Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 07 004
Apply for PAR 07 004
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Based Participatory Research at NIMH (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2008 and posted on Oct 6, 2006.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Multiple Receipt Dates See Link to Full Announcement for details.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Special district governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private 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.
- Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply. Eligible agencies of the Federal Government can apply. Faith based or community based organizations can apply. Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Based Participatory Research at NIMH (R21) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-07-004) is a National Institutes of Health grant program designed to strengthen real, working research partnerships between community-based organizations, clinical or service delivery settings, and research institutions. Its central aim is to reduce the burden of mental illness, behavioral disorders, and HIV/AIDS by supporting research focused on mind, brain, and behavior, with an emphasis on doing that work in close collaboration with the communities most affected. The intent is not simply to study communities, but to build shared research relationships that make the science more relevant, feasible in real-world settings, and more likely to produce practical benefits.
This announcement uses the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21) mechanism, which is typically used to support early-stage, pilot, or formative work that can test ideas, develop methods, generate preliminary data, and establish the partnerships and infrastructure needed for larger studies. A key structural feature is that this R21 is explicitly connected to a future companion opportunity using the R01 mechanism (a standard multi-year research project grant). Only awardees of this R21 are allowed to submit the later R01 application, and the R01 proposal must directly build on what was created during the R21 period, including the pilot findings, resources developed, and the collaborative relationships established. In practice, the R21 functions as both a research pilot and a partnership-building phase that is expected to mature into a more definitive, larger-scale R01 project.
Funding levels and the number of awards are not fixed in the announcement because NIMH expects applications to vary widely in scope, duration, and cost depending on the community setting, health condition being addressed, and the kinds of research activities proposed. As a result, the total amount awarded and the number of awards made are driven by the quality of applications received and their proposed budgets and timelines. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary grant funding in the health area under CFDA 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants), and it does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based entities that might be positioned to conduct community-engaged research. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts, as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. Nonprofit organizations are eligible, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (with certain limitations described in the full announcement), and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities may apply. Tribal governments that are federally recognized are eligible, as are tribal organizations that are not federally recognized. Small businesses may apply, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses are also listed as eligible. The announcement also notes that eligible federal government agencies can apply, and it explicitly states that faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible applicants, reinforcing the program's emphasis on community-linked research capacity.
At the same time, there are clear boundary conditions. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply. Applicants are allowed to submit more than one application as long as each application is scientifically distinct, which gives organizations flexibility to propose different partnership models, populations, or research questions without duplicating the same project. The opportunity originally posted on October 6, 2006, uses multiple receipt dates rather than a single deadline, with exact submission cycles and details provided in the full announcement. For full terms, application instructions, and the official requirements, the notice directs applicants to the NIH Grants Guide posting at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-004.html, and provides NIH Office of Extramural Research contact information for technical access issues.
FAQs: Community Based Participatory Research at NIMH (R21) - PAR-07-004
What is the Community Based Participatory Research at NIMH (R21) opportunity?
It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant program from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) that supports community-based participatory research (CBPR). The program is designed to strengthen real, working research partnerships between community-based organizations, clinical or service delivery settings, and research institutions.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central aim is to reduce the burden of mental illness, behavioral disorders, and HIV/AIDS by supporting research focused on mind, brain, and behavior, carried out in close collaboration with the communities most affected.
What makes this opportunity “community-based participatory research” rather than traditional research?
The intent is not simply to study communities. Instead, the program emphasizes building shared research relationships so the science is more relevant to community needs, feasible in real-world settings, and more likely to result in practical benefits.
What funding mechanism does this announcement use?
This announcement uses the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21) mechanism, which typically supports early-stage, pilot, or formative work.
What kinds of activities are R21 projects expected to support under this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, the R21 is intended to support pilot or developmental work such as testing ideas, developing methods, generating preliminary data, and establishing partnerships and infrastructure that can support larger studies later.
How is this R21 connected to a future R01 opportunity?
This R21 is explicitly linked to a future companion opportunity using the R01 mechanism (a standard multi-year research project grant). The R21 is described as a partnership-building and pilot phase that is expected to mature into a larger, more definitive R01 project.
Who is allowed to apply for the later companion R01?
Only awardees of this R21 are allowed to submit the later R01 application.
What must the companion R01 proposal be based on?
The R01 proposal must directly build on what was created during the R21 period, including pilot findings, resources developed, and the collaborative relationships established.
Are the funding amounts and number of awards fixed?
No. Funding levels and the number of awards are not fixed because NIMH expects applications to vary in scope, duration, and cost depending on factors like the community setting, the health condition being addressed, and the types of research activities proposed.
What determines how many awards are made and how much is awarded?
The total amount awarded and the number of awards made are driven by the quality of applications received and their proposed budgets and timelines.
What is the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary grant funding in the health area under CFDA 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many U.S.-based entities, including government entities (state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts), higher education institutions (public/state-controlled and private), nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, with limitations described in the full announcement), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, tribal governments (federally recognized), tribal organizations (not federally recognized), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Eligible federal government agencies may also apply.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly states that faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible applicants, aligning with the program’s emphasis on community-linked research capacity.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Can an organization submit more than one application?
Yes. Applicants may submit more than one application as long as each application is scientifically distinct.
What does it mean for applications to be “scientifically distinct” in this context?
The opportunity allows multiple applications when they do not duplicate the same project. The description notes this gives flexibility to propose different partnership models, populations, or research questions without duplicating the same project.
When was this opportunity originally posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on October 6, 2006.
Is there a single deadline for submission?
No. The announcement uses multiple receipt dates rather than a single deadline. Exact submission cycles and details are provided in the full announcement.
Where can applicants find the official full announcement and requirements?
The notice directs applicants to the NIH Grants Guide posting at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-004.html for full terms, application instructions, and official requirements.
Where can applicants get help if they have technical access issues?
The notice provides NIH Office of Extramural Research contact information for technical access issues (specific contact details are referenced as being provided with the official notice).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-07-004.
What topic areas does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes research related to mind, brain, and behavior, with the central aim of reducing the burden of mental illness, behavioral disorders, and HIV/AIDS through community-engaged research partnerships.
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