Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA MD 15 011
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building Population Health Research Capacity in the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands (U24)" 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 18, 2015 and posted on May 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 9, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts County governments Special district 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 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:
Building Population Health Research Capacity in the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands (U24) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity designed to strengthen the long-term ability of organizations in the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands to carry out population health research. The core idea is capacity-building rather than supporting a single, stand-alone study. In practical terms, the grant is aimed at helping local and regional institutions develop the infrastructure, skills, partnerships, and systems needed to conduct ongoing research that can describe health patterns, identify drivers of health disparities, and inform public health and clinical strategies tailored to Pacific Island communities.
This opportunity was released as a discretionary grant under Funding Opportunity Number RFA-MD-15-011 and uses the cooperative agreement mechanism (U24). A cooperative agreement means NIH expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as collaborating on goals, providing scientific or programmatic input, and helping ensure the work aligns with federal priorities in minority health and health disparities research. The activity category is Health, and it is tied to CFDA 93.307 (Minority Health and Health Disparities Research), signaling a strong emphasis on reducing inequities and improving outcomes in populations that have historically faced structural and geographic barriers to health resources and research investment.
Funding for the overall initiative was estimated at about $1,350,000, with an award ceiling of $400,000 per award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial barrier for smaller institutions or organizations operating in resource-constrained settings. The posting date was May 18, 2015, with an application closing date of December 9, 2015, and the announcement later archived on January 9, 2016. While the dates indicate this specific announcement is no longer open, the structure and goals are still useful as a reference point for similar NIH capacity-building efforts.
Eligibility was intentionally broad to allow a wide range of organizations to compete, including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit entities (including small businesses), and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district governments, and certain housing authorities). The announcement also explicitly recognized additional eligible applicants such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), tribal governments and tribal organizations (including those not federally recognized), faith-based and community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies. At the same time, it clearly restricted non-U.S. entities: foreign organizations and foreign institutions were not eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations were not eligible. However, “foreign components” as defined in NIH policy were allowed, which typically means limited, well-justified international elements can be included when they meaningfully strengthen the science or capacity-building plan.
The announcement points applicants to the full solicitation text hosted by NIH for detailed requirements, expectations, and review criteria (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MD-15-011.html). For technical issues accessing the notice or linking to it, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a strategic investment in sustainable research capability in the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands, supporting institutions that want to build a durable foundation for population health research that can continue producing evidence and training local expertise well beyond the life of a single project.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the “Building Population Health Research Capacity in the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands (U24)” opportunity?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity intended to strengthen the long-term ability of organizations in the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands to conduct population health research. The focus is on building durable research capacity (infrastructure, skills, partnerships, and systems), not on funding a single, stand-alone research study.
What is the main goal of this grant?
The goal is to help local and regional institutions develop sustainable population health research capability that can (1) describe health patterns, (2) identify drivers of health disparities, and (3) inform public health and clinical strategies tailored to Pacific Island communities.
Is this grant meant to support one specific research project?
No. The opportunity is described as capacity-building rather than support for a single, stand-alone study. It is designed to help institutions develop the foundations needed for ongoing research efforts over time.
What funding mechanism does this opportunity use?
It uses the cooperative agreement mechanism, specifically a U24.
What does a “cooperative agreement (U24)” mean in practice?
A cooperative agreement means NIH expects to have substantial involvement beyond simply providing funds. This can include collaborating on goals, providing scientific or programmatic input, and helping ensure the work aligns with federal priorities in minority health and health disparities research.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-MD-15-011.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Health.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.307, Minority Health and Health Disparities Research.
What does the CFDA association suggest about the focus of the program?
It signals a strong emphasis on reducing inequities and improving outcomes in populations that have historically faced structural and geographic barriers to health resources and research investment.
How much funding was estimated for the overall initiative?
The overall initiative funding was estimated at about $1,350,000.
What is the award ceiling per award?
The award ceiling was $400,000 per award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posting date was May 18, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was December 9, 2015.
Is this announcement still open?
No. The announcement was later archived on January 9, 2016, and the dates indicate this specific announcement is no longer open.
If the announcement is archived, why is it still useful?
Even though it is no longer open, the structure and goals can serve as a reference point for similar NIH capacity-building efforts focused on long-term research capability in minority health and health disparities contexts.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit entities (including small businesses); and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district governments, and certain housing authorities).
What other types of organizations were explicitly recognized as eligible?
The announcement explicitly recognized Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs); Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); tribal governments and tribal organizations (including those not federally recognized); faith-based and community-based organizations; regional organizations; U.S. territories or possessions; and eligible federal agencies.
Are foreign organizations eligible to apply?
No. Foreign organizations and foreign institutions were not eligible to apply.
Are non-domestic components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations were not eligible.
Are “foreign components” allowed at all?
Yes. “Foreign components,” as defined in NIH policy, were allowed. This generally means limited, well-justified international elements may be included when they meaningfully strengthen the science or capacity-building plan.
What kinds of capacity-building activities does the opportunity emphasize?
It emphasizes building the infrastructure, skills, partnerships, and systems needed to conduct ongoing population health research that is relevant to Pacific Island communities and responsive to health disparities.
Where can applicants find the full solicitation text and detailed requirements?
The full solicitation text is hosted by NIH at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MD-15-011.html
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the notice or linking to it?
For technical issues, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
How should this opportunity be summarized in one sentence?
It is a strategic NIH investment in sustainable population health research capacity in the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands, designed to support long-term, locally grounded research capability rather than a one-time study.
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