Federal · forecast · FOR-FD-25-020 · ALN 93.103

Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)

Food and Drug Administration · HHS

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Your odds: program 93.103

A realistic target for an established nonprofit. 16% of awards go to first-time applicants and nonprofits win 20%.

Based on 388 new awards in FY2023–25. The median award is $549,857. Expect about 70 days between posting and deadline.

First-time winners
16%
of new 93.103 awards
Nonprofit share
20%
of awards
Median award
$550K
FY2025
New awards, FY2025
128
388 in 3 years
Typical window
70 d
usually posts Jan
Under-$1M orgs
n/a
of nonprofit awards

Full history for 93.103 Food and Drug Administration Research: past winners, past rounds, where the money goes

Est. deadline
To be announced
Posted
Jul 11, 2025
Cost sharing
Not required

About this grant

The purpose of this opportunity 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.

Who can apply

Others (see eligibility text)

Higher Education Institutions Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education Private Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits 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 Organizations Small Businesses For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses) Local Governments State Governments County Governments City or Township Governments Special District Governments Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Federal Governments U.S. Territory or Possession Other Independent School Districts Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Faith-based or Community-based Organizations Regional Organizations Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Foreign Organizations Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.

What it funds

AgricultureConsumer ProtectionFood & NutritionResearch

How to apply

Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. Contact: Kimberly Pendleton · Kimberly.Pendleton@fda.hhs.gov · 240-402-7610

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What are the odds for a first-time applicant?

A realistic target for an established nonprofit. 16% of awards go to first-time applicants and nonprofits win 20%. Based on 388 new awards in FY2023–25. The median award is $549,857. Expect about 70 days between posting and deadline.

Who can apply for Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)?

Eligible applicants: Others (see eligibility text). Higher Education Institutions Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education Private Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits 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 Organizations Small Busines

When is the deadline?

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