Construction Support
Active
- Assistance listing
- 93.352
- Agency
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National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
- Grant awards
- 71 $714,903,925 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- Extramural Construction; Biomedical Research Facilities
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 75-0846-0-1-552
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The National Institutes of Health Office of the Director is accepting applications for construction and renovation of biomedical research facilities under Assistance Listing 93.352 (Construction Support), with the most recent grant award dated September 19, 2025.
The program funds renovation of existing research facilities and construction of new facilities to meet space requirements for basic and clinical research, including laboratory safety, biohazard containment, and animal care standards. Recent awards demonstrate substantial portfolio breadth: the Coriell Cell Engineering Center received $9.9 million for a biobanking infrastructure facility; the DSHB Antibody Research facility at University of Iowa secured $3.4 million for hybridoma production space; Rockefeller University's advanced fabrication expansion was funded at $3.6 million; and Boise State's LIMBR Center received $16 million for human movement and respiratory research facilities. Other notable 2025 awards included Yale's PET Core modernization ($7.6 million), University of Rochester's Spatial Biology Resource Center ($7.1 million), and Bradley Hospital's pediatric psychiatry research labs ($7.9 million). Earlier awards supported biosafety level 3 laboratories, gnotobiotic animal facilities, biorepositories, and specialized imaging centers across dozens of institutions.
The portfolio of 71 awards since 2013 has obligated $714.9 million in federal dollars, with non-federal cost-share contributions bringing the total to $759.8 million. Awards cluster at $7 million to $16 million, though some mega-awards reached $23 million to $26 million. The award cadence has remained steady at 9–12 awards annually over the past five years. Project Grants comprise 99 percent of awards; one Cooperative Agreement appears in the portfolio.
Funding is dominated entirely by the NIH Office of the Director, which accounts for 66 awards and $712.5 million of federal dollars obligated (over 99 percent of all activity). Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. Foreign organizations are not eligible.
Two solicitations are currently open. PAR-25-061 (Biomedical Research Facilities) closed January 27, 2025, but PAR-26-106 (Development of Collaborative Research Facilities or Research-Resource Facilities) was posted June 17, 2025, with applications due January 25, 2028. The latter solicits facilities meeting ongoing biomedical research needs, enabling research on emerging health concerns, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and supporting the next generation of researchers. It covers both the BRF (Biomedical Research Facilities) and HRF (HIV/AIDS Research Facilities) programs and encourages applications from Institutions of Emerging Excellence across all geographic regions.
Objective and description
- Objective
To renovate existing research facilities and build new research facilities to meet basic and clinical space requirements, laboratory safety, biohazard containment, and animal care standards in order to support the facility demands of NIH research pro
- Description
ORIP advances the NIH mission by supporting infrastructure for innovation. This support is focused on research resources, including research models for human diseases, cutting-edge scientific instrumentation, construction and modernization of research facilities, and research training opportunities for veterinary scientists.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Public/state controlled Nonprofit Institutions/Organizations; Private Institutions of Higher Education; Nonprofit other than Institutions of Higher Education; Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education); and Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education). Foreign organizations are not eligible
- Beneficiary eligibility
Public nonprofit institutions/organizations.
- Uses of assistance
New physical resources for research include basic research laboratories, clinical and support facilities, and those related to biohazard control that are integral parts of an overall effort. Proposed facilities must be part of an existing research effort or a developing research program. Facilities shall be used for research pertinent to the NIH mission for as long as needed. The usual period of Federal interest is 10 or 20 years. Funds must be used for purposes stated in the approved grant application.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
None. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: No information provided.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance if the State has selected the program for review. Preapplication assistance is available from the address noted below under Information Contacts. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance if the State has selected the program for review.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Applications that are complete and responsive to this program will be evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate peer review group. The major elements in evaluating proposals include: (1) significance and need of the project, (2) the description of project management and institutional commitment, (3) evaluation of the proposed design, (4) justification for requested equipment, (5) the commitment to sustainable design/environmentally friendly design principles.
- Award procedure
Applications are reviewed for scientific and technical merit by a scientific review group. Each application is given a peer evaluation for merit, and recommendations are forwarded to the NIH Council of Councils for final review and recommendation.
- Appeals
A principal investigator may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the NIH Scientific/Research contact, as provided in the NOFO. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is provided by the NIH Notice https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/not-od-11-064.html .
Grant opportunities
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Grant awards
Latest 10 of 71 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stillman College | $23,998,224 | 3% |
| 2 | Tuskegee University | $23,795,316 | 3% |
| 3 | Children's National At Walter Reed, LLC | $20,247,268 | 3% |
| 4 | Emory University | $16,992,146 | 2% |
| 5 | University Of Wisconsin System | $16,000,000 | 2% |
| 6 | Tougaloo College | $16,000,000 | 2% |
| 7 | Ohio University | $16,000,000 | 2% |
| 8 | Boise State University | $16,000,000 | 2% |
| 9 | Wayne State University | $16,000,000 | 2% |
| 10 | Florida A & M University | $15,982,092 | 2% |
10 of 67 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | -$14,525,681 |
| FY2025 | $92,780,377 |
| FY2024 | $133,489,616 |
| FY2023 | $171,078,976 |
| FY2022 | $144,431,620 |
| FY2021 | $96,919,291 |
| FY2020 | $55,043,091 |
| FY2019 | $56,568,319 |
| FY2018 | $7,623,410 |
| FY2017 | -$949,645 |
| FY2013 | $3,491,161 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 93.352?
Assistance Listing 93.352 is Construction Support, a federal grant program run by National Institutes of Health (Department of Health and Human Services).
What is the CFDA number for Construction Support?
Its CFDA number is 93.352: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 93.352 awarded?
71 grant awards under 93.352 have obligated $714,903,925 in federal funds to 67 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 93.352?
The recipients obligated the most under Construction Support are Stillman College ($23,998,224), Tuskegee University ($23,795,316) and Children's National At Walter Reed, LLC ($20,247,268).
How much did 93.352 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 93.352 obligated $92,780,377 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 93.352?
3 listed opportunities under 93.352 are open or forecasted. The latest, Development of Collaborative Research Facilities or Research-Resource Facilities (C06 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), was posted on June 17, 2025.
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