Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA MD 15 012
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Behavioral Interventions to Prevent HIV in Diverse Adolescent Men Who Have Sex with Men (U01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.307 Minority Health and Health Disparities Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 15, 2015 and posted on May 15, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments City or township governments State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 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) 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:
Behavioral Interventions to Prevent HIV in Diverse Adolescent Men Who Have Sex with Men (U01) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-MD-15-012) focused on developing and testing behavioral HIV prevention interventions for adolescent men who have sex with men (MSM) ages 13 to 18. The central goal is to generate rigorous evidence on what kinds of behavioral strategies can prevent HIV in this specific and often underserved population, with an emphasis on reaching diverse groups of adolescents who may experience different levels of risk and different barriers to prevention services.
This opportunity sits in the health funding category and is tied to CFDA 93.307, Minority Health and Health Disparities Research, signaling an explicit interest in reducing inequities and improving prevention outcomes for populations that are disproportionately affected. The mechanism is a cooperative agreement (U01), which typically means NIH staff will have a more active, collaborative role than in a standard research project grant. In practical terms, applicants should expect ongoing NIH involvement in shaping, coordinating, or monitoring aspects of the research effort, especially where consistency, shared measures, or cross-site coordination may be important.
NIH anticipated making up to three awards under this initiative, with an estimated total funding amount of about $6,000,000. The award ceiling listed is $1,250,000, indicating a cap on the amount that can be requested per award (usually per year or per project period as specified in the full announcement). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
The announcement was posted on May 15, 2015, with an original and current closing date of January 15, 2016, and an archive date of February 15, 2016, meaning the competition is no longer active but the details remain useful for understanding the program’s priorities and structure. The official NIH listing and full instructions were provided through the NIH grants guide page associated with the RFA.
Eligibility for this program was broad and included many types of domestic organizations and governmental entities. Eligible applicants included public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), independent school districts, and a wide range of government bodies such as state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as special district governments and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The eligibility section also explicitly recognized and encouraged participation from institutions serving specific communities, including 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 and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), along with faith-based or community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies.
At the same time, the opportunity made clear limits around foreign participation: non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations were not eligible to apply. However, foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, were allowed, which typically means a U.S. applicant could include certain internationally based elements of the research if properly justified and compliant with NIH policy.
Anyone seeking the authoritative, complete requirements (such as specific research priorities, required study designs, human subjects protections for minors, data and safety considerations, and review criteria) would need to consult the full announcement at the NIH link provided in the source. For technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement, the contact point listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is an NIH cooperative agreement (U01) funding opportunity titled "Behavioral Interventions to Prevent HIV in Diverse Adolescent Men Who Have Sex with Men (U01)." The Funding Opportunity Number (FOA) is RFA-MD-15-012.
What is the main goal of the program?
The central goal is to develop and test behavioral HIV prevention interventions for adolescent men who have sex with men (MSM) and generate rigorous evidence about which behavioral strategies prevent HIV in this population.
Who is the target population for the interventions being studied?
The focus is on adolescent MSM ages 13 to 18, with an emphasis on reaching diverse adolescents who may face different levels of risk and different barriers to prevention services.
What kind of research does this opportunity support?
It supports research to develop and test behavioral HIV prevention interventions, with an emphasis on producing rigorous evidence applicable to diverse adolescent MSM.
What NIH funding mechanism is used, and what does it imply?
The mechanism is a cooperative agreement (U01). This typically means NIH staff will have a more active, collaborative role compared with a standard research project grant, including possible involvement in shaping, coordinating, or monitoring parts of the research effort (for example, where consistency, shared measures, or cross-site coordination may be important).
What is the CFDA number and program area associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.307, Minority Health and Health Disparities Research, reflecting an interest in reducing inequities and improving prevention outcomes for disproportionately affected populations.
How many awards were expected?
NIH anticipated making up to three awards under this initiative.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was about $6,000,000 for the initiative.
What is the award ceiling?
The listed award ceiling is $1,250,000, indicating a cap on the amount that can be requested per award (often per year or per project period, as specified in the full announcement).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted, and is it still open?
The announcement was posted on May 15, 2015. The closing date was January 15, 2016, and the archive date was February 15, 2016. This means the competition is no longer active.
Where were the official instructions and full details provided?
The official NIH listing and full instructions were provided through the NIH Grants Guide page associated with the RFA.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included many types of domestic organizations and governmental entities, such as:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits)
- Independent school districts
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Eligible federal agencies
Were any specific institution types encouraged to participate?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly recognized and encouraged participation from institutions and organizations serving specific communities, including:
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Hispanic-serving Institutions
- Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
- Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs)
- Faith-based organizations
- Community-based organizations
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities were not eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations were also not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components allowed at all?
Yes. Foreign components (as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement) were allowed, meaning a U.S. applicant could include certain internationally based elements of the research if properly justified and compliant with NIH policy.
What should applicants review for authoritative requirements like study design and protections for minors?
For complete and authoritative requirements (including specific research priorities, required study designs, human subjects protections for minors, data and safety considerations, and review criteria), applicants were directed to consult the full announcement on the NIH site.
Who should be contacted for technical problems accessing the NIH announcement?
For technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement, the listed contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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