NIH Institute / Center · MD (NIMHD)

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities

98 funded awards, $56.6M total, FY2023-FY2025.

Data current as of 2026-05-11

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NIMHD funded 98 records / $57M. The portfolio is concentrated in health-services tech and behavioral-health interventions targeting minority and underserved populations, with AI-driven equity work and devices following. Median award is $399K. Concentration is high at 26.5%. STTR Phase II (R42 at 9) is notable relative to total volume. The institute's mission requires explicit framing around health disparities; pitches without a clear disparities-reduction story have not landed.

NIH SBIR/STTR funding decisions are made by Institutes and Centers based on portfolio priorities, NOFO scope, and program officer judgment. Historical funding patterns do not guarantee future funding.

Technology areas funded by NIMHD

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