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- The National Institutes of Health in the health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CAPSTONE Centers for Multidisciplinary Research and Training in Child Abuse and Neglect (P50)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 17, 2015 and posted on Aug 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 19, 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Independent school districts Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County 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 not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The CAPSTONE Centers for Multidisciplinary Research and Training in Child Abuse and Neglect (P50) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-HD-16-002) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) specialized research center grant that was designed to build a small number of highly visible, multidisciplinary "capstone" centers focused on advancing research, clinical knowledge, and education in the field of child maltreatment. The overall intent is to create well-integrated centers that can serve as national resources by pairing strong, innovative research portfolios with structured training, outreach, and dissemination activities that help move evidence into real-world clinical and community practice.
From a research standpoint, the announcement emphasizes high-quality, center-based science that is both clinically meaningful and methodologically strong. It specifically calls for (1) clinical trials that test the efficacy and real-world effectiveness of interventions for child maltreatment and its consequences, reflecting an interest in not just whether an approach can work under ideal conditions, but also whether it works in practice across typical care settings. It also prioritizes (2) longitudinal, prospective studies that track children over time to better understand long-term outcomes associated with particular, understudied forms of maltreatment, explicitly including abusive head trauma, medical neglect, and sexual abuse. In addition, the FOA highlights (3) neurobiology-focused studies that examine how abuse and neglect affect brain development and biological systems, and how these changes relate to later health outcomes. Finally, it encourages (4) research aimed at developing and testing screening tools and clinical assessment measures to support earlier identification and treatment of specific types of abuse and neglect, with the practical goal of reducing morbidity and mortality and improving detection of comorbidities that may co-occur with maltreatment.
A defining feature of the CAPSTONE model in this FOA is that centers are expected to do more than produce research findings; they must also build a dissemination and outreach core as a required component. This core is meant to create organized opportunities for a broad audience including students, faculty at different career stages, and lay professionals to engage with educational tools, technologies, current research, and expert guidance related to child maltreatment. The announcement leaves flexibility in how this outreach is delivered, emphasizing that formats should match the center's strengths and the needs of its surrounding community. Examples of encouraged dissemination channels include education sessions for broader audiences, grand rounds, conferences and seminars, webinars, and development of materials or other communication products that can spread knowledge beyond the host institution.
In terms of funding structure and scale, the program planned to make approximately two awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000. The mechanism is a grant under the NIH specialized center (P50) structure, which generally implies an integrated set of projects and cores operating under a coordinated leadership plan rather than a single stand-alone research study. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching, which can be important for applicants planning budgets and institutional commitments.
Eligibility was broad across many U.S.-based organization types, reflecting NIH's interest in drawing strong multidisciplinary teams from academic, clinical, governmental, and nonprofit settings. Eligible applicants included, among others, state and local governments, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status other than higher education institutions), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities). The FOA also explicitly listed several categories of institutions and organizations that are often highlighted in federal funding, 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 Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies. At the same time, the announcement made clear that non-U.S. (foreign) entities were not eligible to apply, and that foreign components as defined by NIH policy were not allowed; non-domestic components of U.S. organizations were also not eligible.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on Aug 17, 2015, with an original and current closing date of Nov 19, 2015, and an archive date of Dec 20, 2015. The CFDA number associated with the program was 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research), tying the FOA to NIH child health and development priorities. For applicants needing the full announcement, NIH provided an official link through the NIH Grants Guide, and listed the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts for technical access or linking issues.
Source link (as provided in the announcement): http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-16-002.html
FAQs: CAPSTONE Centers for Multidisciplinary Research and Training in Child Abuse and Neglect (P50) - RFA-HD-16-002
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the CAPSTONE Centers for Multidisciplinary Research and Training in Child Abuse and Neglect (P50), Funding Opportunity Number RFA-HD-16-002, offered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It uses the NIH specialized research center grant mechanism (P50).
What is the main purpose of the CAPSTONE Centers program?
The goal is to build a small number of highly visible, multidisciplinary "capstone" centers that advance research, clinical knowledge, and education in child maltreatment. Centers are expected to be well-integrated and to serve as national resources by pairing strong research portfolios with structured training, outreach, and dissemination that helps move evidence into clinical and community practice.
What kinds of research does the FOA emphasize?
The announcement emphasizes high-quality, center-based research that is clinically meaningful and methodologically strong, with particular interest in intervention testing, long-term outcome research, neurobiology, and improved identification and assessment approaches related to child abuse and neglect.
Are clinical trials included or encouraged?
Yes. The FOA specifically calls for clinical trials that test both the efficacy and real-world effectiveness of interventions for child maltreatment and its consequences, reflecting interest in whether interventions work under ideal conditions and in typical care settings.
Does the FOA prioritize longitudinal studies?
Yes. It prioritizes longitudinal, prospective studies that follow children over time to understand long-term outcomes associated with understudied forms of maltreatment.
Which forms of maltreatment are explicitly highlighted for longitudinal research?
The FOA explicitly includes abusive head trauma, medical neglect, and sexual abuse as understudied forms of maltreatment for which long-term outcomes research is prioritized.
Is neurobiology research within scope for this center grant?
Yes. The FOA highlights neurobiology-focused studies examining how abuse and neglect affect brain development and biological systems, and how those changes relate to later health outcomes.
Does the FOA support research on screening tools and clinical assessments?
Yes. It encourages developing and testing screening tools and clinical assessment measures to support earlier identification and treatment of specific types of abuse and neglect, with the practical aim of reducing morbidity and mortality and improving detection of comorbidities that may co-occur with maltreatment.
Is dissemination and outreach required, or optional?
Dissemination and outreach is required. A defining feature of the CAPSTONE model in this FOA is the expectation that centers do more than produce research findings; centers must build a dissemination and outreach core as a required component.
What is the purpose of the dissemination and outreach core?
The dissemination and outreach core is intended to create organized opportunities for broad audiences (including students, faculty at different career stages, and lay professionals) to engage with educational tools, technologies, current research, and expert guidance related to child maltreatment.
What types of dissemination or outreach activities are suggested?
The FOA encourages multiple channels, including education sessions for broader audiences, grand rounds, conferences and seminars, webinars, and the development of materials or other communication products to spread knowledge beyond the host institution.
Does the FOA specify exactly how outreach must be delivered?
No. The announcement leaves flexibility in how outreach is delivered and emphasizes that formats should match the center's strengths and the needs of its surrounding community.
How many awards were expected to be made under this opportunity?
The program planned to make approximately two awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the program?
The estimated total funding amount was $2,000,000.
What is the award ceiling for a single award?
The award ceiling was $1,000,000.
What grant mechanism is used?
This opportunity uses the NIH specialized center (P50) grant mechanism, which generally implies an integrated set of projects and cores operating under coordinated leadership rather than a single stand-alone research study.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across many U.S.-based organization types. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status other than higher education institutions), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities). The FOA also lists faith-based or community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically identified as eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly lists several categories often highlighted in federal funding, 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).
Can foreign (non-U.S.) organizations apply?
No. The announcement states that non-U.S. (foreign) entities are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components allowed if the applicant is a U.S. organization?
No. Foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) were not allowed, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations were also not eligible.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on Aug 17, 2015.
What was the application due date?
The original and current closing date was Nov 19, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was Dec 20, 2015.
What CFDA number is associated with this FOA?
The CFDA number associated with the program was 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research).
Where can applicants find the official announcement?
The official NIH Grants Guide announcement is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-16-002.html
Who is listed for technical access or linking issues?
For technical access or linking issues, the FOA lists contacts through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster.
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