health · HHS-NIH11

Genomic Community Resources (U24 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-HG-26-002

Closed

Total Program Funding

$30.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

TBD

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Genomic Community Resources (U24 Clinical Trials Not Allowed). National Institutes of Health. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to facilitate... $30,000,000 total program funding; ~6 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public And Indian Housing Authorities, State governments, Public universities/colleges, Special district governments, County governments (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U

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Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to facilitate genomic research and the dissemination of its products, NHGRI proposes this RFA to support both new and existing genomic resources of demonstrated broad value to the research community. Awards under this NOFO will support the development, curation, and distribution of high-value genomic resources valuable for both basic and clinical genomics research. Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. This NOFO will utilize the U24 activity code. Investigators with expertise and insights into this area of genomic resource development are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO. In addition, collaborative investigations combining expertise in computational genomics and data science and clinical applications of genomics will be encouraged and these investigators should also begin considering applying for this application.

Who Can Apply

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).

Eligible Applicant Types

Public And Indian Housing AuthoritiesState GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesSpecial District GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Other (see NOFO for details)Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsFor-Profit OrganizationsSmall BusinessesOther Tribal OrganizationsIndependent School Districts501(c)(3) Nonprofits

Funding Details

Total Program Funding: $30.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: February 9, 2026

Application Deadline: TBD (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NHGRI Extramural Research Program Please contact via e-mail.

nhgri-research-funding@nih.gov

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