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

Key facts

Copied from the official Grants.gov record. Last verified October 29, 2026.

Program name

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

Issuing agency

National Institutes of Health (Department of Health and Human Services)

Opportunity number

FOR-HG-26-003

Funding type

Cooperative Agreement

Funding purpose

Health

Status

Forecasted

Application deadline

Forecasted · estimated close March 2, 2026 (agency estimate)

Agency estimates

Estimated posting: December 1, 2025. Estimated award date: July 1, 2026. Estimates can change.

Published award range

Not published by the agency

Estimated total program funding

$2,750,000

Expected number of awards

1

Cost sharing or match required

No

Eligible applicants (official categories)

• State governments
• County governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• For profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Relevant to

Businesses and NonprofitsHow we determined this: Grants.gov eligibility includes small businesses or for-profit organizations. Grants.gov eligibility includes nonprofit organizations.

Geographic restrictions

None stated in structured data (federal opportunities are often nationwide). Check the eligibility details and full announcement for any limits.

Assistance Listing (CFDA)

93.172

Official source

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Application URL

www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359206 ↗Apply through Grants.gov (Workspace) using the application package on the official listing, unless the full announcement names a different submission system.

Source identifier

Grants.gov opportunity ID 359206 · Funding opportunity number FOR-HG-26-003

Posted

July 15, 2025 · Source last updated July 15, 2025

Last verified

October 29, 2026 (against Grants.gov)

Data completeness

83% of key fields published by the sourceNot published: published funding range, eligibility criteria text.

Record confidence

mediumforecast — dates and amounts are agency estimates.

Description (from the official listing)

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.

Agency contact

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