Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA MH 09 070
Apply for RFA MH 09 070
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Returning Combat Veterans in the Community (R01)" 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2008 and posted on Jul 24, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 2009. (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.
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), offered this discretionary research grant opportunity titled "Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Returning Combat Veterans in the Community (R01)" under Funding Opportunity Number RFA-MH-09-070. The main goal of the announcement was to support rigorous research that examines how well existing community-based programs are working for recent combat veterans as they transition back into civilian life. Rather than focusing on inventing brand-new services from scratch, the emphasis was on studying the real-world impact of programs already operating at the national, state, and local levels, and generating evidence about what strategies actually help veterans adjust after deployment.
The program focus centers on the adjustment and mental health needs of returning service members, explicitly including National Guard and Army Reserve personnel as well as newly separated active duty veterans. These groups often face unique challenges because they may return quickly to civilian workplaces and communities that have less direct connection to military systems, and they may rely more on local supports than on military or VA-based services. The FOA sought projects that could produce new, practical knowledge about effective approaches for supporting successful reintegration from combat roles into civilian roles, with attention to mental health outcomes and broader adjustment issues that affect daily functioning.
NIMH framed the expected benefits broadly. Findings from funded studies were intended to help not only service members themselves, but also families, employers, and the agencies that design or fund community supports at the federal, state, and local levels. In other words, the research was meant to inform policy and program decisions and to guide future initiatives aimed at veterans who have recently returned from combat. The underlying expectation was that strong evidence about program impact could improve how communities respond, how resources are targeted, and how support systems are built or refined to better meet veterans needs.
This opportunity used the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism, which generally supports investigator-initiated research projects with a defined scope and set of aims. The announcement anticipated an NIMH commitment of about $2.0 million in Fiscal Year 2009, with an estimated 3 to 6 awards expected, indicating a competitive program designed to fund a small number of relatively substantial studies rather than many smaller projects.
In terms of eligibility, the FOA was open to a wide range of applicant organizations. Eligible applicants included for-profit organizations (including small businesses), state governments, special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (including those outside the higher-education category). It also included Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other entities as described in the full announcement. Additional eligible categories explicitly noted included Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), Indian/Native American tribal governments that are not federally recognized, and U.S. territories or possessions. No cost sharing or matching was required, which can reduce barriers for applicants and encourages participation from community-oriented organizations and institutions that may not have large discretionary funds.
Key administrative details included a Posted Date of July 24, 2008, with an Original and Current Closing Date of May 1, 2009, and an Archive Date of June 1, 2009, indicating the opportunity has closed. The associated CFDA number was 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants), and the activity category was Health. The full announcement was available through the NIH grants guide, and NIH provided a contact point through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or linking issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Returning Combat Veterans in the Community (R01)."
Which agency offered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-MH-09-070.
What type of grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity used the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism.
What is the main goal of this FOA?
The main goal was to support rigorous research evaluating how well existing community-based programs work for recent combat veterans as they transition back into civilian life, generating evidence on strategies that support reintegration and adjustment.
Is the focus on creating new programs or evaluating existing programs?
The emphasis was on studying the real-world impact of programs that already exist and operate at national, state, and local levels, rather than inventing brand-new services from scratch.
Who is the intended population for the research?
The focus includes returning service members and recent combat veterans, explicitly including National Guard personnel, Army Reserve personnel, and newly separated active duty veterans.
Why does the FOA specifically mention National Guard and Army Reserve personnel?
These groups may return quickly to civilian workplaces and communities that have less direct connection to military systems, and they may rely more heavily on local supports than on military or VA-based services.
What kinds of outcomes or issues were expected to be addressed?
The FOA emphasized mental health outcomes and broader adjustment issues that affect daily functioning, with attention to successful reintegration from combat roles into civilian roles.
How is “community-based” framed in this announcement?
The announcement highlighted programs operating in real-world community settings at the national, state, and local levels, as opposed to programs delivered solely through military systems.
Who was expected to benefit from findings generated by funded research?
NIMH framed the benefits broadly, including potential value for service members, families, employers, and agencies that design or fund community supports at federal, state, and local levels.
How were the findings intended to be used?
Findings were intended to inform policy and program decisions and guide future initiatives aimed at veterans recently returned from combat, improving how communities respond and how resources are targeted.
How much funding did NIMH anticipate committing for this opportunity?
NIMH anticipated a commitment of about $2.0 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2009.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The FOA estimated approximately 3 to 6 awards.
What does the anticipated number of awards suggest about competitiveness?
With an estimated 3 to 6 awards and a defined funding commitment, the program was positioned as a competitive opportunity intended to fund a small number of relatively substantial studies.
What is the Posted Date for this FOA?
The Posted Date was July 24, 2008.
What were the application closing date and archive date?
The Original and Current Closing Date was May 1, 2009. The Archive Date was June 1, 2009.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. Based on the closing date (May 1, 2009) and the archive date (June 1, 2009), this opportunity has closed.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number was 93.242, listed as Mental Health Research Grants.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was Health.
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility included a wide range of entities, including for-profit organizations (including small businesses), state governments, special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status). The FOA also included Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other entities as described in the full announcement.
Were minority-serving institutions and similar categories included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The FOA explicitly noted categories including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), and Indian/Native American tribal governments that are not federally recognized.
Were U.S. territories or possessions included in the eligible applicant categories?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions were explicitly included among eligible categories.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA stated that no cost sharing or matching was required.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement was available through the NIH grants guide.
Who was listed as a contact for access or linking issues?
NIH provided a contact point through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or linking issues.
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