Research, Education, and Outreach on Botanical Natural Products

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide continued support to: (1) assist in the identification and development of a prioritized list of botanical ingredients based on safety concerns, trends and knowledge of botanical ingredients in foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics marketed in the U.S.; (2) acquire, validate and characterize authenticated reference materials, including raw and processed plant materials and purified natural products of relevance to FDA for evaluation of safety; (3) exchange technical and scientific information, methods and reference material with FDA scientists and other stakeholders; (4) collaborate with FDA scientists in research areas of mutual interest; (5) coordinate scientific workshops, training and conferences on botanical topics of public health relevance to address high priority science and research needs.

Program Details

Food and Drug Administration is a federal agency that offers the Research, Education, and Outreach on Botanical Natural Products grant program to support health and wellness programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Food and Drug Administration through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for health and wellness programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Food and Drug Administration or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $0 – $5.1M. The application deadline is August 21, 2026 (29 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports health and wellness programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541714, 325412, 541720, 621. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by FDA
• Programs related to public health

Award details

Award range: $0 – $5.1M. Applications close on August 21, 2026 (29 days remaining).

Categories

Health