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Reissue of RFA-FD-23-001- Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)

Food and Drug Administration · Department of Health and Human Services · RFA-FD-25-020

In plain English

Food and Drug Administration (Department of Health and Human Services) is accepting applications for this grant until May 16, 2028 (552 days left).

Awards are up to $900,000 each.

Eligibility is described in the listing text (the "Others" category).

The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.

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Key facts

StatusPosted: open for applications
Close dateMay 16, 2028 · 552 days left
Posted dateJul 11, 2025
Opportunity numberRFA-FD-25-020
AgencyFood and Drug Administration (Department of Health and Human Services)
Funding instrumentGrant
CategoryAgriculture, Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition
Opportunity categoryDiscretionary
Award ceiling (max per award)$900,000
Award floor (min per award)Not stated
Estimated total program fundingNot stated
Expected number of awardsNot stated
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN)93.103 – Food and Drug Administration Research
Last updated on Grants.govApr 13, 2026
Archive dateJun 15, 2028

Who can apply

  • Others (see the eligibility details in the listing)

Additional eligibility information (excerpt from the listing):

Eligible OrganizationsHigher Education InstitutionsPublic/State Controlled Institutions of Higher EducationPrivate Institutions of Higher EducationNonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher EducationNonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)For-Profit OrganizationsSmall BusinessesFor-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses)Local GovernmentsState GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsCity or Township GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsIndian/Native American Tribal …

Description

Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to fund clinical trials of products evaluating efficacy and/or safety in support of a new indication or change in labeling to address unmet needs in rare diseases or conditions. Additionally, through the funding of collaborative, efficient, and/or innovative clinical trials, FDA expects to increase the number of approved treatments for rare diseases and exert a broad and positive impact on rare disease drug development.

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