The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is preparing to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Viral INfections in the Young Lung (VINYL) Clinical Consortium, aimed at supporting research on severe viral lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in children aged 0-2 years. This initiative will involve the establishment of a consortium to phenotype affected children and follow them until preschool age to assess pulmonary sequelae, utilizing a phased award structure to fund various centers, including a Data and Analytics Coordinating Center and multiple Clinical Centers. The total funding available is projected to be up to $31.6 million, with the NOFO expected to be published in February 2025 and applications due by June 2025, leading to funding decisions anticipated in February 2026. Interested applicants should prepare their proposals in advance of these deadlines.