Pilot Projects to Enhance the Human Virome Program (R03, Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

About this grant

The Common Fund Human Virome Program (HVP) aims to extensively and comprehensively characterize the human virome and create tools, models, and methods that will enable an in-depth study of its variation and composition in relation to host factors and its influence on health and disease. The purpose of this NOFO is to support small pilot projects that extend the goals of the HVP, including further validating, improving, and complementing existing and newly developed tools from the HVP program by Grant Number: RFA-RM-26-024. Expected awards: 13.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• 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;
• Grant Number: RFA-RM-26-024

What the funding covers

• Award Range: $50,000 to $1,00,000
• Expected Number of Awards: 13
• Total Program Funding: $20,00,000

How to apply

1. 1Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
2. 2Grant Number: RFA-RM-26-024
3. 3Posted: 2026-03-10

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