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.
Built only from the fields in the Grants.gov listing. Always confirm on the official listing.
Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | May 16, 2028 · 552 days left |
| Posted date | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Opportunity number | RFA-FD-25-020 |
| Agency | Food and Drug Administration (Department of Health and Human Services) |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | $900,000 |
| Award floor (min per award) | Not stated |
| Estimated total program funding | Not stated |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 93.103 – Food and Drug Administration Research |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Archive date | Jun 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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