At a glance
RNomics Molecular Standards is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Funding: $6.5M total. Eligible applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Small businesses; Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status wi. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $6.5M total
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Forecasted
About this program
The NIH Common Fund, in partnership with other NIH Institutes and Centers, plans to issue Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for the RNomics program, which seeks to develop tools for studying the full set of RNA molecules (the RNome) in cells and tissues. The program will support technologies and resources that enable integrated analysis of RNA sequences, modifications, structures, locations, interactions, and functions to advance understanding of health and disease. RNomics includes four initiatives: technology enhancement centers, transformative technologies, molecular standards, and a coordinating center. Applications are not being solicited at this time. This notice is being provided to give potential applicants time to develop meaningful collaborations and strong projects. This NOFO will support the molecular standards initiative. Awards will support development, testing, refinement, and distribution of RNA molecular reference standards for use across the RNomics program and the broader research community. The work will include initial and expanded releases of standards for modified nucleosides and modified oligonucleotides, guidance on best practices for selecting and using standards, and planning for long-term availability beyond the funding period. These standards will support benchmarking, reproducibility, and comparison of RNA technologies across laboratories and platforms.
Who can apply
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Small businesses; Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. 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).
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number RFA-RM-28-007. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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