Deadline: 7 March 2017
In response to The Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, NIH, through the Common Fund, has established the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (Kids First). The Kids First program is expected to be a ten-year effort (2015 – 2024) that will build the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Data Resource (Kids First Data Resource).
This program is intended to identify samples for genome sequencing that will help elucidate genetic contribution to childhood cancers and the etiology of structural birth defects.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Special district governments
- Private institutions of higher education
- County governments
- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- 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 Organizationsa
- Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
- S. Territory or Possession.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit applications online via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.