FARA Request for Proposals (RFP/RFA)

FARA's Request for Proposals route sits under the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance as a targeted call mechanism for work that does not fit the standing grant track. The current solicitation is focused on blood-based biomarkers for Friedreich's ataxia, with the goal of closing a specific translational gap rather than funding open-ended project ideas. The award can reach $250,000 a year for up to two years, which puts it at the top end of FARA's funding menu. The calendar is concrete: a letter of intent is due May 1 and the full application follows on July 1, although FARA also considers ad hoc proposals when a high-priority need emerges. Existing plasma and serum sample collections are encouraged, which makes the route a natural fit for teams with access to patient material and a clear validation plan. Applicants do best when the science is tightly aligned to FARA's current priorities and can move quickly from hypothesis to usable data. The programme rewards projects that answer a narrow, high-value question for the Friedreich's ataxia field, especially where biomarker discovery and validation can support later clinical development.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.