NIH and NSF Broaden Competitive-Funding Models and Eligibility

NIH is preparing $2–8 million research-facility competitions open to for-profits, governments, tribes, and community organizations, while its Grants.gov transition and broader NOFO simplification continue. Separate reports of a White House or health-funding board with authority to review or veto NIH grants are unconfirmed but could materially affect scientific review, award continuity, and litigation; NSF X-Labs adds an AI-in-physical-systems RFI due October 30, 2026.