Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AI 12 006
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Asthma and Allergic Diseases Cooperative Research Centers (U19)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.855 Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 28, 2011 and posted on Nov 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 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 $6,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts 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 County governments City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits having 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 allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Asthma and Allergic Diseases Cooperative Research Centers (U19) opportunity (RFA AI 12 006) is a National Institutes of Health program run by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) that funds cooperative research centers focused on asthma and allergic diseases. It is designed for either single institutions or consortia of institutions, and it supports both new centers and renewals of existing ones. The central goal is to move the field forward on the immunological basis and underlying biology of asthma and allergic conditions, while also pushing discoveries toward practical improvements in how these diseases are diagnosed, treated, and prevented. In other words, it is built to connect fundamental immune science with real clinical and public health impact, rather than supporting isolated projects that do not interact.
This funding is offered as a cooperative agreement (U19), which typically means the NIH expects an active partnership role with the funded centers compared with a standard research project grant. The supported work spans basic and clinical research, with emphasis on immune function, disease mechanisms (pathobiology), and translational efforts that can accelerate application of discoveries into strategies for investigation and patient benefit. The program framing signals that NIAID is looking for coordinated, center-style research that can integrate multiple scientific approaches and teams, rather than a single narrow study.
The opportunity falls under the health activity category and is associated with CFDA numbers 93.855 (Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research) and 93.856 (Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the barrier for organizations that might not be able to contribute non-federal funds. The estimated total funding amount listed is $6,500,000, and the award ceiling is $1,000,000, indicating an expectation of relatively substantial, but capped, annual budgets per award (the precise structure can vary by NIH FOA specifics, but the ceiling provides an upper bound for requested support under this announcement).
Key dates show the announcement was posted and created on November 28, 2011, with an original and current closing date of April 24, 2012, and an archive date of May 25, 2012. Those dates indicate this particular FOA cycle is historical and no longer open, but the summary still reflects how the AADCRC program was positioned and what it sought to fund during that cycle.
Eligibility is broad across many U.S.-based organization types, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state and local governments (including counties, cities, townships, special districts, and independent school districts), tribal governments and tribal organizations (including federally recognized tribes and other tribal entities), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The eligibility language also explicitly includes a range of mission- or population-focused institution 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 faith-based or community-based organizations, as well as eligible federal agencies and regional organizations. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply directly, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply; however, “foreign components†as defined by NIH policy are allowed, meaning a U.S. applicant may be able to include certain well-justified international elements within the project under NIH rules.
For applicants needing the full official requirements, the announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide link (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa files/RFA AI 12 006.html). Technical access or linking issues were directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, reflecting standard NIH support channels for electronic FOA access problems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Asthma and Allergic Diseases Cooperative Research Centers (U19) opportunity?
This opportunity is an NIH program that funds cooperative research centers focused on asthma and allergic diseases. It is titled Asthma and Allergic Diseases Cooperative Research Centers (U19) and is associated with the announcement RFA AI 12 006.
Which NIH institute runs this program?
The program is run by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the main purpose of this funding program?
The central goal is to advance the field on the immunological basis and underlying biology of asthma and allergic conditions, while also pushing discoveries toward practical improvements in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The program is meant to connect fundamental immune science with real clinical and public health impact through coordinated, center-style research.
What does U19 mean, and what is a cooperative agreement?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement (U19). This typically indicates NIH expects an active partnership role with funded centers compared with a standard research project grant. The framing emphasizes coordinated, center-based work rather than isolated projects.
What kinds of research does this program support?
The supported work spans basic and clinical research, with emphasis on immune function, disease mechanisms (pathobiology), and translational efforts that can accelerate application of discoveries into strategies for investigation and patient benefit.
Is this intended for single projects or for coordinated center-style research?
It is positioned as a center-style program designed to integrate multiple scientific approaches and teams, rather than supporting a single narrow study that does not interact with other components.
Can a single institution apply, or do you need a consortium?
It is designed for either a single institution or a consortium of institutions.
Does the program support new centers, renewals, or both?
It supports both new centers and renewals of existing centers.
What is the health activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the health activity category.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this program?
The associated CFDA numbers are 93.855 (Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research) and 93.856 (Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How much funding is available in total, and what is the award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $6,500,000. The award ceiling is $1,000,000, indicating an upper bound for requested support under this announcement.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The key dates indicate it is historical and no longer open. The closing date was April 24, 2012, and the archive date was May 25, 2012.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted and created on November 28, 2011.
What were the original and current closing dates for this FOA cycle?
Both the original closing date and the current closing date listed are April 24, 2012.
What does the archive date mean for this announcement?
The archive date shown is May 25, 2012, which is consistent with the announcement being part of a past cycle and not currently open for applications.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across many U.S.-based organization types, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, local governments (including counties, cities, townships, special districts, and independent school districts), tribal governments and tribal organizations (including federally recognized tribes and other tribal entities), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The eligibility language also includes eligible federal agencies and regional organizations.
Are minority-serving institutions and community-based organizations included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
Can foreign institutions apply directly?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply directly.
Can a non-U.S. component of a U.S. organization apply?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply under this announcement.
Are any international elements allowed at all?
Yes. The announcement indicates that “foreign components†(as defined by NIH policy) are allowed, meaning a U.S. applicant may be able to include certain well-justified international elements within the project under NIH rules.
Where can applicants find the official announcement and requirements?
The announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa files/RFA AI 12 006.html
Who should be contacted for technical access or linking issues with the FOA?
Technical access or linking issues were directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is the program designed to encourage compared to isolated projects?
The program is built to connect fundamental immune science with clinical and public health impact and signals that NIAID is looking for coordinated, integrated center-style research that links multiple teams and approaches, rather than standalone projects that do not interact.
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