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- The HHS-NIH11 in the education, environment, food and nutrition, health, income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Change of Grantee Organization (Type 7 Parent)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113, 93.121, 93.142, 93.143, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.233, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.307, 93.310, 93.313, 93.321, 93.350, 93.351, 93.352, 93.361, 93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396, 93.397, 93.398, 93.399, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840, 93.846, 93.847, 93.853, 93.855, 93.856, 93.859, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867, 93.879, 93.989.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 24, 2016 and posted on May 24, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIH funding opportunity titled "Change of Grantee Organization (Type 7 Parent)" (PA-16-285) is not a typical grant program that awards new money for a new project. Instead, it is a formal pathway for organizations that already hold certain active NIH grants to request permission to transfer an existing award from the current grantee institution to a different, new grantee institution, when such a transfer is allowed for that specific grant mechanism and situation. In practice, this is the NIH mechanism used when a grant needs to move because the project, key personnel, or organizational responsibility is shifting to another institution, and NIH approval is required before the transfer can occur.
A central point of this announcement is that these submissions are treated as "prior approval" requests under the NIH Grants Policy Statement (specifically the section covering changes in grantee organization). That means the request is reviewed as an administrative and programmatic action tied to an already-issued award, rather than as a competitive application for a new award. The request is routed directly to the Grants Management Specialist associated with the current grant, and it is evaluated in that context. Even when an application is submitted through this opportunity, NIH makes clear there is no promise or entitlement that the grant will be transferred. Approval depends on NIH determining that the transfer is appropriate, that the work can continue successfully at the new institution, and that the proposed change aligns with the rules and objectives of the original award.
NIH also strongly encourages applicants to communicate early with the awarding Institute or Center (IC) before submitting a request. That is a practical instruction: since each IC may have specific expectations and since not every grant or circumstance is eligible for transfer, discussing the situation in advance can prevent wasted effort and can clarify what documentation, timing, and institutional commitments NIH will expect. The opportunity is described as applying only to "specific types of NIH grants" identified in the full FOA, emphasizing that eligibility is not blanket coverage for every NIH award.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant action under HHS/NIH, with the agency identified as HHS-NIH11. It is tied to a wide range of CFDA numbers (now commonly referenced through assistance listing identifiers), reflecting that many NIH programs across health and related areas could potentially use this transfer process, depending on the original award type. The eligible applicant categories are broad and include various government entities (state, county, city/township, special districts), public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and other applicants as further clarified in the FOA. This broad eligibility list fits the nature of the action: it is meant to accommodate transfers to whatever type of organization is otherwise allowed to hold the underlying NIH award.
The posting date and creation date for the announcement are May 24, 2016, and the listed closing date is May 25, 2019. No award ceiling or expected number of awards is specified in the provided data, which also matches the administrative character of this opportunity: the "award" outcome is not a new grant but an approved transfer of an existing grant, and the volume of such actions depends on how many current grantees request transfers and how many are deemed allowable and appropriate by NIH.
Overall, this FOA functions as NIH's structured route for handling requests to change the legal and administrative organization responsible for an NIH grant. It highlights three key realities: the transfer must be permitted for the specific grant, it is treated as a prior approval action reviewed by the assigned grants management official, and submission does not guarantee approval or a successful transfer, making early coordination with the awarding NIH Institute or Center an important step.
FAQs: NIH "Change of Grantee Organization (Type 7 Parent)" (PA-16-285)
What is PA-16-285?
PA-16-285, titled "Change of Grantee Organization (Type 7 Parent)," is an NIH funding opportunity that provides a formal process for requesting permission to transfer an existing NIH award from the current grantee organization to a different (new) grantee organization, when such a transfer is allowed for the specific grant mechanism and situation.
Is this a typical grant program that funds a new project?
No. This is not a standard grant competition and is not described as a program that awards new money for a new project. Instead, it is an administrative pathway to request approval to move an already-issued NIH grant to a new institution.
What does "Change of Grantee Organization" mean in practice?
It refers to changing the legal and administrative organization that is responsible for the NIH award. In practical terms, it is used when the grant needs to move to another institution because the project, key personnel, or organizational responsibility is shifting and NIH approval is required before the transfer can happen.
How does NIH treat submissions under this announcement?
Submissions are treated as "prior approval" requests under the NIH Grants Policy Statement section that covers changes in grantee organization. That means the request is handled as an administrative and programmatic action tied to an existing award, not as a competitive application for a new award.
Who reviews the transfer request?
The request is routed directly to the Grants Management Specialist associated with the current grant and is evaluated in the context of that existing award.
Does submitting a request guarantee the grant will be transferred?
No. NIH explicitly states there is no promise or entitlement that a grant will be transferred. Approval depends on NIH determining the transfer is appropriate, that the work can continue successfully at the new institution, and that the change aligns with the rules and objectives of the original award.
What factors affect whether NIH will approve a transfer?
Based on the information provided, NIH approval depends on whether the transfer is appropriate for the specific situation, whether the project can continue successfully at the proposed new grantee institution, and whether the proposed change aligns with the governing rules and the original award's objectives. NIH also emphasizes that not every grant or circumstance is eligible for transfer.
Are all NIH awards eligible to be transferred using this process?
No. The opportunity applies only to "specific types of NIH grants" identified in the full funding opportunity announcement (FOA). Eligibility is not automatic for every NIH award.
What is the recommended first step before submitting a request?
NIH strongly encourages early communication with the awarding Institute or Center (IC) before submitting a request. This can help confirm whether the particular grant and circumstances are eligible and clarify expectations around documentation, timing, and institutional commitments.
Why does NIH encourage contacting the awarding Institute or Center early?
The announcement notes that each IC may have specific expectations, and because not every grant or circumstance can be transferred, early discussion can prevent wasted effort and help clarify what NIH will require for the request.
Is this action considered competitive peer review?
Based on the description provided, it is not characterized as a competitive peer-reviewed application for a new award. It is described as an administrative "prior approval" action reviewed in the context of an already-issued award.
Which agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is under HHS/NIH, identified in the provided information as HHS-NIH11.
What types of organizations are eligible as applicants under this announcement?
The eligible applicant categories listed are broad and include state, county, city/township governments, special district governments, public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and other applicants as further clarified in the FOA.
Why is the eligibility list so broad?
The broad eligibility aligns with the purpose of the action: it is meant to accommodate transfers to the type of organization that is otherwise allowed to hold the underlying NIH award, rather than to define a narrow set of applicants for a new funding competition.
Are award ceilings or the expected number of awards specified?
No. The provided information states that no award ceiling or expected number of awards is specified. This is consistent with the administrative nature of the action, since the "award" outcome is an approved transfer of an existing grant rather than a new, separately funded project.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The posting date and creation date are listed as May 24, 2016, and the closing date is listed as May 25, 2019.
What does the closing date represent here?
Based on the information provided, the closing date is the last date listed for this announcement. Since the action is an administrative pathway for transfer requests rather than a typical new award competition, the closing date is best understood as the end of the period during which this specific FOA is listed as available for submission.
What does "Type 7 Parent" indicate?
The provided information identifies the title as "Change of Grantee Organization (Type 7 Parent)" but does not further define the meaning of "Type 7 Parent" beyond its role as the designated pathway for submitting change-of-grantee requests.
How is this related to the NIH Grants Policy Statement?
The announcement centers on the concept that these submissions are "prior approval" requests under the NIH Grants Policy Statement section covering changes in grantee organization. The request is therefore evaluated under the policies governing changes to an existing award.
What is the overall purpose of this FOA?
The overall purpose is to provide NIH's structured route for handling requests to change the legal and administrative organization responsible for an NIH grant, emphasizing that (1) the transfer must be permitted for the specific grant, (2) it is treated as a prior approval action reviewed by the assigned grants management official, and (3) submission does not guarantee approval.
Does the information provided list specific grant mechanisms that qualify?
No. The information provided states that only specific types of NIH grants qualify and that they are identified in the full FOA, but it does not list those specific mechanisms here.
Are CFDA/assistance listings connected to this opportunity?
Yes. The description notes that it is tied to a wide range of CFDA numbers (now commonly referenced through assistance listing identifiers), reflecting that many NIH programs could potentially use this transfer process depending on the original award type.
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