Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DA 11 013
Apply for RFA DA 11 013
- The National Institutes of Health in the education environment health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Blueprint for Neuroscience Research Science Education Award (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research 93.143 NIEHS Superfund Hazardous SubstancesBasic Research and Education 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.361 Nursing Research 93.389 National Center for Research Resources 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research 93.867 Vision Research 93.989 International Research and Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 10, 2011 and posted on Feb 10, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses County 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Blueprint for Neuroscience Research Science Education Award (R25) (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-DA-11-013) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity designed to strengthen kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) science education by bringing neuroscience-related content and experiences into classrooms and teacher training. The focus is on topics aligned with the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research, meaning projects should connect students and educators to modern neuroscience concepts, methods, and real-world relevance. The underlying goal is not only to raise science knowledge, but also to build genuine enthusiasm and sustained interest in science among the targeted student and/or teacher populations.
A key expectation of this opportunity is that proposed projects are innovative and creative rather than routine or purely informational. Competitive applications would typically propose engaging learning approaches such as hands-on neuroscience activities, classroom-ready modules tied to standards, immersive teacher professional development, research-exposure experiences, or other evidence-informed strategies that make neuroscience understandable and exciting for K-12 audiences. The program also strongly encourages partnerships between educators and scientists, reflecting NIHs preference for projects that combine classroom expertise (how K-12 students learn, what teachers need, how curricula fit into school systems) with scientific expertise (accuracy of content, relevance to current research, and authentic scientific practices). In other words, applicants are expected to show a credible collaborative plan for developing, delivering, and refining the education project.
Every application must include a clear evaluation plan. That means applicants need to specify how they will measure whether the project actually improves outcomes such as science understanding, interest in neuroscience, attitudes toward science, teacher confidence, instructional practices, or student engagement. A strong evaluation component would generally spell out what data will be collected, when it will be collected, what comparison or baseline will be used, and how findings will be used to improve the program during the award period and to judge overall impact at the end.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant under an education-related activity category, with an estimated total program funding level of $4,000,000 and an expected three awards. The award ceiling is listed as $250,000. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible for schools, nonprofits, and smaller organizations that might not be able to contribute additional required cash or in-kind support.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of institutions and organizations that could realistically support K-12 science education projects. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), independent school districts, and various government entities (state, county, city/township, special district). The eligibility list also explicitly includes tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and a range of mission-focused institutions and community-serving entities such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. This breadth signals that NIH was looking for strong project ideas wherever they might be housed, as long as the applicant can credibly deliver a high-quality K-12 neuroscience education initiative.
Important dates show that this funding announcement was posted and created on February 10, 2011, with an original and current closing date of April 11, 2011, and an archive date of May 12, 2011. The associated CFDA numbers span multiple NIH program areas, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of neuroscience and the NIH Blueprint. For reference and full details, the announcement link is provided through the NIH grants guide, and NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts are listed for technical access issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Blueprint for Neuroscience Research Science Education Award (R25)?
The Blueprint for Neuroscience Research Science Education Award (R25) is an NIH grant opportunity intended to strengthen kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) science education by bringing neuroscience-related content and experiences into classrooms and teacher training.
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is RFA-DA-11-013.
What is the primary goal of this program?
The program aims to improve K-12 science education by connecting students and educators to modern neuroscience concepts and methods, while also building genuine enthusiasm and sustained interest in science among the targeted student and/or teacher populations.
What kinds of topics should proposed projects cover?
Projects should align with the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research and connect K-12 audiences to modern neuroscience concepts, methods, and real-world relevance.
What types of project approaches are expected to be competitive?
The opportunity emphasizes innovative and creative projects rather than routine or purely informational efforts. Examples of engaging approaches mentioned include hands-on neuroscience activities, classroom-ready modules tied to standards, immersive teacher professional development, and research-exposure experiences, as well as other evidence-informed strategies that make neuroscience understandable and exciting for K-12 audiences.
Are partnerships encouraged as part of the project design?
Yes. The program strongly encourages partnerships between educators and scientists, combining classroom expertise (how K-12 students learn, what teachers need, how curricula fit into school systems) with scientific expertise (accuracy of content, relevance to current research, and authentic scientific practices).
Does an application need to include an evaluation plan?
Yes. Every application must include a clear evaluation plan describing how the project will measure whether it improves outcomes such as science understanding, interest in neuroscience, attitudes toward science, teacher confidence, instructional practices, or student engagement.
What details are expected in the evaluation plan?
A strong evaluation plan would typically identify what data will be collected, when it will be collected, what comparison or baseline will be used, and how findings will be used both to improve the program during the award period and to judge overall impact at the end.
What is the total estimated funding level for this program?
The estimated total program funding level is $4,000,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates an expected three awards.
What is the award ceiling for an individual grant?
The award ceiling is listed as $250,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What type of grant is this from an administrative standpoint?
It is described as a discretionary grant under an education-related activity category.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain non-501(c)(3) entities); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits); independent school districts; and government entities such as state, county, city/township, and special district governments.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes tribal governments and tribal organizations.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities.
Are mission-focused and community-serving institutions included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes a range of such entities, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, and regional organizations.
Are U.S. territories or possessions included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility list includes U.S. territories or possessions.
When was this funding announcement posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 10, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is April 11, 2011.
When was the funding opportunity archived?
The archive date is May 12, 2011.
Why are multiple CFDA numbers associated with this opportunity?
The announcement notes that the associated CFDA numbers span multiple NIH program areas, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of neuroscience and the NIH Blueprint.
Where can applicants find the official announcement and full details?
The information indicates the announcement link is available through the NIH grants guide.
Who should be contacted for technical access issues related to the announcement?
The opportunity notes that NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts are listed for technical access issues.
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