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Limited Competition: Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program

National Institutes of Health

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OpenLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

<p>The Biomedical Research Environment &amp; Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program supports resource-limited institutions to develop and strengthen their capacity to conduct rigorous and reproducible biomedical research.&nbsp;</p><p>Eligible organizations are expected to propose plans based on identified needs in one or more of the following areas: biomedical research environment, sponsored programs administration and a post-award pilot research project program. By supporting research capacity building at resource-limited institutions, the BRE-SPAD program will expand and strengthen the pool of faculty and trainees conducting rigorous biomedical research, and the organizational settings where NIH-funded research is performed.</p><p>This is a Forecast for a Limited Competition that will invite applications from eligible organizations to apply. Please see the Eligibility Section for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the applications will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious applications will be considered for funding.</p>

Grant Summary

Limited Competition: Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program is a National Institutes of Health grant providing funding that varies by award for tribal government, nonprofit, university. Applications are due 2028-01-27 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

health

Eligibility

  • The following applicants are eligible:Historically Black College or University (HBCU) (see 20 U.S.C. 1061(2)), ORTribal entity defined as:A federally recognized AI/AN Tribe, as defined under 25 U.S.C. 1603(14); orA Tribal college or university, a Tribal health program, or a Tribal organization as defined under 25 U.S.C. 1603 (24), (25), and (26), respectively; orA consortium of two or more of those Tribal entities, ORResource-limited institutions with limited NIH Research Project Grant Funding
tribal governmentnonprofituniversity

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

2028-01-27

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Limited Competition: Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program from National Institutes of Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institutes of Health before the deadline.
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Limited Competition: Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Limited Competition: Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program?

Limited Competition: Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program is offered by National Institutes of Health and is generally open to tribal government, nonprofit, university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Limited Competition: Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program provide?

Limited Competition: Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program provides an amount that varies by award per award from National Institutes of Health. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Limited Competition: Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program deadline?

Applications for Limited Competition: Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program are due 2028-01-27 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Institutes of Health, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Limited Competition: Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program?

To apply for Limited Competition: Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institutes of Health.

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