National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services
National Resource Network for the Study of Human Auditory and Vestibular Disorders
Key facts
- Deadline
- Forecast — the expected date (Sep 29, 2026) has passed; watch for the official notice
- Award size
- Up to $450K
- Total available
- $3.5M · about 5 awards
- Cost share / match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), Other (see eligibility), School district, Tribal government, State government, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), City or town government, Private college or university, Larger business, Small business, Public college or university, Tribal organization, County government, Special district (utility, fire, etc.)
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
Before you apply: federal grants require an active SAM.gov registration (Unique Entity ID) and a Grants.gov account. Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Grant-ready checklist
How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No cost share required
- Tennessee recipients since 2023: 22
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
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Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/a55926dd-83b8-4e51-801e-384852d46065 · Printed from grantme.click/grants/4820f82a-9eb6-40f7-8181-36587288922f
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About this grant
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.
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;
Who in Tennessee has won this program
22 awards to Tennessee recipients in 2 counties since federal FY2023. Largest shown:
| Recipient | Where | Amount | FY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $7.4M | 2018 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $5M | 2014 |
| St Jude Children'S Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | $4.2M | 2013 |
| University Of Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | $4.1M | 2015 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $3.5M | 2018 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $3.5M | 2019 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $3.5M | 2018 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $3.5M | 2019 |
| St Jude Children'S Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | $3.3M | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $3.2M | 2018 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $2.9M | 2016 |
| University Of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | $2.8M | 2016 |
Source: USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds; they don't guarantee future awards.
About the program (93.173)
Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders
How applications are judged
The major elements in evaluating applications include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the environment and available resources for the proposed project; (5) the necessity of budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives; (7) innovation; (8) risk to human subjects, including inclusion of minorities, inclusion across the lifespan, and animal protection. The following additional criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR grant applications: (1) The technological innovation of the proposed research; (2) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Examples of funded projects
Not Applicable.