Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA FD 13 002
Apply for RFA FD 13 002
- The Food Drug Administration in the consumer protection environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2013 Assuring Radiation Protection" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.103 Food and Drug AdministrationResearch.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 29, 2013 and posted on Jan 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 2, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2013 Assuring Radiation Protection grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-FD-13-002) is an FDA cooperative agreement designed to support a long-running national forum that helps states and the federal government coordinate on radiation control and radiological health issues. FDA has supported this effort since 1968 in collaboration with key federal partners, including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The main purpose is to keep state radiation control programs and federal agencies aligned, sharing information and best practices so they can address both existing and emerging radiation exposure concerns more efficiently, especially in an environment of limited public resources.
At its core, the opportunity funds structured collaboration rather than a single narrow research project. The forum is meant to generate practical, actionable coordination across jurisdictions by bringing together state program representatives, federal liaisons, and related partners (including tribal organizations) to identify mutual radiological health problems, study them jointly, and develop recommendations and solutions that can be applied broadly. The emphasis is on improving coordination, avoiding duplicated effort, and producing original, field-informed perspectives that help agencies respond to real-world radiation protection challenges.
The announcement describes three main mechanisms the forum uses to achieve this coordination. First, when a radiation control issue needs focused attention, committees and working groups are formed that include representatives from state radiation control programs and liaison members from relevant federal agencies. These groups evaluate the issue and develop recommendations. Those recommendations are then reviewed by a central management board, and the final recommended actions are communicated to the appropriate federal and state agencies and tribal organizations for consideration and implementation. Second, the forum convenes annual meetings that bring federal and state officials together to present and discuss outcomes from the recommended actions. These meetings also include workshops that help define new or evolving problems and shared areas of concern, along with clinics that demonstrate useful radiological health techniques, procedures, and systems. The annual meeting is described as roughly four days long and typically draws about 350 participants, signaling a substantial national convening function. Third, the forum supports additional educational activities aimed at both state personnel with radiation control responsibilities and the general public, with the goal of improving understanding of radiation exposure issues and proposed solutions. The methods mentioned include videotapes, publications, and training courses, reflecting a mix of professional development and public-facing education.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, meaning FDA expects substantial involvement and collaboration with the awardees rather than a hands-off grant relationship. The activity categories listed include consumer protection, environment, science and technology, and other research and development, which fits the program’s role in protecting public health through coordinated radiation control policy, practice, and education. The opportunity anticipated making 7 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000. The award amount is listed with both a ceiling and a floor of $400,000, indicating each award was expected to be funded at approximately that level. No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated.
Eligibility is broad across public and private entities, including state governments, county governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Key dates in the notice include a posted date of January 30, 2013, and an application closing date of April 2, 2013 (original and current closing date are the same). The archive date is May 2, 2013. The program is associated with the FDA CFDA listing 93.103.
For applicants or stakeholders needing the complete Request for Applications text, the notice directs inquiries to Gladys Melendez Bohler at FDA (phone 301-827-7175, email gladys.bohler@fda.hhs.gov), who is listed as the grants management officer/specialist contact for access and assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 2013 Assuring Radiation Protection (RFA-FD-13-002)
What is the 2013 Assuring Radiation Protection grant opportunity?
It is an FDA cooperative agreement funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-FD-13-002) intended to support a long-running national forum focused on radiation control and radiological health coordination across states, the federal government, and other partners.
Who is the sponsoring agency and what type of award is this?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which means FDA expects substantial involvement and collaboration with awardees rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to keep state radiation control programs and federal agencies aligned by sharing information and best practices, improving coordination, avoiding duplicated effort, and addressing both existing and emerging radiation exposure concerns, especially in an environment of limited public resources.
Is this funding meant for a single research project?
No. The opportunity is described as funding structured collaboration through a national forum, rather than supporting one narrow research project. The focus is practical, actionable coordination across jurisdictions.
What kinds of organizations and partners are involved in this national forum?
The forum is meant to bring together representatives from state radiation control programs, federal liaisons, related partners, and tribal organizations to identify mutual radiological health problems, study them jointly, and develop recommendations and solutions for broader application.
Which federal partners have historically collaborated with FDA on this effort?
The notice states FDA has supported the effort since 1968 in collaboration with key federal partners, including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
How does the forum develop and communicate recommendations?
When an issue needs focused attention, committees and working groups are formed with representatives from state radiation control programs and liaison members from relevant federal agencies. These groups evaluate the issue and develop recommendations. A central management board reviews the recommendations, and final recommended actions are communicated to appropriate federal and state agencies and tribal organizations for consideration and implementation.
What role do annual meetings play in this program?
The forum convenes annual meetings to bring federal and state officials together to present and discuss outcomes from recommended actions. These meetings also include workshops to define new or evolving problems and shared concerns, along with clinics that demonstrate radiological health techniques, procedures, and systems.
How long is the annual meeting and how large is it typically?
The annual meeting is described as roughly four days long and typically draws about 350 participants.
Does the program include education or training activities?
Yes. The forum supports additional educational activities aimed at state personnel with radiation control responsibilities and the general public to improve understanding of radiation exposure issues and proposed solutions. The notice mentions methods such as videotapes, publications, and training courses.
What activity categories are associated with this funding opportunity?
The activity categories listed include consumer protection, environment, science and technology, and other research and development.
How much total funding was anticipated and how many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated making 7 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000.
What is the expected award size per recipient?
The award amount is shown with both a ceiling and a floor of $400,000, indicating each award was expected to be funded at approximately $400,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad and includes state governments, county governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted date is January 30, 2013. The application closing date is April 2, 2013 (listed as both the original and current closing date). The archive date is May 2, 2013.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with FDA CFDA listing 93.103.
Where can applicants get the full Request for Applications (RFA) text or additional help?
The notice directs inquiries to Gladys Melendez Bohler at FDA, who is listed as the grants management officer/specialist contact for access and assistance. Phone: 301-827-7175. Email: gladys.bohler@fda.hhs.gov.
What is the overall problem this forum is trying to solve?
The forum is designed to improve coordination and information-sharing across jurisdictions so that state and federal agencies can address real-world radiation protection challenges more efficiently, reduce duplicated effort, and generate field-informed recommendations that can be considered for implementation by relevant agencies and tribal organizations.
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