Federal · forecast · RFA-MH-28-100 · ALN 93.242

BRAIN Initiative: Data Archives for the BRAIN Initiative

National Institutes of Health · HHS

Your odds: program 93.242

Mostly repeat grantees: only 5% of awards go to new applicants. Apply with a strong track record or a partner who has won before.

Based on 2,132 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 0% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $694,974. Expect about 251 days between posting and deadline.

First-time winners
5%
of new 93.242 awards
Nonprofit share
18%
of awards
Median award
$695K
FY2025
New awards, FY2025
488
2,132 in 3 years
Typical window
251 d
usually posts Nov
Under-$1M orgs
0%
of nonprofit awards

Full history for 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants: past winners, past rounds, where the money goes

Est. deadline
Jun 1, 2027
Expected awards
10
Posted
Mar 11, 2026
Cost sharing
Not required

About this grant

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to develop web-accessible data archives to capture, store, and curate data related to the Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® (BRAIN) Initiative activities. The data archives teams will work with the research community to incorporate software tools that enable users to analyze and visualize the data, and to use appropriate standards to describe the data. A goal of this program is to advance research by creating a data archive that meets appropriate standards and provides summary information which is broadly available and accessible to the scientific community furthering research. Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. This NOFO will utilize the R24 activity code. Applications to this NOFO must propose the development of archives that support rigorous data sharing, analysis, and collaboration across sub-domains while enabling future linkage into a broader data ecosystem.

Who can apply

For-profit organizationsOthers (see eligibility text)Independent school districtsPublic & state-controlled collegesNative American tribal organizationsPublic & Indian housing authoritiesSmall businessesPrivate colleges & universitiesFederally recognized tribal governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3) statusState governments501(c)(3) nonprofits

Other Eligible ApplicantsEligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations

What it funds

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: Division of Data Science and Technology · BRAIN-Data-Programs@nih.gov · Please contact via e-mail.

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What are the odds for a first-time applicant?

Mostly repeat grantees: only 5% of awards go to new applicants. Apply with a strong track record or a partner who has won before. Based on 2,132 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 0% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $694,974. Expect about 251 days between posting and deadline.

Who can apply for BRAIN Initiative: Data Archives for the BRAIN Initiative?

Eligible applicants: For-profit organizations; Others (see eligibility text); Independent school districts; Public & state-controlled colleges; Native American tribal organizations; Public & Indian housing authorities; Small businesses; Private colleges & universities; Federally recognized tribal governments; County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status; State governments; 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Other Eligible ApplicantsEligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations

When is the deadline?

Applications are due Jun 1, 2027. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.

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