Grant Opportunity: AI's Impact on Healthcare Safety
Summary
The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for research grants examining the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on healthcare safety. The opportunity is open to various eligible entities, including small businesses and non-profit organizations, with applications due by March 17, 2026.
What changed
The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for research grants focused on understanding how Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems affect patient safety and how they can be safely implemented in healthcare settings. This initiative aims to explore both the potential benefits and risks associated with AI in healthcare, seeking to balance innovation with the mitigation of patient harm and user burden. The funding opportunity is designated as PA-24-261 and is part of the Assistance Listings under 93.226.
Eligible applicants include a broad range of entities such as small businesses, non-profit organizations, state and local governments, and educational institutions. The deadline for submitting grant applications is March 17, 2026. While this is a grant opportunity and not a regulatory mandate with direct penalties for non-compliance, entities considering applying should ensure their proposals align with the research objectives. The AHRQ provides contact information for grant-related queries.
What to do next
- Review grant opportunity PA-24-261 for eligibility and research scope.
- Prepare and submit grant applications by the March 17, 2026 deadline.
- Contact Grant_Queries@ahrq.gov for any questions regarding the opportunity.
Source document (simplified)
Examining the Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Healthcare Safety (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 NOFO is to invite grant applications that support healthcare safety by determining (1) whether and how certain breakthrough uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems can affect patient safety; and (2) how AI systems can be safely implemented and used. AI has the potential to improve the safety, effectiveness, efficiency, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare. However, as with most technologies, this potential must be balanced by identifying and mitigating potential risks for patient harm and user burden.
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)
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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-24-261-Full-Announcement.html | PA-24-261 Full Announcement Text | Jul 16, 2024 04:03 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-24-261.html
Closing: March 17, 2026
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Funding opportunity number:
PA-24-261
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Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
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History
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Posted date:
July 16, 2024
Archive date:
April 16, 2026
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