Is it possible to request multiple-year funding of a recurring conference?
Yes, most ICs will accept applications for up to 5 years of support when a series of annual or biannual conferences/meetings is proposed by a permanently sponsoring organization. The appropriate NIH IC Conference Grant Contact (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/contacts/parent_r13_u13.html) should be consulted for guidance regarding any IC-specific duration requirements.