This grant is for the purpose of developing a critical, comprehensive resource aimed at significantly enhancing clinical care through a unified, standardized approach to genetic variant information. The initiative specifically seeks to identify, meticulously curate, and widely disseminate consensus data on genetic variants directly relevant to clinical applications, including patient diagnostics, prognostics, and personalized treatment strategies. By establishing a robust, central repository of high-quality, clinically actionable genetic insights, this program will crucially facilitate improved, evidence-based decision-making for healthcare professionals. It strongly emphasizes the imperative for a standardized methodology to ensure utmost accuracy, consistency, and reliability in genetic variant interpretation. Ultimately, this pioneering resource will serve as an indispensable, foundational tool for seamlessly integrating advanced genetic understanding into everyday medical practice, thereby directly improving patient outcomes and fostering precision medicine advancements.
Opportunity ID: 182934
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-HG-12-016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Clinically Relevant Genetic Variants Resource: A Unified Approach for Identifying Genetic Variants for Clinical Use (U01) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.172 — Human Genome Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 23, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Special district governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to develop a resource for the identification and dissemination of consensus information on genetic variants relevant for clinical care. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HG-12-016.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.172 | ADOBE-FORMS-B2 | ADOBE-FORMS-B2 | PKG00131490 | Sep 21, 2012 | Oct 23, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
182934 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
182934 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
182934 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
182934 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
182934 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_1_4-1.4.pdf
182934 PHS398_ResearchPlan_1_3-1.3.pdf
182934 PHS398_Checklist_1_3-1.3.pdf
Optional forms
182934 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
182934 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
182934 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
182934 PHS_CoverLetter_1_2-1.2.pdf
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