The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a new grant opportunity, identified as RFA-MH-25-116, focusing on the establishment of a “Marmoset Coordination Center” as part of the BRAIN Initiative. This initiative represents a significant step in neuroscience research, aiming to consolidate and manage critical data related to captive marmosets. The center will serve as a repository for genomic, pedigree, and event records, including medical and reproductive histories. This comprehensive database is expected to guide breeding recommendations, enhancing the health and genetic diversity of marmosets within primate colonies. The project is inspired by the model used by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, suggesting a systematic approach towards the management and conservation of these primates. The center is not just a data repository; it’s envisioned to be a cornerstone in the field of neuroscience, providing invaluable resources for research and development.
The funding opportunity is inclusive, inviting a wide range of applicants such as state and local governments, tribal organizations, educational institutions, small businesses, and various nonprofit entities. This inclusivity underscores the NIH’s commitment to collaborative, multi-disciplinary research endeavors. The establishment of the Marmoset Coordination Center underlines the NIH’s strategic vision in advancing the understanding of neurological disorders and the human brain. This initiative is pivotal, not only for its direct impact on neuroscience research but also for its potential to foster innovation and discovery in related fields. The center is poised to become a critical asset for researchers worldwide, enabling them to access essential data and collaborate more effectively in their quest to unravel the complexities of the brain and its functions.
Opportunity ID: 351186
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-MH-25-116 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BRAIN Initiative: Marmoset Coordination Center (U24 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| CFDA Number(s): | 93.113 — Environmental Health 93.121 — Oral Diseases and Disorders Research 93.173 — Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.213 — Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health 93.242 — Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 — Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 — Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.286 — Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.853 — Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.865 — Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 — Aging Research 93.867 — Vision Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 01, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 01, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 06, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $ |
| Award Floor: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having 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 that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts |
| 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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits applications to create a Marmoset Coordination Center. The awardee will be responsible for two separate but related activities. The first activity will be to become the repository for genomic, pedigree, and event records (date of birth, medical, reproductive history) for captive marmosets. The awardee is expected to use that information to help make breeding recommendations to maximize the health and genetic diversity of the marmosets in primate colonies. Applicants are encouraged to adopt the model used by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-25-116.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov |