Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers 2025 (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)

About this grant

The  Eunice Kennedy Shriver  National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research to advance the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (IDDRCs). Each IDDRC will promote highly collaborative, basic, translational, and clinical research in IDD. Appli Grant Number: RFA-HD-26-012. Expected awards: 12.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Check official grant listing for detailed eligibility requirements

What the funding covers

• See official listing for award details
• Expected Number of Awards: 12
• Total Program Funding: $18M

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: RFA-HD-26-012
7. 7Posted: 2025-05-12

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