National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences - Cures Acceleration Network

Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences' (NCATS') mission is to turn research observations into health solutions through translational science. We work to develop or enhance the development, testing, and implementation of diagnostics and therapeutics for a wide range of diseases and conditions. Key approaches include understanding whatโ€™s similar across diseases to spur multiple treatments at a time, developing models that better predict a personโ€™s reaction to treatment, enhancin

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Helps small businesses develop and commercialize new health technologies. Provides funding and resources to speed up the creation of important medical treatments.

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Funding
$3,038,500 - $3,038,500
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Organization
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health

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What Is This Program?

The functions of the Cures Acceleration Network (CAN) are to (1) conduct and support revolutionary advances in basic research, translating scientific discoveries from bench to bedside; (2) award grants and contracts to eligible entities to accelerate the development of high need cures; (3) provide the resources necessary for government agencies, independent investigators, research organizations, biotechnology companies, academic research institutions, and other entities to develop high need cures; (4) reduce the barriers between laboratory discoveries and clinical trials for new therapies; and (5) facilitate review in the Food and Drug Administration for the high need cures funded by the CAN.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Provides a wide array of funding opportunities (including grants, cooperative agreements, fellowships), technical assistance, training, and resources to advance translational science, accelerate health solutions, and support the development and commercialization of new technologies by small businesses and research organizations.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small

Industries: biotechnology, life sciences, medical devices, healthcare IT, research and development

Region: United States

Other Criteria: research organizations, researchers, early-stage companies, entrepreneurial researchers, projects with commercialization potential, projects with public benefit, innovative ideas, relevant to public health and NCATS mission, NIH-funded entities/projects

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Explore funding opportunities
  • Prepare grant application
  • Submit application for review
  • Undergo peer review process
  • Receive funding decision
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://ncats.nih.gov/funding
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
05/12/2026Posting Date for RFA-OD-27-005
05/11/2026Posting Date for RFA-OD-27-004
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support/reference may be required.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • research activities
  • clinical trials
  • drug discovery and development
  • training and education
  • in-kind support services
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

NCATSExtramuralInfo@mail.nih.gov
301-594-8966

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

This program is available to small businesses in biotechnology, life sciences, medical devices industries located in United States.

This program offers funding up to $3,038,500 (minimum $3,038,500).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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