Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 14 130
Apply for PA 14 130
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Accelerating Improvements in the HIV Care Continuum (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.855 Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 28, 2014 and posted on Feb 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Private institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
Accelerating Improvements in the HIV Care Continuum (R21) (Funding Opportunity Number: PA 14 130) was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant opportunity designed to spark innovative, early-stage research focused on strengthening the HIV care continuum. The core purpose of the FOA was to encourage studies that address important gaps in continuum-related research, especially areas that had received less attention despite their importance for public health outcomes. The HIV care continuum framework has been widely used to measure and improve progress toward National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) goals, particularly around HIV testing, linkage to treatment, and long-term viral suppression. NIH emphasized that while the continuum has been useful for guiding interventions and tracking national progress, some key challenges related to entering care and staying engaged in care remained under-studied and required urgent, creative research attention.
This opportunity used the NIH R21 mechanism, which is typically intended for exploratory and developmental projects that test novel ideas, generate preliminary data, or open new lines of inquiry rather than supporting large, definitive trials. In practical terms, the FOA aimed to accelerate progress by funding innovative approaches that could uncover why gaps persist across continuum steps and how systems, communities, and clinical practices might close those gaps more effectively. The announcement explicitly framed the problem as not simply one of identifying people with HIV, but also ensuring timely entry into care and sustained engagement over time, recognizing that drop-offs at any stage can undermine individual health outcomes and broader prevention goals.
The funding instrument was a grant, and the activity category was health. The FOA was associated with multiple CFDA numbers reflecting the NIH institutes and scientific areas involved, including 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants), 93.855 (Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research), and 93.856 (Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research). The award ceiling listed for the opportunity was $200,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligibility was intentionally broad, reflecting NIH interest in attracting a wide range of perspectives and research settings relevant to HIV care. Eligible applicants included state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts, as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. A variety of nonprofit organizations could apply, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other nonprofit entities, along with public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. For-profit organizations were also eligible, including small businesses and other for-profit entities. The FOA also allowed applications from Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations (other than federally recognized governments), reflecting a commitment to supporting research relevant to tribal communities and sovereignty-aware public health strategies.
The FOA further clarified additional eligible applicant types, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), along with faith-based and community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies. Importantly, the announcement permitted non-U.S. entities and foreign organizations and institutions to apply, and also allowed foreign components of U.S. organizations as defined under NIH policy. This international eligibility aligns with the global dimensions of HIV research and the potential to learn from diverse care systems and epidemic contexts.
Key timeline details show the FOA was posted and created on February 28, 2014, with an original closing date of January 7, 2017, and the same date listed as the current closing date. The archive date was February 7, 2017, indicating the opportunity is no longer active for new submissions under that specific announcement. For applicants or researchers seeking the full archived details, NIH provided an additional information link to the FOA page on the NIH Grants Guide. For access or technical issues, the contact provided was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster via FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Overall, PA 14 130 was aimed at moving the field beyond well-trodden areas of the HIV continuum and toward the less-studied but highly consequential issues that affect whether people living with HIV successfully enter care and remain in care over the long term. By using an R21 mechanism and setting a moderate budget ceiling, NIH signaled a desire for agile, innovative projects that could quickly generate insights, new methods, or promising intervention concepts capable of strengthening the HIV care continuum and supporting NHAS-aligned outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Accelerating Improvements in the HIV Care Continuum (R21).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA 14 130.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The FOA was designed to spark innovative, early-stage research to strengthen the HIV care continuum, with an emphasis on addressing important gaps in continuum-related research, especially topics that had received less attention despite their public health importance.
What is meant by the "HIV care continuum" in this FOA?
The HIV care continuum is a framework commonly used to measure and improve progress toward National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) goals, particularly around HIV testing, linkage to treatment, and long-term viral suppression.
What kinds of research gaps was NIH trying to address?
NIH highlighted that, even though the continuum has been useful for guiding interventions and tracking national progress, key challenges related to entering care and staying engaged in care over time remained under-studied and required urgent, creative research attention.
What funding mechanism was used?
This opportunity used the NIH R21 mechanism.
What does the R21 mechanism generally support?
The R21 mechanism is typically intended for exploratory and developmental projects that test novel ideas, generate preliminary data, or open new lines of inquiry, rather than supporting large, definitive trials.
What type of funding instrument was this?
The funding instrument was a grant.
What was the activity category?
The activity category was health.
What was the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling was $200,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA specified no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Which CFDA numbers were associated with this FOA?
The FOA was associated with multiple CFDA numbers, including 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants), 93.855 (Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research), and 93.856 (Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included government entities (state, county, city or township), special district governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and other nonprofit entities), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities).
Were tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants included Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations (other than federally recognized governments).
Were minority-serving institutions specifically identified as eligible?
Yes. The FOA identified several additional eligible applicant types, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Could faith-based and community-based organizations apply?
Yes. The FOA explicitly included faith-based and community-based organizations among eligible applicants.
Were federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA listed eligible federal agencies among the eligible applicant types.
Were foreign organizations or non-U.S. entities eligible?
Yes. The announcement permitted applications from non-U.S. entities and foreign organizations and institutions, and also allowed foreign components of U.S. organizations as defined under NIH policy.
When was the FOA posted and created?
The FOA was posted and created on February 28, 2014.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original closing date was January 7, 2017, and the same date was listed as the current closing date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The FOA archive date was February 7, 2017, indicating the opportunity is no longer active for new submissions under that specific announcement.
Where could applicants find the full archived FOA details?
NIH provided an additional information link to the FOA page on the NIH Grants Guide for full archived details.
Who was the contact for access or technical issues?
For access or technical issues, the contact listed was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What overall approach was NIH trying to encourage with this FOA?
NIH signaled interest in agile, innovative projects that could quickly generate insights, new methods, or promising intervention concepts to better understand why gaps persist across steps of the HIV care continuum and how systems, communities, and clinical practices might close those gaps more effectively.
How did this FOA relate to the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS)?
The FOA described the HIV care continuum as a framework used to measure and improve progress toward NHAS goals, especially related to testing, linkage to care, treatment, and long-term viral suppression.
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