Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 049
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cancer Education Grants Program (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.398 Cancer Research Manpower.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 24, 2015 and posted on Dec 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 24, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments County governments Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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 not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cancer Education Grants Program (R25), Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number PAR-12-049, is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program in the education and health area. Its core aim is to fund innovative cancer education initiatives that can make a measurable difference across the cancer continuum, specifically by helping to reduce cancer incidence (fewer new cases), morbidity (less illness and complication burden), and mortality (fewer deaths), while also improving quality of life for people living with cancer. In practical terms, the opportunity is designed to support educational efforts that strengthen the cancer-related knowledge, skills, and capacity of targeted audiences such as students, health professionals, researchers in training, or community and public health stakeholders, depending on the applicant's mission and proposed program design. The emphasis on "innovative educational efforts" signals that NIH is looking for more than routine training; applicants are generally expected to propose approaches that are creative, evidence-informed, well-structured, and capable of producing meaningful outcomes that align with cancer prevention, detection, treatment, survivorship, or supportive care goals.
This program uses the NIH R25 mechanism, which is commonly associated with education projects rather than traditional hypothesis-driven research. The funded activities typically focus on developing, implementing, evaluating, and disseminating educational programs or curricula that address identified cancer education needs. While the summary provided here does not list specific required components, R25 education grants generally expect clear educational objectives, well-defined participant populations, strong mentoring or instructional plans when applicable, and a robust evaluation strategy showing how the program will measure short- and longer-term outcomes. The broader public health framing in the FOA description makes it clear that NIH is interested in education that ultimately translates into better cancer-related outcomes, whether that is through improving the workforce pipeline, enhancing clinical or public health practice, increasing the reach and quality of cancer education in underserved communities, or improving patient-centered care and survivorship support.
Eligibility for PAR-12-049 is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations across nonprofit, governmental, and academic sectors. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Government entities are also eligible, including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, special district governments, and public housing authorities or Indian housing authorities. Tribal eligibility is explicitly included, covering federally recognized Native American tribal governments as well as tribal organizations that are not federally recognized, and tribally controlled colleges and universities. The FOA also clarifies that additional eligible applicant categories include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. At the same time, the announcement places clear limits on non-U.S. participation: foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined in NIH policy) are not allowed.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as a grant under a discretionary funding program. It falls under CFDA number 93.398, labeled Cancer Research Manpower, which aligns with workforce and capacity-building objectives rather than direct service delivery. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of award. Key dates in the posted record include an initial posted date of December 1, 2011, with later record updates showing a creation date of March 24, 2015, an original closing date of January 7, 2015, and a current closing date of March 24, 2015; the archive date is April 24, 2015, indicating the opportunity is no longer active in this listing. The sponsoring agency is NIH, and the full FOA text was made available through the NIH grants website at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-049.html. For technical issues accessing the announcement, the listing provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster support via FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Cancer Education Grants Program (R25) under FOA PAR-12-049?
The Cancer Education Grants Program (R25), FOA number PAR-12-049, is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant opportunity that supports innovative cancer education initiatives. The program is intended to fund education-focused efforts (rather than traditional hypothesis-driven research) that can lead to measurable improvements across the cancer continuum.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core aim is to fund innovative cancer education efforts that help reduce cancer incidence (fewer new cases), morbidity (less illness and complication burden), and mortality (fewer deaths), while improving quality of life for people living with cancer. The opportunity emphasizes educational initiatives that can ultimately translate into better cancer-related outcomes.
What does "innovative cancer education" mean in the context of this FOA?
Based on the description provided, NIH is looking for more than routine or standard training. Applicants are generally expected to propose education approaches that are creative, evidence-informed, well-structured, and capable of producing meaningful, measurable outcomes tied to cancer-related goals such as prevention, detection, treatment, survivorship, or supportive care.
What type of NIH funding mechanism is used for this program?
This opportunity uses the NIH R25 mechanism, which is commonly associated with education projects rather than traditional research projects. Activities are typically centered on developing, implementing, evaluating, and disseminating educational programs or curricula that address identified cancer education needs.
What kinds of activities does this R25 program typically support?
As described, funded activities typically focus on the development, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of cancer education programs or curricula. The opportunity is framed around building cancer-related knowledge, skills, and capacity in targeted audiences through structured educational efforts.
Who are the intended audiences for the educational initiatives?
The targeted audiences can include students, health professionals, researchers in training, or community and public health stakeholders. The specific audience focus depends on the applicant's mission and the proposed program design.
What outcomes is NIH trying to influence through these education grants?
The FOA description emphasizes measurable differences across the cancer continuum, including reducing incidence, morbidity, and mortality, and improving quality of life. Education initiatives may contribute to these goals by strengthening the workforce pipeline, improving clinical or public health practice, expanding cancer education reach in underserved communities, or improving patient-centered care and survivorship support.
Is this grant intended to fund research or education?
This program is described as an education-focused R25 mechanism rather than a traditional hypothesis-driven research award. The emphasis is on education programs and curricula, along with evaluation of educational outcomes.
What are the typical expectations for an R25 education grant application?
While the summary provided does not list specific required components, it notes that R25 education grants generally expect clear educational objectives, well-defined participant populations, strong mentoring or instructional plans when applicable, and a robust evaluation strategy that measures short- and longer-term outcomes.
Is there an expectation to evaluate and measure results?
Yes. The description highlights that R25 education grants generally involve a robust evaluation strategy, including plans to measure short-term and longer-term outcomes. The FOA also emphasizes making a measurable difference across the cancer continuum.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity, and what does it indicate?
The CFDA number is 93.398, labeled Cancer Research Manpower. This aligns with workforce and capacity-building objectives, consistent with education and training efforts rather than direct service delivery.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many U.S.-based organizations across nonprofit, governmental, academic, and private sectors. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible government entities include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, special district governments, and public housing authorities or Indian housing authorities.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligibility explicitly includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations that are not federally recognized, and tribally controlled colleges and universities.
Are minority-serving and community-based institutions mentioned as eligible?
Yes. Additional eligible categories listed include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions.
Are foreign institutions allowed to apply?
No. The FOA states that foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-U.S. component in the project?
No. The FOA specifies that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components permitted under NIH policy for this opportunity?
No. The FOA indicates that foreign components (as defined in NIH policy) are not allowed.
Is cost sharing or matching required for this grant?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of award.
What agency sponsors this funding opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Where can applicants find the full FOA text for PAR-12-049?
The full FOA text was made available through the NIH grants website at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-049.html
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The record shows an archive date of April 24, 2015, indicating the opportunity is no longer active in this listing. The record also references an original closing date of January 7, 2015, and a current closing date of March 24, 2015.
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The posted record includes an initial posted date of December 1, 2011. It also shows a creation date of March 24, 2015, an original closing date of January 7, 2015, a current closing date of March 24, 2015, and an archive date of April 24, 2015.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, the listing provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster support at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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