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.
What are the odds for a first-time applicant?
Rarely funds nonprofits directly. 86% of awards go to universities and other applicants, so look for a subrecipient or partner role instead. Based on 700 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 0% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $497,705. Expect about 268 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for HEAL Initiative: Whole Joint Health Program (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)?
See the official announcement for eligibility details.
When is the deadline?
Applications are due Oct 30, 2026. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.