Toolkits for Dissemination of Genomic Technologies
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations seeking to develop and disseminate educational toolkits and resources about genomic technologies and precision medicine. Eligible applicants typically include universities, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and public health agencies. Grant funds support creation of training materials, educational programs, and knowledge-sharing resources. Geographic scope is U.S.-based institutions. Applicants should demonstrate capacity to reach healthcare providers, researchers, or public audiences with evidence-based genomic education materials.
Key dates
- Sep 23, 2025 Applications open
- Jun 24, 2026 Application deadline in 23 days
- Apr 1, 2027 Award announced
- Apr 1, 2027 Project start
This grant is for organizations seeking to develop and disseminate educational toolkits and resources about genomic technologies and precision medicine. Eligible applicants typically include universities, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and public health agencies. Grant funds support creation of training materials, educational programs, and knowledge-sharing resources. Geographic scope is U.S.-based institutions. Applicants should demonstrate capacity to reach healthcare providers, researchers, or public audiences with evidence-based genomic education materials.
Program description
The National Human Genome Research institute (NHGRI) funds wet-lab technology development across its portfolios, resulting in invention of innovative methods to interrogate and understand the genome. However, there is often a gap between the technology and methods development in individual inventor labs and the wide-spread deployment of these approaches to the broader scientific community. The Toolkits for Dissemination of Genomic Technologies initiative will create a pathway to lower this barrier to technology adoption by supporting the dissemination efforts of tool and technology developers in the form of an integrated toolkit containing the necessary components and information required to implement the technology. A kit would include custom reagents and/or hardware along with annotated and updated protocols, computational pipelines, and if appropriate, would be accompanied by hands-on methods training and workshops for the scientific community. Using this dissemination approach, developers would gain independent validation of their technologies and feedback from users. Feedback from toolkit users would then be applied by developers to inform further maturation of these genomic technologies, priming methods for more wide-spread adoption by the scientific community.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Details
This grant is for organizations seeking to develop and disseminate educational toolkits and resources about genomic technologies and precision medicine. Eligible applicants typically include universities, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and public health agencies. Grant funds support creation of training materials, educational programs, and knowledge-sharing resources. Geographic scope is U.S.-based institutions. Applicants should demonstrate capacity to reach healthcare providers, researchers, or public audiences with evidence-based genomic education materials.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Institutional Biosafety Committee approval or exemption (if applicable)
- Letters of Support from partner organizations
- Biographical sketches of key personnel
- Facilities and Resources documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Ian Nova
- 📧 ian.nova@nih.gov
- 📞 240-987-2885
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.172 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$36,101,109
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$34,574,245
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$32,186,204
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$30,195,606
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$26,495,937
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$26,020,371
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$24,964,130
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$24,413,854
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$22,364,647
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$22,339,977
Top States by Funding
- CA 19 awards $308.5M
- MA 15 awards $288.7M
- WA 9 awards $133.8M
- NY 5 awards $82.3M
- NC 4 awards $82.3M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.172). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $452,727,668 | |
| 2025 | $423,878,429 | |
| 2026 est. | $9,989,158 |
FAQ
What types of organizations can apply?
Universities, research centers, nonprofits, and public health agencies are typical applicants. Your organization should have experience in education, training, or dissemination work.
What activities does this grant support?
Development of educational toolkits, training materials, webinars, and dissemination strategies for genomic knowledge. Focus is on making genomic science accessible to target audiences.
What is the application timeline?
Applications open September 23, 2025. Check NIH grants.gov for the specific submission deadline, which varies by funding opportunity.
How competitive is this grant?
NIH grants are highly competitive. Fundable projects demonstrate clear scientific merit, strong dissemination plans, and measurable outcomes.
What is the typical funding range?
NIH R or U series grants typically range from $50,000 to several hundred thousand dollars annually. Check the full FOA for specific budget caps.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly define your target audience and explain why genomic education matters to them. Use data showing current knowledge gaps.
- Develop a detailed dissemination plan with measurable reach and adoption metrics. Show how materials will actually reach users.
- Include letters of support from organizations that will use or distribute your toolkit. Partner engagement strengthens competitiveness.
- Align your project with NIH priorities in precision medicine and health equity. Reference relevant strategic plans.
- Budget realistically for professional design, user testing, and multi-platform development. Cheap-looking materials undermine adoption.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague target audience or no evidence that end-users need the toolkit. Weak dissemination strategy with no partnerships or distribution channels planned. Lack of sustainability plan for maintaining and updating resources after grant ends.
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