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HCN Grants Est. 2026
No. PAR-23-166 · National Institutes of Health
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Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) (S06 Clinical Trial Optional)

Dealbreakers No cost share required Audit: not stated Reimbursement-only: not stated

At a glance

This program funds Tribal-led health-related research, research career development, and research infrastructure projects at eligible federally recognized Tribes and Tribal Entities. Eligible applicants are federally recognized AI/AN Tribes, Tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health programs, Tribal organizations, or consortia of those entities; foreign institutions and non-U.S. components are not eligible to apply, though foreign components are allowed in limited cases. Awards are grants with annual direct costs capped at $1.3 million, a project period of up to 5 years, and no cost sharing required. A NARCH application may include partner organizations, but at least 60% of requested funds must remain with eligible Tribes and Tribal Entities, and subcontracted direct costs to non-eligible partner organizations must be 40% or less of the overall direct cost budget.

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What it funds

  • Education
  • Environment
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Health
  • Income Security and Social Services
  • Infrastructure, Construction & Shared Facilities
  • Research & Discovery
  • Training, Fellowship & Career Development
  • Tribal & Indigenous Communities
  • Biomedical & Disease Research
  • Health Care Delivery, Access & Workforce
  • Research Infrastructure, Instrumentation & Data
Official description from grants.gov

The purpose of theNative American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) program is to fund federally-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes and tribal organizations to support health-related research, research career enhancement, and research infrastructure enhancement activities.

Who can apply

  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
  • Others
Geographic restriction None found in the announcement — likely nationwide