RFA-AI-23-032: Bioinformatics Resource Centers (BRCs) for Infectious Diseases (U24 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2023.
National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $2.5 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on August 25, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 16, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.5 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeU24
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNIAID
- Median yearly award$3.2 million
- Typical project length5 years
- U24, Resource-Related Research Project Cooperative Agreement. Shared research resources such as data centers or coordinating centers, with substantial NIH involvement. Other open U24 notices.
Projects funded under RFA-AI-23-032 were run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID, 3 projects). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read RFA-AI-23-032 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Posted | May 15, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 25, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 30, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district 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
- Nonprofits that do not have 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Projects NIH funded under this notice had a median yearly award of $3.2 million; it allows up to $2.5 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (67% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits applications for the Bioinformatics Resource Center (BRC) Program that will (1) provide integrated knowledgebases to accelerate basic and applied human infectious diseases research, (2) develop advanced innovative bioinformatics technologies for software and tools, (3) offer state-of-the-art bioinformatics services for investigators in need and, (4) provide cutting-edge informatics support to the research community during public health emergencies.
Funded under RFA-AI-23-032 so far
NIH funded 3 projects under RFA-AI-23-032 in fiscal 2024 to 2026, at 3 institutions. The median yearly award was $3.2 million.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| An in integrated platform for multiomic analyses of pathogen and host data using scalable public infrastructure | The Pennsylvania State University | 2026 | $471,349 |
| Pathogen Data Network | Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics | 2026 | $2.8 million |
| The Bacterial and Viral Bioinformatics Resource Center (BV-BRC) | University of Chicago | 2026 | $499,998 |
Who has won Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research (93.855) awarded $22 billion across 13,282 grant awards, an average of $1.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Washington | 85 | $938 million |
| Duke University | North Carolina | 230 | $781 million |
| University of California, Los Angeles | California | 138 | $745 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 321 | $668 million |
| Emory University | Georgia | 282 | $650 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is RFA-AI-23-032 still open?
No. It closed on August 25, 2023.
Who can apply for Bioinformatics Resource Centers (BRCs) for Infectious Diseases (U24 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Bioinformatics Resource Centers (BRCs) for Infectious Diseases (U24 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)?
Closed August 25, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $2.5 million each.
Who has been funded under RFA-AI-23-032?
NIH RePORTER lists 3 projects funded under RFA-AI-23-032 in fiscal 2024 to 2026, at 3 institutions. The most were at The Pennsylvania State University, Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, University of Chicago.
Who has won Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Duke University, University of California, Los Angeles. The program made 13,282 awards worth $22 billion in that time.
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