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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alcohol Use Disorders Behavioral Treatment, Services and Recovery Research (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 17, 2015 and posted on Jul 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2018. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses County governments.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Alcohol Use Disorders Behavioral Treatment, Services and Recovery Research (R03) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA 15-300) was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program intended to support small, focused research projects that improve understanding of how behavioral treatments for alcohol use disorders (AUD) work in real-world settings and how recovery unfolds over time. The announcement encouraged studies that look beyond individual-level clinical outcomes and instead examine the broader systems that shape whether people can actually access effective care. In practical terms, the FOA emphasized research on organizational, financial, and management factors that can either help or hinder the delivery of AUD services, along with research on the processes and experiences commonly described as recovery from AUD.
Because this was an R03 mechanism, the program was geared toward pilot or feasibility work, secondary analyses, targeted data collection, and other tightly scoped projects that can answer specific questions quickly and efficiently. The listed award ceiling was $50,000, reinforcing that this was designed for smaller studies rather than large clinical trials or multi-site implementation efforts. The program fell under the NIH health funding category and aligned with the Alcohol Research Programs CFDA listing (93.273). Cost sharing or matching was not required, which typically lowers barriers for organizations that might otherwise struggle to contribute non-federal funds.
The scope of research highlighted three interconnected areas. First, behavioral treatment research for AUD, which can include evaluating or refining counseling approaches, behavioral interventions, and service models that aim to reduce harmful drinking and support sustained change. Second, services and systems research focused on how treatment is organized and delivered, including the way clinics, community programs, and healthcare organizations structure workflows, staff roles, referral pathways, and quality improvement practices. Third, recovery research, aimed at understanding the longer-term patterns and supports that help people maintain gains, rebuild functioning, and navigate relapse risk, including how services and community resources interact over time. A central theme is that effective treatment is not only about the therapy itself, but also about whether the surrounding delivery system makes that therapy accessible, affordable, consistent, and sustainable.
Eligibility was broad and included a wide range of domestic and non-U.S. entities. Eligible applicants included nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, public and private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and various levels of government such as state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The FOA also explicitly noted additional eligible groups 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, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and certain eligible federal agencies. This wide eligibility pool signaled NIH interest in research that can be anchored in community settings and real service systems, not only traditional academic environments.
Key administrative details reflect that this was a time-limited announcement that has since closed. The FOA was posted and created on July 17, 2015, with an original and final closing date of September 7, 2018, and an archive date of October 8, 2018. Applicants or interested parties were directed to the full announcement on the NIH grants website, and technical access questions were routed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts provided.
FAQs: Alcohol Use Disorders Behavioral Treatment, Services and Recovery Research (R03) - PA 15-300
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity, titled Alcohol Use Disorders Behavioral Treatment, Services and Recovery Research (R03) (Funding Opportunity Number PA 15-300), was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program supporting small, focused research projects related to alcohol use disorders (AUD).
What was the main purpose of PA 15-300?
The program was intended to improve understanding of how behavioral treatments for AUD work in real-world settings and how recovery unfolds over time. It encouraged projects that look beyond individual clinical outcomes and examine the broader systems that affect access to effective care.
What kind of research topics did the FOA emphasize?
The announcement emphasized research on organizational, financial, and management factors that can help or hinder the delivery of AUD services, along with research examining the processes and lived experiences often described as recovery from AUD.
What does the R03 mechanism mean for project size and scope?
Because this was an R03 mechanism, it was geared toward small, tightly scoped projects that can answer focused questions efficiently. Examples mentioned include pilot or feasibility work, secondary analyses, and targeted data collection.
What was the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling was $50,000, reinforcing that the program was intended for smaller studies rather than large clinical trials or multi-site implementation efforts.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA stated that cost sharing or matching was not required.
Which broad research areas were highlighted?
The scope highlighted three interconnected areas:
- Behavioral treatment research for AUD (for example, evaluating or refining counseling approaches, behavioral interventions, and service models)
- Services and systems research (how treatment is organized and delivered in clinics, community programs, and healthcare organizations, including workflows, staff roles, referral pathways, and quality improvement)
- Recovery research (longer-term patterns and supports that help people maintain gains, rebuild functioning, and manage relapse risk, including interactions between services and community resources over time)
What is the central theme behind the research scope?
A central theme was that effective treatment is not only about the therapy itself, but also about whether the surrounding service delivery system makes that therapy accessible, affordable, consistent, and sustainable.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included many domestic and non-U.S. entities. Eligible applicants included nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status), public and private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and multiple levels of government (state, county, city or township, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities).
Did the FOA identify specific institution types as eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly noted eligibility for groups 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).
Were faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA indicated that faith-based and community-based organizations were included among eligible applicants.
Were U.S. territories or possessions included in eligibility?
Yes. The FOA included U.S. territories or possessions among eligible applicants.
Were any federal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA mentioned that certain eligible federal agencies could apply.
What funding category and CFDA listing did this program align with?
The program fell under the NIH health funding category and aligned with the Alcohol Research Programs CFDA listing 93.273.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. This was a time-limited announcement that has closed and is archived.
When was the FOA created and posted?
The FOA was posted and created on July 17, 2015.
What were the closing and archive dates?
The original and final closing date was September 7, 2018, and the archive date was October 8, 2018.
Where were applicants directed for the full announcement?
Applicants and interested parties were directed to the full announcement on the NIH grants website.
Where were technical access questions routed?
Technical access questions were routed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts provided in the announcement.
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