Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 10 101
Apply for PA 10 101
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alcohol Use Disorders Treatment, Services Research, and Recovery (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 Mar 28, 2013 and posted on Mar 17, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 29, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments.
- 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) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Alcohol Use Disorders Treatment, Services Research, and Recovery (R03) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-10-101) is a National Institutes of Health grant announcement issued through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). It is designed to fund small, focused research projects that strengthen the evidence base around how alcohol use disorders are treated, how treatment and related services are delivered, and how recovery happens and is sustained. The overall aim is to support practical research that can improve outcomes for people with alcohol use disorders by advancing both clinical approaches (behavioral and pharmacological) and the real-world systems that determine whether effective care actually reaches patients.
In terms of scientific focus, the announcement encourages studies in three broad areas. First, it supports research on behavioral treatments for alcohol use disorders, which can include therapy models, counseling strategies, contingency management approaches, digital or telehealth-delivered interventions, or other psychosocial methods intended to reduce harmful drinking and support long-term change. Second, it supports pharmacological treatment research, meaning studies involving medications used to treat alcohol use disorders, including questions about effectiveness, adherence, implementation, side effect management, patient selection, or how medications can be combined with behavioral supports. Third, it places strong emphasis on services research, especially the organizational, financial, and management factors that help or hinder the delivery of alcohol-related care. That can include work on how clinics are structured, how staff roles and workflows affect treatment access, how reimbursement and funding policies influence service availability, and how leadership or management practices shape treatment quality. Alongside treatment and services delivery, the FOA also explicitly includes research on recovery, recognizing recovery as a phenomenon worth studying in its own right, including pathways to remission, relapse prevention, recovery supports, and factors that sustain improvements over time.
This funding uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, which is meant for projects that are limited in size and scope but can still answer meaningful questions or produce data that supports larger future studies. The R03 mechanism is commonly used for pilot and feasibility studies that test whether an approach is workable, secondary analyses of existing datasets that can yield new insights without collecting new data, and small self-contained research projects that can be completed relatively quickly. It also supports development of research methods or new research technology, which might include designing measurement tools, testing data collection approaches, or building and validating new ways to assess treatment engagement, recovery progress, or service system performance. The key idea is that the work should be doable in a short period of time with limited resources, while still being rigorous and useful.
The FOA is part of a set of parallel announcements that share the same scientific scope but differ by grant mechanism. Specifically, it runs alongside PA-10-100 (R01), which supports larger and more extensive research projects, and PA-10-102 (R21), which typically supports exploratory or developmental work. Applicants choosing the R03 route are generally proposing smaller studies than an R01 and often more tightly bounded work than an R21, although the best fit depends on the project goals, timeline, and budget needs.
Funding levels and the number of awards are not fixed in the announcement because NIAAA expects applications to vary widely in topic, approach, and cost. As a result, award size and project duration can differ from one grant to another. The total amount awarded and how many projects are funded ultimately depends on the number of applications submitted under this mechanism, the scientific merit and overall quality of those applications, and the requested budgets and timelines.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, state governments, and a range of tribal entities including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations. The eligibility language also notes additional categories such as historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and even non-U.S. (foreign) entities. Federal agencies may also be eligible as applicants under the terms described. This wide eligibility reflects the fact that alcohol treatment and recovery research can be conducted in many settings, from academic medical centers to community-based programs and health systems.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary health-related grant under CFDA 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs) and does not require cost sharing or matching funds. The opportunity was posted on March 17, 2010, with later record dates showing creation and archive details, and it references the full announcement hosted on the NIH grants guide site. For technical issues accessing the announcement, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Alcohol Use Disorders Treatment, Services Research, and Recovery (R03) opportunity?
It is an NIH funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for small, focused research projects that strengthen the evidence base for how alcohol use disorders are treated, how treatment and related services are delivered, and how recovery happens and is sustained.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-10-101.
Which NIH Institute issues this announcement?
This FOA is issued through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the main goal of this FOA?
The overall aim is to support practical research that can improve outcomes for people with alcohol use disorders by advancing clinical approaches (behavioral and pharmacological) and improving the real-world systems that affect whether effective care reaches patients.
What types of research topics does the FOA encourage?
The FOA encourages studies across three broad areas: behavioral treatments, pharmacological treatments, and services research, and it explicitly includes research focused on recovery as a topic in its own right.
What counts as behavioral treatment research under this FOA?
Behavioral treatment research can include therapy models, counseling strategies, contingency management approaches, digital or telehealth-delivered interventions, and other psychosocial methods intended to reduce harmful drinking and support long-term change.
What counts as pharmacological treatment research under this FOA?
Pharmacological treatment research includes studies involving medications used to treat alcohol use disorders, such as questions about effectiveness, adherence, implementation, side effect management, patient selection, or how medications can be combined with behavioral supports.
What is meant by services research in this announcement?
Services research focuses on organizational, financial, and management factors that help or hinder delivery of alcohol-related care. Examples include clinic structure, staff roles and workflows that affect access, reimbursement and funding policies that influence availability, and leadership or management practices that shape treatment quality.
Does the FOA support research focused specifically on recovery?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes research on recovery, including pathways to remission, relapse prevention, recovery supports, and factors that sustain improvements over time.
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism.
What kinds of projects are a good fit for an R03?
The R03 is meant for projects limited in size and scope that can still answer meaningful questions or generate useful data. The FOA notes common R03 uses such as pilot and feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small self-contained projects that can be completed relatively quickly, and development of research methods or research technology.
Does the FOA allow methods or measurement development work?
Yes. It supports development of research methods or new research technology, including designing measurement tools, testing data collection approaches, or building and validating new ways to assess treatment engagement, recovery progress, or service system performance.
How does this R03 FOA relate to other similar announcements?
This FOA is part of a set of parallel announcements with the same scientific scope but different grant mechanisms: PA-10-100 (R01) for larger, more extensive projects, and PA-10-102 (R21) for exploratory or developmental work.
How should an applicant choose between R03, R01, and R21 for this topic area?
Based on the announcement, the R03 route is generally used for smaller studies than an R01 and often more tightly bounded work than an R21. The best fit depends on the project goals, timeline, and budget needs.
Are the funding levels and number of awards fixed?
No. The FOA does not set fixed funding levels or a fixed number of awards because NIAAA expects applications to vary widely in topic, approach, and cost.
What factors influence how many awards are made and at what size?
Award size and how many projects are funded depend on the number of applications submitted, the scientific merit and overall quality of those applications, and the requested budgets and timelines.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. The FOA lists eligible applicants including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, state governments, and tribal entities (including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations).
Are specific institution types (like HBCUs or Hispanic-serving institutions) included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility language notes additional categories such as historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, and regional organizations.
Are U.S. territories or foreign (non-U.S.) entities eligible?
Yes. The FOA includes U.S. territories or possessions and also notes that non-U.S. (foreign) entities are included among eligible applicants.
Can federal agencies apply?
The FOA indicates that federal agencies may also be eligible as applicants under the terms described.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states that cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
It is categorized as a discretionary health-related grant under CFDA 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs).
When was this opportunity posted?
The FOA was posted on March 17, 2010.
Where is the full announcement hosted?
The information references the full announcement hosted on the NIH grants guide site.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Health
Next opportunity: Gender Equity Program
Previous opportunity: Alcohol Use Disorders Treatment, Services Research, and Recovery (R21)
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for PA 10 101
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (PA 10 101) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Secondary Analyses of Social and Behavioral Datasets in Aging (R03) Apply for PA 10 139 Funding Number: PA 10 139 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Technical Assistance to Behavior Change Communication (BCC) on Comprehensive Peer Education Program and the National AIDS Resource Center (NARC) Programs under the President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Apply for CDC RFA PS10 10116 Funding Number: CDC RFA PS10 10116 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| Ancillary Studies in Clinical Trials (R01) Apply for RFA HL 10 024 Funding Number: RFA HL 10 024 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Hepatitis C Treatment Expansion Initiative Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center Apply for HRSA 10 216 Funding Number: HRSA 10 216 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Division of Diabetes Translation Earmarks 2010 Apply for CDC RFA DP10 1004E Funding Number: CDC RFA DP10 1004E Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Transforming Biomedicine at the Interface of the Life and Physical Sciences (R01) Apply for PAR 10 141 Funding Number: PAR 10 141 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Centers of Excellence for Research on CAM (CERC) for Pain (P01) Apply for RFA AT 10 002 Funding Number: RFA AT 10 002 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Methods for Prevention Packages Program (MP3 II) (R01) Apply for RFA AI 10 005 Funding Number: RFA AI 10 005 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| Exceptional, Unconventional Research Enabling Knowledge Acceleration (EUREKA) In the Epilepsies (R01) Apply for RFA NS 11 003 Funding Number: RFA NS 11 003 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| New Biomedical Frontiers at the Interface of the Life and Physical Sciences (R01) Apply for PAR 10 142 Funding Number: PAR 10 142 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Logistics And Technical Support For CDC Health Workforce And Systems Capacity Development In Multiple Countries Apply for CDC RFA GH11 1102 Funding Number: CDC RFA GH11 1102 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Projects Apply for RFA DP10 009E Funding Number: RFA DP10 009E Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Adult and Community Health Apply for CDC RFA DP10 1020E Funding Number: CDC RFA DP10 1020E Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Projects Apply for CDC RFA DP10 1023E Funding Number: CDC RFA DP10 1023E Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Texas Tech University Health Science Center Apply for RFA IP10 011E Funding Number: RFA IP10 011E Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Public Health Activities for Refugees in the Republic of Kenya Apply for CDC RFA CI10 1001 Funding Number: CDC RFA CI10 1001 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Strengthening of Continuing Education for Field Epidemiology ( Laboratory) Training Programs FE(L)TPs through the Development of Training Materials with Web Based Delivery Options Apply for CDC RFA GH11 1101 Funding Number: CDC RFA GH11 1101 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Apply for CDC RFA DP10 1022E Funding Number: CDC RFA DP10 1022E Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| NINDS Exploratory/Developmental Projects in Translational Research for Resistant Epilepsy and Epileptogenesis (R21) Apply for PAR 10 143 Funding Number: PAR 10 143 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| NINDS Cooperative Program in Translational Research for Resistant Epilepsy and Epileptogenesis (U01) Apply for PAR 10 144 Funding Number: PAR 10 144 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "PA 10 101", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.