AHRQ Conference Grant Programs (R13) Announced

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Published March 17th, 2026

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has announced its interest in supporting conferences through its R13 grant programs. The announcement details eligibility criteria for various educational, governmental, and nonprofit organizations. The application deadline is March 17, 2026.

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What changed

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing its Conference Grant Programs (R13), seeking to support conferences aligned with its mission to improve healthcare quality, safety, and affordability. The announcement, identified by Funding Opportunity Number PA-22-238, outlines specific eligibility requirements for public and private higher education institutions, various levels of government, and different types of nonprofit organizations. It also provides contact information for grant inquiries and directs applicants to Grants.gov for the application process.

Eligible entities, including educational institutions, tribal governments, and nonprofits, should review the detailed eligibility criteria and the full announcement text linked in the document. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by the closing date of March 17, 2026. While this is a grant announcement and not a regulatory rule, compliance officers should be aware of the types of organizations that may apply and the focus areas of AHRQ funding to ensure any relevant internal or external activities align with potential grant opportunities or regulatory expectations related to healthcare research and quality improvement.

What to do next

Review eligibility criteria for AHRQ Conference Grant Programs (R13)
Submit applications via Grants.gov by March 17, 2026
Consult PA-22-238 Full Announcement for detailed requirements

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AHRQ Conference Grant Programs (R13)

Agency: Agency for Health Care Research and Quality

Assistance Listings: 93.226 -- Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes

Last Updated: March 17, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announces its interest in supporting conferences through the AHRQ Single-Year and Multiple-Year Conference grant programs (R13). AHRQ seeks to support conferences that help further its mission to produce evidence to make health care safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable and affordable, and to work with HHS and other partners to make sure the evidence is understood and used (http://www.ahrq.gov/funding/policies/foaguidance/index.html).

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

Public and state institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Private institutions of higher education

Government

Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Public and Indian housing authorities
City or township governments
State governments
County governments
Special district governments

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Other Native American tribal organizations
Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Grantor contact information

Description

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Receipt and Referral Officer
Please be sure to reference the opportunity number in your email.

Email

Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov

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