NIH recently published guidance effective 04/25/2025 under NOT-OD-25-100.
“Effective with the date of this notice, NIH will provide the annual childcare costs (currently $3,000) for 25% of the full-time predoctoral or postdoctoral NRSA training appointment slots at the time each new, renewal or continuation awards is made. In line with current policy, when the costs are awarded, they are restricted and must be use for childcare expenses. Unused funds cannot be rebudgeted and must be reported as an unobligated balance on the FFR.
If more than 25% of the full-time predoctoral or postdoctoral trainees appointed on an NRSA institutional training award have eligible childcare costs, the recipient may request an administrative supplement to provide childcare costs for the additional trainee slots, as appropriate.”