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Innovation Grants to Nurture Initial Translational Efforts (IGNITE): Assay Development and Therapeutic Agent Identification

National Institutes of Health · PAR-26-058

Closed

Deadline

TBD

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Innovation Grants to Nurture Initial Translational Efforts (IGNITE): Assay Development and Therapeutic Agent Identification. National Institutes of Health. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Aging, the NIH Helping to End Addiction Long Term (HEAL) initiative , and other participating NIH Institutes/Centers (ICs) seek to support applications... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

County governments, Other eligible entities, Small businesses, Special district governments, Other Native American Tribal Organizations (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U

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What This Grant Funds

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Aging, the NIH Helping to End Addiction Long Term (HEAL) initiative, and other participating NIH Institutes/Centers (ICs) seek to support applications to develop in vitro, ex vivo or in vivo assays and conduct screening efforts with the goal of identifying and characterizing potential therapeutic agents for disorders or diseases supported by participating ICs, or for non-opioid analgesic therapeutics with little or no addiction liability as a part of the NIH Helping to End Addiction Long Term (HEAL) initiative. Therapeutic agents include small molecules and biologics. Assays utilizing New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) may be used when appropriate.

Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects.

Who Can Apply

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).

Eligible Applicant Types

County GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Small BusinessesSpecial District GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesState GovernmentsFor-Profit OrganizationsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Public And Indian Housing AuthoritiesIndependent School Districts

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: February 25, 2026

Application Deadline: TBD (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NINDS_IGNITE@nih.gov Please contact via email

NINDS_IGNITE@nih.gov

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