AHRQ Funding for Diagnostic Safety Strategies and Interventions (R18)
Summary
The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) has announced funding opportunities for research on diagnostic safety strategies and interventions in ambulatory care settings. Applications are open to various non-profit, government, and educational institutions, with a closing date of March 17, 2026.
What changed
The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) is soliciting proposals for its R18 grant program (PA-23-290) focused on developing, testing, and evaluating strategies and interventions to improve diagnostic safety in ambulatory care environments. This funding opportunity aims to support research that enhances the quality and safety of diagnostic processes in outpatient settings.
Eligible entities, including various types of non-profit organizations, government bodies, and educational institutions, are invited to submit applications. The application deadline is March 17, 2026. While specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed, successful applicants will receive grant funding to conduct their research, with award maximums up to $500,000. Interested parties should consult the full announcement on Grants.gov for detailed submission requirements and evaluation criteria.
What to do next
- Review AHRQ funding announcement PA-23-290 for eligibility and research scope.
- Prepare and submit grant proposals by the March 17, 2026 deadline.
- Consult the Grants.gov website for application submission procedures.
Source document (simplified)
AHRQ Improving Diagnostic Safety in Ambulatory Care: Strategies and Interventions (R18)
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 purpose of this funding announcement is to invite proposals focused on developing strategies and interventions to improve diagnostic safety in the heterogenous ambulatory care environment. AHRQ is interested in providing support designed to develop, test, and evaluate ambulatory care activities that will improve diagnostic safety and quality.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Government
- State governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
Education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
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; 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
Email: GrantQueries@ahrq.hhs.gov
Please be sure to reference the opportunity number in your email
GrantQueries@ahrq.hhs.gov
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| PA-23-290-Full-Announcement.html | PA-23-290 Full Announcement Text | Aug 22, 2023 04:26 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-23-290.html
Closing: March 17, 2026
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PA-23-290
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
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Posted date:
August 22, 2023
Archive date:
April 16, 2026
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