Skip to main content
Independent federal grant matching. Not affiliated with any government agency. Get free access and see which open grants fit your organization.
Open for applications

Discovery of the Genetic Basis of Childhood Cancers and of Congenital Anomalies: Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · Opportunity number PAR-27-071

View the official notice on Grants.gov
87 days left (deadline Jan 11, 2027)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

Independent platform. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Data from public federal sources.

Key facts

Opportunity numberPAR-27-071
AgencyNational Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.310
PostedJun 18, 2026
DeadlineJan 11, 2027
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeOther
CategoryHealth
Last updated hereOct 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

As part of the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (Kids First Program), the NIH invites applications to submit samples from pediatric cohorts for whole genome sequencing at a Kids First Program supported genomic data generating centers. Applicants are encouraged to propose sequencing of existing pediatric cancer or congenital anomaly cohorts to elucidate the genetic contribution (somatic and/or germline) to childhood cancers, to investigate the genetic etiology of congenital anomalies, to study the molecular basis of the associations between congenital anomalies and increased cancer risk, or to expand the range of pediatric disorders included within the Kids First Data Resource. The program will accept applications that propose whole genome, exome, and transcriptome sequencing, as well as clinical-grade sequencing, long-read sequencing, proteomics, and epigenomic assays of tumor or affected tissue, when justified. Applicants are encouraged to propose cohorts to increase representation of existing Kids First Program projects. These data, and associated clinical and phenotypic data, will become part of the Kids First Data Resource Center for sharing with the research community.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • County governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Special district governments
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Small businesses
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • City or township governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Private colleges and universities

Who should take a closer look

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/Foreign CollaborationsNon-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 not allowed.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

Similar open opportunities

Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-155

Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 (3 days left) Up to: $50,000 Health

Sustained Support for Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management (U24 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-CA-27-021

Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 (3 days left) Up to: $600,000 Health

Advanced Development of Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management (U24 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-CA-27-020

Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 (3 days left) Up to: $600,000 Health