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FARA General Research Grant

FARA General Research Grant

Funds Friedreich ataxia research on disease mechanisms and translational targets.

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The Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) General Research Grant is FARA's flagship competitive funding mechanism, supporting basic, translational, and clinical research across the full spectrum of Friedreich's ataxia (FA) biology. FARA is a US-based patient advocacy and research funding organization whose grant program is the principal non-governmental source of FA-specific research fundin…

Basic, translational, and clinical Friedreich's ataxia research aligned to FARA's six priority areas, including neuroscience, cardiac mechanisms, molecular biology, drug discovery, and clinical advancement.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.curefa.org