Feb. 10, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
Est. Application Posting Date
May 8, 2027, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Est. Synopsis Response Date
July 8, 2027, 12:00 a.m. EDT Forecasted
Last Updated
Feb. 10, 2026, 1:01 p.m. EST
Version
1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Other Eligible ApplicantsEligible OrganizationsThe applicant organization must meet one of the following criteria:A federally-recognized AI/AN Tribe, as defined under 25 U.S.C. 1603(14); orA Tribal college or university, a Tribal health program, or a Tribal organization as defined under 25 U.S.C. 1603 (24), (25), and (26), respectively; orA consortium of two or more of those Tribal Entities.Foreign InstitutionsSpecifically, an application may include foreign components only if one or more federally-recognized Tribes with ancestral catchment areas crossing the U. S. border will participate in the proposed NARCH.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Contacts

Contact
NARCH Program
Contact Email
nigms_narch_program@mail.nih.gov   Profile

Documents

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