ForecastedFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesRFA-AG-27-005

The NIA Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease Data Storage Site (NIAGADS)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Nov 1, 2026(19 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is a forecast for a single NIH/NIA cooperative agreement to run NIAGADS, the federal cloud platform that stores and serves Alzheimer's disease genetic and genomic data. It is for organizations that can build and operate secure, large-scale biomedical data infrastructure with curation, analysis tools, security, and user training. Retail shops, contractors, manufacturers, and anyone without genomics data-platform capability should not bother applying.

Best for
Cloud data platform and bioinformatics teams with genomics experience, Research computing and data curation organizations, Nonprofits and universities running secure scientific data repositories, Tribal and government entities able to host federal-compliant data infrastructure
Not for
Businesses with no genomics, cloud computing, or biomedical data capability, Organizations seeking general operating funds or unrelated R&D support, Applicants unwilling to operate under a cooperative agreement with substantial federal involvement
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Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training, stem)
69
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
68
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Healthcare & BiotechDeadline is more than 30 days away
61
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Technology & SoftwareDeadline is more than 30 days away
58
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
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Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
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Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
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Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
52
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
50
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
50
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Construction & InfrastructureMatches your industry (infrastructure)
47
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ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
47
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
47
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Infrastructure, Operating support, Technical assistance, Training, R&D
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 1, 2026. Note that this is a forecast notice; applications are not being solicited yet, and the final notice may adjust timing.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profit organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, state and local governments, federally and non-federally recognized tribal organizations, public housing authorities, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, and certain others such as federal agencies, U.S. territories, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and foreign institutions. The award is a cooperative agreement, so NIH will be substantially involved in the work.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are listed as eligible, but the notice does not specify whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify, so check the final NOFO when it is published.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

Forecasted NIH/NIA cooperative agreement (U24) to develop, operate, and sustain NIAGADS, a secure cloud-based data storage and computing platform for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias genetic/genomic data. Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, governments, tribes, and higher-ed institutions; funds support data curation, analysis tools, security, interoperab

About this grant

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to develop, operate, and sustain a cloud-based data storage and computing platform that democratizes access to large-scale Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD) genetic and genomic data. The platform must be secure, scalable, and interoperable. The platform will support the NIA Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease Data Storage Site (NIAGADS), the primary NIA-supported repository for the archiving and distribution of human genetic data related to AD/ADRD. The purpose of the platform will be to: - Enable efficient ingestion, curation, harmonization, and analysis of multi-ancestry, large population-scale datasets; - Provide robust analysis, visualization, and artificial intelligence -ready resources within secure cloud workspaces; - Ensure compliance with federal security and data-sharing policies; - Promote interoperability with other NIH- and NIA-supported repositories; and - Provide user support, training, and community engagement. The NOFO aims to foster collaboration, accelerate discovery, and maximize the scientific value and impact of AD/ADRD genetics research for the broader research community. By improving data accessibility, interoperability, reporting, reproducibility, and scalable computational systems that enable rigorous, reproducible, and transparent research, the NOFO seeks to align with the NIH’s plan for Gold Standard Science and the AD/ADRD Research Implementation Milestones . Additionally, the NOFO seeks to address the Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's recommendation of ensuring broad, secure access to high-value datasets and enhancing data usability to maximize the return on research investments and support future discoveries in AD/ADRD. Moreover, the NOFO intends to directly advance NIA’s Strategic Directions , particularly Goal G to support the infrastructure and resources necessary for high-quality research, by strengthening data sharing, computational infrastructure, and research rigor across the AD/ADRD community. The NOFO intends to utilize the U24 activity code. Applications are not being solicited at this time. This notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects.

Who can apply

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).

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science
  • Technology

Program contact

NIA Scientific ContactNIA-NOFO-Scientific@nih.govPlease contact via e-mail.

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