NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health – ORWH

ORWH
CFDA 93.WHR Active Grant

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$500K FY2026
$500K
FY24
$500K
FY25
$500K
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

ORWH will identify projects on women's health that should be conducted or supported by national research institutes; identify multi-disciplinary research related to research on women 's health that should be conducted or supported; and promote coordination and collaboration among entities conducting research.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Unrestricted by Entity Type

State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Small business (less than 500 employees), Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
Awards can be made to domestic, public or private, non-profit or profit organization, university, hospital, laboratory, or other institution including state and local units of government and individuals. Some initiatives will accept applications from foreign organizations. Additional details on eligibility will be specified in the funding opportunity announcement.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Competitive peer reviewed applications are reviewed for scientific and technical merit by a scientific review group; and for program relevance by a national advisory council/board. Administrative supplements are reviewed for merit and relevance by NIH scientific staff.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance

Description

ORWH will identify projects on women’s health that should be conducted or supported by national research institutes; identify multi-disciplinary research related to research on women ‘s health that should be conducted or supported; and promote coordination and collaboration among entities conducting research.

Mission Categories

Primary: General Health and Medical

Other categories:
Maternity, Infants, ChildrenMedical EducationPrevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Higher Education (includes Research), Training
To support research and other projects that will accelerate biomedical and behavioral discovery and translation of that knowledge into effective prevention strategies and new treatments.

Use Restrictions
Awards are limited by availability of funds. Specific restrictions are outlined in each funding opportunity announcement.

Restrictions

Awards are limited by availability of funds. Specific restrictions are outlined in each funding opportunity announcement.

Required Documentation

Applications must be submitted in compliance with instructions provided with each initiative. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular A-87.
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Random, Determined at Time of Award
Records Retention
5 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Chyren Hunter
301.496.7849
6707 DEMOCRACY BLVD, Bethesda, MD 20817
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-12. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:33:20.