ForecastedOpportunity FOR-HG-26-003

ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) Data Generation and Resource Center

National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) Data Generation and Resource Center is a forecasted federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (Department of Health and Human Services). The agency's forecast estimates an application due date of March 2, 2026; forecast dates can change. Total estimated funding is $2.75M across about 1 awards. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, independent school districts, public colleges & universities, federally recognized tribal governments and 6 more. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.172 (Human Genome Research).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Jul 15, 2025Forecast posted
Dec 1, 2025 (est.)Full notice expected
Mar 2, 2026 (est.)Application deadline
Jul 1, 2026 (est.)Est. award date

Posted: Jul 15, 2025
Est. close date: Mar 2, 2026
Est. award date: Jul 1, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $2,750,000
Expected awards: 1
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category: Discretionary
Fiscal year: FY2026

Who can apply

State governments
County governments
Independent school districts
Public colleges & universities
Federally recognized tribal governments
Public & Indian housing authorities
Native American tribal organizations
501(c)(3) nonprofits
Private colleges & universities
For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
Small businesses

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to establish an ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) program. The goal of aDMG is to establish an ethical resource of ancient and historical human DNA (aDNA) data to advance studies about contemporary human traits and biology. The Data Generation and Resource Center would Produce high-quality, whole-genome sequence data from approved aDNA sources and harmonize with existing data to create a centralized data portal. Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. This NOFO will utilize the U24 activity code. Investigators with expertise and insights into this area of ancient DNA and population genomics are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO. In addition, collaborative investigations combining expertise in DNA sequencing methods and technology, computational genomics and data science, human evolution, and ancient human populations will be encouraged and these investigators should also begin considering applying for this application.

How to apply

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Read the full announcement (NOFO)Eligibility, evaluation criteria, page limits and required attachments are in the full notice on Grants.gov. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type above; no cost sharing is required.
Register (or renew) in SAM.gov and get a UEIFree. New registrations can take several weeks; registrations must be renewed every year. Open ↗
Set up Grants.gov accessCreate a Grants.gov account and make sure someone has the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) role. Open ↗
Watch for the full noticeThe agency estimates posting it around December 1, 2025. Save this grant to track changes.
Prepare narrative, budget and attachmentsFollow the notice's format exactly — page limits and required forms are common reasons applications are rejected.
Ask the agency contact any questions earlyJennifer Troyer National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) · jennifer.troyer@nih.gov Open ↗
Submit before March 2, 2026Submit a few days early and keep your Grants.gov confirmation and validation emails.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

93.172Human Genome ResearchProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 93.172

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

$453M

FY25

$424M

FY26

$9.99M est.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.172. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Jennifer Troyer National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
jennifer.troyer@nih.gov
301-312-3276

Quick answers

Is “ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) Data Generation and Resource Center” open for applications yet?

Not yet. It is a forecast — an agency's advance notice of an expected opportunity. The agency estimates posting the full notice around December 1, 2025. Forecast details and dates can change.

Who is eligible to apply for “ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) Data Generation and Resource Center”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, Independent school districts, Public colleges & universities, Federally recognized tribal governments, Public & Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Private colleges & universities, For-profit organizations (not small businesses) and Small businesses. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) Data Generation and Resource Center”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $2,750,000 and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.

How do I apply for “ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) Data Generation and Resource Center”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity FOR-HG-26-003), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 93.172