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National Resource Network for the Study of Human Auditory and Vestibular Disorders

National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

National Resource Network for the Study of Human Auditory and Vestibular Disorders is a forecasted federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (Department of Health and Human Services). The agency's forecast estimates an application due date of September 29, 2026; forecast dates can change. Individual awards are listed as up to $450K, with about 5 awards expected and $3.5M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts and 10 more. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.173 (Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders).

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Key facts

  1. Jan 26, 2026Forecast posted
  2. Mar 7, 2026 (est.)Full notice expected
  3. Sep 29, 2026 (est.)Application deadline
  4. Jul 31, 2027 (est.)Est. award datenext date
Posted
Jan 26, 2026
Est. close date
Sep 29, 2026
Est. award date
Jul 31, 2027
Award floor
Not specified
Award ceiling
$450,000
Est. total funding
$3,500,000
Expected awards
5
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category
Discretionary
Fiscal year
FY2027

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public colleges & universities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Public & Indian housing authorities
  • Native American tribal organizations
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • Private colleges & universities
  • For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
  • Small businesses
  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

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;

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The National Institutes on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) seeks to advance its mission by continuing to support a collaborative network, NIDCD National Human Ear Resource Network, which serves as a critical national technological resource for auditory and vestibular researchers who use human inner and middle ear tissues for basic and clinical studies focused on understanding human auditory and vestibular disorders. In collaboration with NIDCD and other Network laboratories, each laboratory is anticipated to advance the use of human ear tissue in biomedical research by developing and providing technical services for procuring, preparing, sectioning and distributing high-quality human ear tissues; developing and disseminating techniques for improved tissue preservation and processing; uploading digitized temporal bone images to NIDCD-approved databases for wide dissemination; and providing opportunities for technical instruction in the special skills needed to prepare ear tissue for use from post-mortem human temporal bones.

How to apply

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Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 93.173

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$422M
FY25$423M
FY26$427M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.173. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Division of Scientific Programs
NIDCDNetworkU24@mail.nih.gov
Please contact via e-mail.

Quick answers

Is “National Resource Network for the Study of Human Auditory and Vestibular Disorders” open for applications yet?

Not yet. It is a forecast — an agency's advance notice of an expected opportunity. The agency estimates posting the full notice around March 7, 2026. Forecast details and dates can change.

Who is eligible to apply for “National Resource Network for the Study of Human Auditory and Vestibular Disorders”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public colleges & universities, Federally recognized tribal governments, Public & Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Private colleges & universities and 3 more. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “National Resource Network for the Study of Human Auditory and Vestibular Disorders”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $450k, total estimated program funding is $3,500,000 and the agency expects to make about 5 awards.

How do I apply for “National Resource Network for the Study of Human Auditory and Vestibular Disorders”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity RFA-DC-27-001), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

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