The NIH's "Change of Recipient Organization" (PA-24-254) funding opportunity allows organizations holding specific NIH grants to request a transfer of the grant to a different recipient organization. Such transfers may be necessary due to organizational changes, such as mergers or programmatic realignments, provided that the change is permitted for the specific grant. These applications are considered prior approval requests as detailed in Section 8.1.2.7 of the NIH Grants Policy Statement and must be submitted to the Grants Management Specialist associated with the current award.
Eligible applicants for this funding opportunity include a broad range of entities, such as state and local governments, higher education institutions (both public and private), non-profits, tribal organizations, small businesses, and foreign organizations. Faith-based and community organizations, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and other specialized institutions are also eligible.
The request process involves discussing the transfer with the awarding NIH Institute or Center (IC) before submitting the application. While submitting an application through this NOFO is permitted, approval is not guaranteed. The funding opportunity remains open until July 12, 2027, with no specified award ceiling or floor, and no cost-sharing requirements. For more details, applicants should refer to the NIH guide and consult with the relevant Grants Management Specialist.
