Federal · forecast · RFA-NS-28-008 · ALN 93.853

NIH Stroke Clinical Trials Network (StrokeNet) Infrastructure – Regional Coordinating Stroke Centers (RCCs)

National Institutes of Health · HHS

Your odds: program 93.853

Mostly repeat grantees: only 4% of awards go to new applicants. Apply with a strong track record or a partner who has won before.

Based on 2,734 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 1% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $460,625. Expect about 168 days between posting and deadline.

First-time winners
4%
of new 93.853 awards
Nonprofit share
15%
of awards
Median award
$461K
FY2025
New awards, FY2025
809
2,734 in 3 years
Typical window
168 d
usually posts Jun
Under-$1M orgs
1%
of nonprofit awards

Full history for 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders: past winners, past rounds, where the money goes

Est. deadline
Jan 25, 2028
Posted
Sep 10, 2026
Cost sharing
Not required

About this grant

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) seek to continue to support the Infrastructure for the NIH Stroke Clinical Trials Network (NIH StrokeNet). The program will encourage applications for network regional clinical enrollment coordinating centers (RCC's) to support the NIH StrokeNet clinical trial network. The NIH StrokeNet conducts clinical trials focused on advancing acute stroke treatment, stroke prevention, and stroke recovery and rehabilitation across the lifespan. Its mission is to improve outcomes for individuals who experience stroke by evaluating promising new therapies for patients with stroke and those at risk for stroke. Applications are not being solicited at this time. This notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive applications for centers.

Who can apply

Federally recognized tribal governmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3) statusSpecial district governmentsPublic & state-controlled collegesPrivate colleges & universitiesState governmentsSmall businessesOthers (see eligibility text)City or township governments501(c)(3) nonprofitsCounty governmentsIndependent school districtsPublic & Indian housing authoritiesFor-profit organizationsNative American tribal organizations

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations.

What it funds

HealthHealthResearchColleges

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: National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke (NINDS) StrokeNet · strokenetinquiry@mail.nih.gov · Please contact via e-mail.

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What are the odds for a first-time applicant?

Mostly repeat grantees: only 4% of awards go to new applicants. Apply with a strong track record or a partner who has won before. Based on 2,734 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 1% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $460,625. Expect about 168 days between posting and deadline.

Who can apply for NIH Stroke Clinical Trials Network (StrokeNet) Infrastructure – Regional Coordinating Stroke Centers (RCCs)?

Eligible applicants: Federally recognized tribal governments; Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status; Special district governments; Public & state-controlled colleges; Private colleges & universities; State governments; Small businesses; Others (see eligibility text); City or township governments; 501(c)(3) nonprofits; County governments; Independent school districts; Public & Indian housing authorities; For-profit organizations; Native American tribal organizations. Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible 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 Jan 25, 2028. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.

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