RNomics Molecular Standards
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- Posted
- August 5, 2026
- Closes
- See announcement
- Program funding
- $6,500,000
- Expected awards
- 3
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Assistance listing
- 93.310
- Category
- Health
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.310 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.
- FY2024 obligated
- $1.2B
- FY2025 obligated
- $1B
- FY2026 (to date) obligated
- $564M
- Awards in window
- 4,858
Top recipients: Washington University, the, The Leland Stanford Junior University, Yale Univ, The Johns Hopkins University, New York University
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed August 2026
Synopsis
The NIH Common Fund, in partnership with other NIH Institutes and Centers, plans to issue Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for the RNomics program, which seeks to develop tools for studying the full set of RNA molecules (the RNome) in cells and tissues. The program will support technologies and resources that enable integrated analysis of RNA sequences, modifications, structures, locations, interactions, and functions to advance understanding of health and disease. RNomics includes four initiatives: technology enhancement centers, transformative technologies, molecular standards, and a coordinating center. Applications are not being solicited at this time. This notice is being provided to give potential applicants time to develop meaningful collaborations and strong projects.
This NOFO will support the molecular standards initiative. Awards will support development, testing, refinement, and distribution of RNA molecular reference standards for use across the RNomics program and the broader research community. The work will include initial and expanded releases of standards for modified nucleosides and modified oligonucleotides, guidance on best practices for selecting and using standards, and planning for long-term availability beyond the funding period. These standards will support benchmarking, reproducibility, and comparison of RNA technologies across laboratories and platforms.
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- City or township governments
- County governments
Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).
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