Key Dates

Related Announcements

• March 6, 2026 – Development of Collaborative Research Facilities or Research-Resource Facilities (C06 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). See NOFO PAR-26-106.

Issued by

Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP)

Purpose

This Notice is to inform potential applicants of changes made to the Eligible Organizations listed under "Section III. Eligibility Information" of PAR-26-106. Effective for receipt dates on or after January 25, 2027, all organizations listed below are eligible to apply to PAR-26-106.: 

Currently reads:

Section III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligible Applicants

Eligible Organizations

Higher Education Institutions - Includes all types

• Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
• Private Institutions of Higher Education

Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)

Modified to read (changes in bold italics):

Section III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligible Applicants

Eligible Organizations

Higher Education Institutions - Includes all types

• Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
• Private Institutions of Higher Education

Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)

For-Profit Organizations

• Small Businesses
• For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses)

Local Governments

• State Governments
• County Governments
• City or Township Governments
• Special District Governments
• Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
• Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)

Federal Governments

• Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government
• U.S. Territory or Possession

Other

• Independent School Districts
• Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities
• Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
• Regional Organizations

Inquiries

Please direct all inquiries to:

Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP)
Email: [email protected]