Limited Competition: Social, Behavioral, & Economic (SBE) Coordinating Center
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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This grant is for research institutions and organizations seeking to establish or support a Social, Behavioral, and Economic (SBE) Coordinating Center through NIH funding. Eligible applicants typically include universities, research hospitals, and nonprofit research organizations with 501(c)(3) status and established research infrastructure. The grant supports centers that coordinate SBE research activities across multiple disciplines and institutions. Geographic scope is nationwide. Projects must align with NIH research priorities and demonstrate capacity to conduct multidisciplinary social, behavioral, or economic research.
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Key dates
- Jul 28, 2025 Applications open
- Aug 20, 2026 Application deadline in 34 days
- Apr 30, 2027 Award announced
- Apr 30, 2027 Project start
Program description
This is a Forecast for a Limited Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will invite application(s) from eligible organization(s) to apply. Please see the Eligibility Section for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.
It is anticipated that the NOFO will enable the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Coordinating Center (SBE-CC) to build on its previous work of informing a future pandemic response that serves all Americans. To achieve this objective, the CC will focus on the following activities:
(1) Developing annual strategic directions,
(2) Fostering cross-talk, collaboration, and strategy across the SBE research community, and
(3) Providing and disseminating resources for SBE research communities.
Applications are not being solicited at this time.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (R&R) application form
- Project narrative describing coordinating center structure and research priorities
- Budget and budget narrative
- Institutional commitment letter from authorized official
- Organizational capacity documentation and infrastructure evidence
- Letters of support from partner institutions or collaborators
- CV of principal investigator/director
- NIH biosketch forms for key personnel
Program contact
- 👤 Scientific/Research Contact(s)
- 📧 NIA-NOFO-Scientific@nih.gov
- 📞 Please contact via e-mail.
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.361 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$57,577,134
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$22,922,703
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$21,569,241
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$21,520,028
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$20,637,207
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$20,579,767
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$20,359,653
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$20,254,434
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$19,085,847
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$18,080,014
Top States by Funding
- NY 12 awards $77.2M
- NC 7 awards $63.0M
- AK 1 awards $57.6M
- PA 9 awards $50.0M
- CA 5 awards $35.3M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.361). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $153,520,124 | |
| 2025 | $152,273,865 | |
| 2026 est. | $156,087,739 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this SBE Coordinating Center grant?
Universities, research hospitals, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with research capacity typically qualify. Your institution should have infrastructure to support multidisciplinary research coordination.
What types of research activities does this grant support?
The grant funds coordinating centers that facilitate social, behavioral, and economic research. It supports cross-institutional collaboration and research integration activities.
What is the typical funding range for this grant?
This is a limited competition grant; exact amounts vary. Check the full RFP for specific award ranges and budget parameters.
How competitive is this grant?
This is a limited competition, meaning fewer organizations can apply. Strong institutional commitment and clear research coordination plans improve competitiveness.
When will the application deadline be announced?
The deadline is not yet specified. Monitor the NIH GRANTS.GOV website and register for updates before the July 2025 open date.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start early by reviewing the full RFP once posted; limited competition grants have strict eligibility requirements. Confirm your institution qualifies before investing application effort.
- Emphasize your institution's multidisciplinary research infrastructure and track record coordinating collaborative projects. Show existing partnerships or networks.
- Clearly describe how your coordinating center will integrate SBE research across departments or institutions. Highlight specific research priorities you'll address.
- Build a strong institutional commitment letter from leadership. Limited competition awards require visible senior support and dedicated resources.
- Budget realistically for coordination activities: staffing, dissemination, meetings, and collaborative infrastructure. Justify every cost with center operations in mind.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without confirming limited competition eligibility or institutional qualifications upfront. Underestimating the coordination and staffing needs required to manage a multidisciplinary center successfully. Lacking clear evidence of institutional commitment or existing research partnerships to build upon.
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