Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AG 16 011
Apply for RFA AG 16 011
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (P30)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 9, 2015 and posted on Jul 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 21, 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 $3,100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments 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 allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAICs) (P30) funding opportunity (RFA-AG-16-011) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program in the health category aimed at supporting specialized centers of excellence in geriatrics research and research education. These centers, known as OAICs, are intended to serve as institutional hubs that bring together investigators, resources, and training activities to accelerate progress in aging-related science, especially research that helps older adults maintain independence. The core purpose is not just to fund individual projects, but to develop or strengthen an institution-wide, sustained program that can drive impactful advances in a clearly defined key area of aging research.
This opportunity is structured as a P30 center grant, which typically emphasizes shared infrastructure and coordinated, multi-investigator efforts rather than standalone research studies. In practical terms, applicants are expected to propose a coherent center concept that builds durable capacity at the applicant institution, supports high-quality geriatrics research, and advances research education in the field. The FOA frames OAICs as engines for focused and sustained progress, meaning the program expects applicants to articulate a concentrated scientific theme or priority area and demonstrate how the center will organize people, methods, and resources around that theme over time.
The NIH estimated an overall total funding amount of $3,100,000 for this announcement, with an expected three awards. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which can lower the barrier for participation by institutions that might otherwise struggle to commit non-federal dollars. The announcement was posted on July 9, 2015, with an original and current closing date of October 21, 2015, and an archive date of November 21, 2015, indicating this particular round is historical but still useful as a reference point for how OAIC competitions are framed.
Eligibility under this FOA is broad and spans a wide range of U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (including those outside higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. It also includes multiple levels of government entities such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Tribal eligibility is explicitly recognized as well, including federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations that are not federally recognized. The FOA also calls out several institution types and community-linked entities as eligible, 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 Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), along with faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies.
At the same time, there are clear restrictions related to foreign participation. Non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible to apply. However, the FOA allows "foreign components" as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, which generally means a U.S. applicant organization may include certain scientifically justified elements performed outside the United States under NIH rules, even though the applicant institution itself must be domestic.
From an administrative identification standpoint, the funding opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.866 (Aging Research), and the issuing agency is the National Institutes of Health. The official announcement and full details were made available through the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-16-011.html. For access issues or technical problems with the posting and links, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Overall, this FOA is best understood as a center-building mechanism: it funds an institutional platform for geriatrics and aging research and for training and research education, with the explicit goal of helping awardee organizations concentrate expertise and resources on a strategic aging research area and sustain measurable progress that supports older adults independence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAICs) funding opportunity?
The Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAICs) opportunity (P30) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program in the health category that supports specialized centers of excellence in geriatrics research and research education. OAICs are intended to function as institutional hubs that bring together investigators, resources, and training activities to accelerate progress in aging-related science, especially research that helps older adults maintain independence.
What is the FOA number for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number is RFA-AG-16-011.
What type of grant mechanism is used?
This opportunity uses a P30 center grant mechanism, which generally emphasizes shared infrastructure and coordinated, multi-investigator efforts rather than funding single, standalone research studies.
What is the main purpose of an OAIC (P30) award?
The core purpose is to develop or strengthen an institution-wide, sustained program that can drive impactful advances in a clearly defined key area of aging research. The goal is not only to support individual projects, but to build durable capacity at the applicant institution for high-quality geriatrics research and research education.
How are OAICs expected to operate at an institution?
OAICs are framed as engines for focused and sustained progress. Applicants are expected to propose a coherent center concept with a concentrated scientific theme or priority area and explain how the center will organize people, methods, resources, and training activities around that theme over time.
Who is the issuing agency?
The issuing agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.866 (Aging Research).
How much total funding was estimated for this announcement?
NIH estimated an overall total funding amount of $3,100,000 for this announcement.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicated an expectation of three awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required under this FOA.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on July 9, 2015.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed for this FOA was October 21, 2015.
What is the archive date for this FOA?
The archive date was November 21, 2015.
Is this opportunity still active?
Based on the dates provided (closing date October 21, 2015 and archive date November 21, 2015), this particular round is historical. It may still be useful as a reference point for how OAIC competitions are framed.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of U.S.-based organizations, including:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (including those outside higher education)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Tribal organizations that are not federally recognized
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Hispanic Serving Institutions
- Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
- Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs)
- Faith-based or community-based organizations
- Regional organizations
- U.S. territories or possessions
- Eligible federal agencies
Are foreign institutions allowed to apply?
No. Non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization apply if it has a non-domestic component?
Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply under this FOA.
Are any foreign activities allowed at all under this FOA?
Yes, the FOA allows "foreign components" as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement. This generally means a U.S. applicant organization may include certain scientifically justified elements performed outside the United States under NIH rules, even though the applicant institution itself must be domestic.
Is this opportunity intended to fund individual research projects?
The FOA emphasizes that the purpose is not just to fund individual projects. It is designed as a center-building mechanism that prioritizes shared infrastructure, coordinated multi-investigator efforts, and a sustained institutional program organized around a clear aging research theme.
What research area does this opportunity focus on?
The opportunity focuses on geriatrics research and aging-related science, particularly research intended to help older adults maintain independence.
What is meant by a "center of excellence" in this context?
In this FOA, a center of excellence refers to an institutional hub (an OAIC) that brings together investigators, resources, and training and research education activities to accelerate progress in a clearly defined key area of aging research.
Where can applicants find the official FOA details?
The official announcement and full details were made available through the NIH Grants Guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-16-011.html
Who should be contacted for technical problems accessing the posting or links?
For access issues or technical problems with the posting and links, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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