Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research

Kids First
CFDA 93.1KF Active Grant Cooperative Agreement

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$12.6M FY2026
$12.6M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

This listing covers the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research program (Kids First), administered by the Office of Strategic Coordination (OSC) in the NIH Office of the Director which offers assistance awards or supplements to assistance awards.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Unrestricted by Entity Type

Awards can be made to domestic, public or private, for-profit or nonprofit organization, university, college, hospital, laboratory, or other institution, including State and local units of government, and individuals. Some initiatives will accept applications from foreign organizations. Additional details on eligibility are specified in each Notice of Funding Opportunity.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Applications are reviewed for scientific and technical merit by a scientific review group and for program relevance by a national advisory council/board.

Not Applicable. The length of the review cycle is four to nine months.

Program details & compliance

Description

The goal of the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (Kids First) is to help researchers uncover new insights into the biology of childhood cancer and congenital anomalies, including the discovery of shared genetic pathways between these disorders. Children with birth defects have an increased risk of developing childhood cancer. This suggests there are shared genetic pathways underlying some types of childhood cancer and congenital anomalies.

Mission Categories

Primary: Research and Development

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

To support research and other projects that will accelerate fundamental biomedical discovery and translation of that knowledge into effective prevention strategies and new treatments.

Required Documentation

Applications must be submitted in compliance with instructions provided with each initiative. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Ad-hoc
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

David Bollweg
301-451-3046
6001 Executive Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20892
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-28. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:40:01.