The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Screening and Functional Validation of Human Birth Defects Genomic Variants," aimed at promoting the screening, validation, and characterization of genetic variants associated with congenital defects. This initiative seeks to bridge the gap between identifying potential genetic variants and understanding their functional implications on phenotypes related to structural birth defects, intellectual disabilities, and metabolic disorders, utilizing advances in genetic technologies and publicly available genomic data. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, such as historically black colleges, tribal governments, and community-based organizations, with a maximum funding amount of $499,999 per year for a project period of up to five years. Interested parties should submit their applications by May 7, 2025, and can reach out to the NIH OER Webmaster at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further assistance.