FDA Small Scientific Conference Grant Program (R13) | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The FDA Small Scientific Conference Grant Program (R13) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (CFDA 93.103) designed to support high-quality, small scientific conferences that advance public health within the scope of the FDA's mission. Under this program, a "small scientific conference" can be a symposium, seminar, workshop, or other formal meeting that brings experts and stakeholders together, either in person or virtually, to share information and dig into a clearly defined scientific or public health topic. The central purpose is to encourage focused, practical exchanges that help explore issues and areas of concern relevant to FDA-regulated products and programs, ultimately contributing to improved evidence, understanding, and decision-making tied to public health.

A key feature of this opportunity is that funding depends heavily on alignment with the specific fiscal interests and current program priorities of the FDA Office or Center that would potentially sponsor the meeting. Because the FDA is organized into multiple Offices and Centers with different responsibilities and scientific priorities, applications are screened for fit before they ever move forward to review. To make that screening possible, every application must include a cover letter that does three things clearly and explicitly: (1) states the primary objectives of the proposed meeting, (2) describes the anticipated outcomes (for example, what concrete products or follow-on impacts will result from convening the conference), and (3) identifies which FDA Office/Center the application should be sent to for consideration. If the objectives and expected outcomes do not match the mission and current priorities of the named Office/Center, the application will not be forwarded for review. If the cover letter does not name an FDA Office/Center at all, the application is disqualified outright. The announcement points applicants to www.fda.gov for background on FDA components so applicants can target the most appropriate Office/Center.

Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations and government entities. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations as well as certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, independent school districts, and various levels of government such as city or township governments, counties, special districts, state governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and Native American tribal governments (including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations). The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching, which can make it more feasible for organizations that want to convene a targeted meeting but do not have separate funds to meet a match requirement.

As posted, the funding opportunity number is PA-11-310 and the opportunity category is discretionary. The activity areas connected to this program span a wide range that reflects FDA's public health footprint, including consumer protection, food and nutrition, health, science and technology, and broader research and development themes. The archived record shows it was posted September 14, 2011, with an original closing date of July 16, 2014, and an archive date of June 12, 2014 (indicating this specific listing is no longer active, though similar conference support mechanisms may exist through later announcements). For applicants seeking the full announcement details, the listing references the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts as an additional information source.

For administrative or access questions, the listed grants management contact is Martin Bernard, Grants Management Specialist, reachable at Martin.Bernard@fda.hhs.gov.

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