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RNomics Outreach and Coordination (ROC) Center

National Institutes of Health (Department of Health and Human Services) expects to post this opportunity around October 1, 2026, with applications due around February 1, 2027. It lists 1 award expected, $3.5 million in total.

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Key facts

Opportunity number
RFA-RM-28-008
Status
Forecast
Posted
August 5, 2026
Closes
February 1, 2027
Expected awards
1
Total funding
$3,500,000
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Category
Health
Assistance listing
93.310 Trans-NIH Research Support
Contact
Common Fund RNomics Program · [email protected] · Please contact via e-mail

Who can apply

  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • City or township governments
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Small businesses
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • State governments
  • County governments
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • Independent school districts
  • Special district governments

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).

What the agency says

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 establish the RNomics Outreach and Coordination (ROC) Center. The ROC Center will serve as the consortium's hub for data management, coordination, and community engagement. It will develop a central RNomics data portal, support the development and use of data standards, coordinate technology validation and benchmarking, lead consortium-wide data analysis, and support outreach, training, and sharing of RNomics resources. The center will also plan for long-term availability and maintenance of RNomics data assets.

The notice on Grants.gov

Other open grants from the Department of Health and Human Services

All grants open to Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities · All grants open to Public colleges and universities · All grants open to City or township governments · Everything closing in February 2027

Read from the Grants.gov API, last updated 2026-10-23. The agency's notice on Grants.gov is the official record; check it before you apply.