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

HHS-NIH11 Forecasted PAR-26-058

Description

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.

Eligibility

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).
Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
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Total Estimated Funding
Not specified
Expected Awards
Not specified
Key Dates
Posted
February 25, 2026
Closes
N/A
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
HHS-NIH11
Agency Code
HHS-NIH11
Funding Instrument
Other