Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA NR 13 001
Apply for RFA NR 13 001
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Addressing Needs of Informal Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimers Disease in the Context of Sociodemographic Factors (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.361 Nursing Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 12, 2012 and posted on Jul 12, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 14, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Small businesses County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Addressing Needs of Informal Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimers Disease in the Context of Sociodemographic Factors (R01)" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-NR-13-001) was issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). It is an R01 discretionary grant mechanism focused on health and education-related research under CFDA 93.361 (Nursing Research). The central aim is to improve understanding of, and support for, informal (unpaid, typically family or friend) caregivers who provide care to individuals living with Alzheimers disease and related dementias, with explicit attention to how caregivers experiences and outcomes differ depending on sociodemographic context.
A defining feature of this funding announcement is its emphasis on sociodemographic factors as key drivers of caregiver needs, stressors, resources, and health outcomes. The opportunity highlights factors such as geography (including rural versus urban settings and regional access to services), socioeconomic status, educational level, cultural background, race and ethnicity, gender, and age. NINR points to existing research showing that these characteristics shape how caregivers experience caregiving, how they navigate healthcare and community systems, what kinds of support they can realistically access, and how well they are able to maintain their own physical and mental health while providing ongoing care. In practical terms, the announcement is pushing applicants to move beyond one-size-fits-all caregiver programs and instead design and test approaches that fit the realities of different groups of caregivers.
The announcement has two major research purposes. First, it seeks the development of interventions that directly address the needs of informal dementia caregivers while accounting for sociodemographic differences. That means proposals could focus on creating, adapting, or rigorously evaluating supportive interventions that are appropriate for specific caregiver populations or settings, with outcomes tied to caregiver well-being, burden, coping, health behaviors, or other measurable caregiver-related endpoints. Second, it encourages research that helps inform intervention development by more clearly describing and understanding caregiver experiences across different sociodemographic contexts. This includes studies that examine caregivers unique perceptions, knowledge, decision-making challenges, support needs, and outcomes, with the goal of identifying what is distinct about particular groups and why certain approaches may work better for them.
In terms of funding scale and limits, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $3,000,000 and an award ceiling of $350,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for applicants that might not have access to supplemental funds. The funding instrument is a standard research project grant (R01), which typically supports hypothesis-driven or intervention-focused projects that can demonstrate a clear scientific premise, feasible methods, and a meaningful contribution to public health and clinical practice.
Eligibility was intentionally broad and included many types of organizations that might be positioned to conduct caregiver research or implement interventions. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and a wide range of government entities such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities or Indian housing authorities. The announcement also explicitly referenced eligibility for a number of institution types and community-embedded organizations, such as faith-based or community-based organizations, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and regional organizations, as well as certain eligible federal agencies. At the same time, the FOA clearly excluded non-U.S. entities: foreign institutions were not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations were not eligible, and foreign components were not allowed as defined by NIH policy.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on July 12, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 14, 2012, and it was archived on October 15, 2012. The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide, and the provided contact pathway for access or linking issues was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster. Overall, the grant opportunity reflects NINRs interest in research that does two things at once: it deepens the evidence base around how caregiving differs across populations and circumstances, and it translates that understanding into practical, testable interventions aimed at improving caregiver health and well-being while supporting sustained dementia care in the community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Addressing Needs of Informal Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimers Disease in the Context of Sociodemographic Factors (R01)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-NR-13-001.
Which agency issued this funding opportunity?
This funding opportunity was issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).
What type of grant mechanism is this?
This opportunity uses the R01 research project grant mechanism (a discretionary grant mechanism).
What is the program area or CFDA listing associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 93.361, Nursing Research.
What is the central aim of the opportunity?
The central aim is to improve understanding of, and support for, informal (unpaid, typically family or friend) caregivers who provide care to individuals living with Alzheimers disease and related dementias, with explicit attention to how caregiver experiences and outcomes differ depending on sociodemographic context.
Who is considered an "informal caregiver" in this announcement?
An informal caregiver is described as an unpaid caregiver, typically a family member or friend, who provides care to a person living with Alzheimers disease and related dementias.
What makes this FOA distinct from general caregiver research opportunities?
A defining feature is the emphasis on sociodemographic factors as key drivers of caregiver needs, stressors, resources, and health outcomes, pushing applicants beyond one-size-fits-all caregiver programs toward approaches tailored to different caregiver groups and settings.
What sociodemographic factors are specifically highlighted?
The FOA highlights geography (including rural versus urban settings and regional access to services), socioeconomic status, educational level, cultural background, race and ethnicity, gender, and age.
How does the FOA describe the role of geography in caregiver needs?
Geography is framed in terms of differences such as rural versus urban settings and regional access to services, which can shape what resources caregivers can realistically access and how they navigate systems of care.
What are the two major research purposes of this funding opportunity?
The FOA identifies two main purposes: (1) developing interventions that directly address the needs of informal dementia caregivers while accounting for sociodemographic differences, and (2) conducting research that informs intervention development by describing and understanding caregiver experiences across different sociodemographic contexts.
What kinds of projects fit under the intervention development purpose?
Projects may create, adapt, or rigorously evaluate supportive interventions that are appropriate for specific caregiver populations or settings, with outcomes tied to caregiver-related endpoints such as well-being, burden, coping, health behaviors, or other measurable caregiver outcomes.
What kinds of projects fit under the "inform intervention development" purpose?
Projects may examine caregivers unique perceptions, knowledge, decision-making challenges, support needs, and outcomes across sociodemographic contexts, aiming to identify what is distinct about particular groups and why certain approaches may work better for them.
Does the FOA encourage one-size-fits-all caregiver programs?
No. The opportunity explicitly pushes applicants to move beyond one-size-fits-all programs and instead develop and test approaches that fit the realities of different caregiver groups defined by sociodemographic context.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this FOA?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $3,000,000.
What is the award ceiling for individual awards?
The award ceiling is $350,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a standard research project grant (R01).
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits); small businesses; for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and various government entities (state, county, city or township, special district, independent school district, and public housing authorities or Indian housing authorities). The FOA also explicitly references certain institution types and community-embedded organizations such as faith-based or community-based organizations, HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), regional organizations, and certain eligible federal agencies.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly references eligibility for faith-based or community-based organizations.
Are minority-serving institutions mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly references Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy for this FOA?
No. The FOA states that foreign components are not allowed as defined by NIH policy.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 12, 2012.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed was September 14, 2012.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 15, 2012.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide.
Who is listed as the contact for access or linking issues?
The contact pathway provided for access or linking issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster.
What overall priorities does the FOA reflect from NINR?
It reflects NINRs interest in research that both deepens the evidence base on how caregiving differs across populations and circumstances and translates that understanding into practical, testable interventions aimed at improving caregiver health and well-being while supporting sustained dementia care in the community.
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