This grant opportunity by the Health and Human Services Department aims to increase diversity in genomic research by utilizing electronic medical records for developing tools in genomic risk assessment and management. Applicants are encouraged to recruit at least 75% of patients from underrepresented minority groups to improve clinical outcomes. The focus is on enhancing diversity and inclusivity in the eMERGE Genomic Risk Assessment and Management Network. Applications must be submitted by August 2, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 316317
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-HG-19-014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE): Genomic Risk Assessment and Management Network – Enhanced Diversity Clinical Sites (U01 Clinical Trial Required) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.172 — Human Genome Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 23, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 23, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 07, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Small businesses County governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); 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); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications to participate in the Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Genomic Risk Assessment and Management Network. This network will continue to use biorepositories linked with electronic medical records (EMRs) for genomic research by developing, evaluating, and disseminating genomic risk assessment and management tools for clinical use. Applicants to this FOA are expected to recruit a minimum of 75% of patients who come from racial or ethnic minority populations, underserved populations, or populations who experience poorer medical outcomes. In contrast, applicants to the companion RFA-HG-19-013 are expected to recruit a minimum of 35% of such patients. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HG-19-014.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-E | FORMS-E | PKG00251301 | Jul 02, 2019 | Aug 02, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
316317 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
316317 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_4_0-4.0.pdf
316317 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
316317 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
316317 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
316317 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
316317 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
316317 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
316317 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
316317 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_2_0-2.0.pdf
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