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The file is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health. The grant opportunity supports federally-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges and universities, Tribal health programs, and Tribal organizations to conduct preparatory work for developing competitive NARCH applications under the Biomedical Research and Research Training program (CFDA 93.859).

The funding instrument is a grant, specifically an R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed mechanism, designed to help eligible AI/AN Tribal entities plan and prepare research proposals. The grant is administered by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), which supports basic research to increase understanding of biological processes and advance disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. While specific award amounts are not detailed in this file, the associated federal grant program typically provides awards ranging from $50,000 to over $600,000, with project periods spanning 1-5 years. Applicants must submit their proposals through Grants.gov, with specific application due dates to be provided in the funding opportunity notice.