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Limited Competition: Resources and Workforce Development for the Regional Biocontainment Laboratories

National Institutes of Health

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OpenLast verified: 2026-07-11

About This Grant

<p>The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to advance its mission by&nbsp;providing critical resources, staff and facilities support for the Regional Biocontainment Laboratories (RBLs). The RBLs provide biosafety level 2 and 3 (BSL-2/3) biocontainment facilities for research on&nbsp;infectious diseases. They play a critical role in public health emergency response by facilitating key activities related to infectious disease outbreaks and biosafety/biosecurity concerns. Congress has denoted the RBLs a NIAID research priority. This program will provide multi-year funding for facility maintenance, operations and biocontainment-specific training for personnel to maintain a capable BSL-3 level workforce in the United States. This is a Forecast for a Limited Competition that will invite application(s) from eligible organization(s) to apply. Please see the Eligibility Section for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding. Grant authorities that allow NIAID to forecast this opportunity are as follows: Sections 301 and 405 of the Public Health Service Act as amended (42 USC 241 and 284) and under Federal Regulations 42 CFR Part 52 and 2 CFR Part 200.</p>

Grant Summary

Limited Competition: Resources and Workforce Development for the Regional Biocontainment Laboratories is a National Institutes of Health grant providing funding that varies by award for university. Applications are due 2027-09-30 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

health

Eligibility

  • Eligible ApplicantsUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamTulane UniversityUniversity of TennesseeGeorge Mason UniversityDuke UniversityRutgers UniversityTufts UniversityUniversity of PittsburghUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of MissouriUniversity of LouisvilleColorado State University
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How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

2027-09-30

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Limited Competition: Resources and Workforce Development for the Regional Biocontainment Laboratories 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: Resources and Workforce Development for the Regional Biocontainment Laboratories: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Limited Competition: Resources and Workforce Development for the Regional Biocontainment Laboratories?

Limited Competition: Resources and Workforce Development for the Regional Biocontainment Laboratories is offered by National Institutes of Health and is generally open to 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: Resources and Workforce Development for the Regional Biocontainment Laboratories provide?

Limited Competition: Resources and Workforce Development for the Regional Biocontainment Laboratories 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: Resources and Workforce Development for the Regional Biocontainment Laboratories deadline?

Applications for Limited Competition: Resources and Workforce Development for the Regional Biocontainment Laboratories are due 2027-09-30 (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: Resources and Workforce Development for the Regional Biocontainment Laboratories?

To apply for Limited Competition: Resources and Workforce Development for the Regional Biocontainment Laboratories, 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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