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NIH Small Instrumentation Grants Program (S15)

Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities: Advancing Research-Related Operations

Funds up to $350,000 of equipment that keeps a shared research facility running β€” but explicitly not scientific instruments. A cost share is required.

OpenNational Institutes of HealthUnited States

This is an unusual award because of what it will not pay for. It modernises the operations around research rather than the research itself.

Eligible academic and research institutions can buy current equipment that improves how an existing shared biomedical research facility runs β€” laboratory core facilities, animal research facilities and similar shared spaces. The stated goal is strengthening r…

Purchasing current equipment to modernise the research-supporting operations of existing shared biomedical research facilities β€” laboratory core facilities, animal research facilities and similar shared-use spaces β€” excluding scientific research instruments and their components and excluding building-level infrastructure.

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.25 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
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.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PAR-24-259Source: www.grants.gov