Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #RFA
Forecasted Funding Opportunity for Genomic Community Resources by NIH (U24 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
February 09, 2026
Respond By
January 25, 2027
Identifier
RFA
NAICS
541715, 541714
This opportunity is a forecasted funding announcement from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for genomic community resources: - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) - Purpose: - Support the development, curation, and distribution of high-value genomic resources - Facilitate both basic and clinical genomics research - Encourage collaborative projects in computational genomics, data science, and clinical genomics - Funding Details: - Estimated total funding: $30,000,000 - Approximately six awards anticipated - U24 activity code (resource-related research projects) - Eligibility: - Open to government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, businesses, and non-domestic organizations - Products/Services Requested: - No specific commercial products, OEMs, or part numbers identified - Focus is on research and resource development services, not procurement of goods - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on broad value to the research community - Support for both new and existing genomic resources - No clinical trials allowed under this opportunity
Description
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), along with other NIH Institutes and Centers, plans to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support the development, curation, and distribution of high-value genomic resources for basic and clinical genomics research. This funding opportunity aims to facilitate genomic research and dissemination of its products by supporting both new and existing genomic resources of broad value to the research community. The NOFO will use the U24 activity code and encourages collaborative projects combining computational genomics, data science, and clinical genomics expertise. Applications are not currently being solicited; this notice is to allow potential applicants time to prepare.