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NIMHD SBIR/STTR Program

NIMHD Parent STTR Grant

Funds United States small businesses partnering with nonprofit research institutions on health-disparities technologies.

The NIMHD Parent STTR Grant is the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities route into the NIH parent STTR R41/R42 notice. The current opportunity number is PA-27-102, posted May 28, 2026, and it is listed as a grant opportunity closing April 5, 2027.

STTR is close to SBIR but has a different project structure. The STTR program helps United States small business concerns that …

Feasibility studies and later R&D for commercial products where a United States small business partners with a nonprofit research institution, with NIMHD fit around minority health and health disparities.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — 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.5 Apr 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — 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.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: simpler.grants.gov