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NIH Blueprint Initiative: Tools for Germline Gene Editing in the Nervous System

National Institutes of Health

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Estimated deadline 2026-10-12Last verified: 2026-08-06

About This Grant

The NIH Blueprint (a consortium of NIH Institutes that support neuroscience research) seeks to advance its mission by supporting the development, optimization, validation, and application of germline and somatic transgenic and gene-editing approaches in experimental systems modeling key features of human brain anatomy, circuitry, cognition, behavior, and lifespan. This initiative will build on the previously supported marmoset gene-editing infrastructure, by integrating New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) with other models, to advance understanding of human brain function and disease, including human-derived NAMs for cross-species comparisons across development. Many mechanisms of complex conditions, such as autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, and other behavioral/developmental disorders, cannot yet be captured in NAMs and are therefore high priorities for research investment to accelerate development and validation of human-derived NAMs. Appropriate models should be used and clearly justified as necessary for questions involving neuroanatomy, circuit function, cognition, behavior, or lifespan phenotyping related to human brain disease and function. Grant authorities are as follows: 42 U.S.C 241 and 284.

Grant Summary

NIH Blueprint Initiative: Tools for Germline Gene Editing in the Nervous System is a National Institutes of Health grant providing up to $1.2M for small business, municipality, university. This is a forecast: it is not yet open for applications, and the estimated deadline is 2026-10-12. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

health

Eligibility

  • 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).
small businessmunicipalityuniversitytribal governmentnonprofitschool district

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $1.2M

Estimated Deadline

Estimated 2026-10-12

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for NIH Blueprint Initiative: Tools for Germline Gene Editing in the Nervous System from National Institutes of Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institutes of Health before the deadline.
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NIH Blueprint Initiative: Tools for Germline Gene Editing in the Nervous System: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the NIH Blueprint Initiative: Tools for Germline Gene Editing in the Nervous System?

NIH Blueprint Initiative: Tools for Germline Gene Editing in the Nervous System is offered by National Institutes of Health. The listing names these applicant types: small business, municipality, university, tribal government, nonprofit, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.

How much funding does the NIH Blueprint Initiative: Tools for Germline Gene Editing in the Nervous System provide?

NIH Blueprint Initiative: Tools for Germline Gene Editing in the Nervous System provides up to $1.2M per award from National Institutes of Health. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the NIH Blueprint Initiative: Tools for Germline Gene Editing in the Nervous System deadline?

NIH Blueprint Initiative: Tools for Germline Gene Editing in the Nervous System is a forecast from National Institutes of Health: it is not yet open for applications. The funder's estimated deadline is 2026-10-12, and forecast dates often change. Confirm the official posting with the funder before you prepare an application.

How do you apply for the NIH Blueprint Initiative: Tools for Germline Gene Editing in the Nervous System?

To apply for NIH Blueprint Initiative: Tools for Germline Gene Editing in the Nervous System, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institutes of Health.

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