Studies Addressing Rare Neurodegenerative Diseases including ALS

About this grant

The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to support studies that advance medical product development of interventions intended to prevent, diagnose, mitigate, treat, or cure ALS and other rare neurodegenerative diseases in adults and children. Through the support of these studies, FDA expects to address critical knowledge gaps, exert a significant impact on rare neurodegenerative diseases, and to inform current or future product development.   Grant Number: FOR-FD-25-006. Expected awards: 10.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

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What the funding covers

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• Expected Number of Awards: 10

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: FOR-FD-25-006
7. 7Posted: 2024-08-14

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