Implementation of New Initiatives and Policies Page Now Available

March 25, 2025

We have posted an Implementation of New Initiatives and Policies page on the NIH Grants & Funding Website to pull together the latest information on recent and upcoming changes that impact applications and grants administration.

Page Highlights

  • NIH Grants and Funding Information Status. Keep up to date on how NIH grants and funding information is evolving as we align with new agency priorities (e.g., status of communications, funding opportunities, application guidance, and more).
  • Upcoming Changes. Get the latest status on in-progress initiatives like our adoption of Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support.
  • Recent Changes. Learn about key initiatives implemented in 2024 that culminated in numerous changes to grant application content and review for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 and any adjustments made to those initiatives.

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