Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 14 141
Apply for PA 14 141
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Partnerships to Advance Research (CPAR) (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.361 Nursing Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 4, 2014 and posted on Mar 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district 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 eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Partnerships to Advance Research (CPAR) (R21) funding opportunity (PA 14-141) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program designed to strengthen partnerships between researchers and communities through Community Engaged Research (CEnR) approaches. The main purpose is to support early-stage, exploratory projects that build and deepen collaborative relationships with community partners in ways that lead to more relevant interventions and, ultimately, better health outcomes. Rather than focusing only on research conducted "on" communities, the intent is to encourage research conducted "with" communities, emphasizing shared priorities, mutual benefit, and sustained engagement so that interventions are more likely to be acceptable, feasible, and effective in real-world settings.
This opportunity uses the R21 mechanism, which is commonly used by NIH to fund developmental or pilot work that can generate key preliminary insights, establish or expand partnerships, test CEnR methods, and position teams for larger future studies. The award ceiling listed for this announcement is $200,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. The activity areas connected to the opportunity include health and education, and it is associated with CFDA number 93.361 (Nursing Research), indicating the program alignment with NIH-supported research priorities that can include nursing and broader health-related community outcomes.
Eligibility is broad and intentionally inclusive, reflecting the partnership-centered nature of the program. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governments (including city/township, county, and special district governments), independent school districts, and a range of nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in that category). Small businesses and other for-profit organizations (including for-profits other than small businesses) may also apply, along with public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities. The announcement also explicitly recognizes additional eligible applicants such as faith-based and community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and various minority-serving institutions, 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 Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). Tribal governments are included as eligible applicants, both federally recognized tribal governments and other Indian/Native American tribal governmental entities as specified. Notably, non-U.S. entities are allowed: foreign organizations and foreign institutions may apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are eligible. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are also permitted, which signals NIH openness to community-engaged partnerships that may involve international settings when scientifically and programmatically appropriate.
From an administrative and timing standpoint, the announcement was posted and created on March 4, 2014, with an original and current closing date of May 7, 2017, and an archive date of June 7, 2017. That means the specific FOA is no longer active for new submissions under those dates, but it remains useful as a reference for understanding NIH expectations around community-engaged R21 applications and for tracking subsequent or related NIH opportunities that continue the CPAR or CEnR emphasis.
For applicants seeking the full official details, the FOA is hosted on the NIH Grants Guide, and technical access issues were directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact listed in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Community Partnerships to Advance Research (CPAR) (R21) - PA 14-141
What is the CPAR (R21) funding opportunity (PA 14-141)?
Community Partnerships to Advance Research (CPAR) (R21) (PA 14-141) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program intended to strengthen partnerships between researchers and communities using Community Engaged Research (CEnR) approaches.
What is the main purpose of CPAR?
The main purpose is to support early-stage, exploratory projects that build and deepen collaborative relationships with community partners. The aim is for these partnerships to lead to more relevant interventions and, ultimately, improved health outcomes.
What does "community-engaged research" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this opportunity, Community Engaged Research (CEnR) emphasizes research conducted "with" communities rather than "on" communities. It prioritizes shared priorities, mutual benefit, and sustained engagement so that interventions are more likely to be acceptable, feasible, and effective in real-world settings.
What type of grant mechanism does CPAR use?
This opportunity uses the NIH R21 mechanism, which is commonly used to support developmental, pilot, or exploratory work that can generate preliminary insights, test approaches, establish or expand partnerships, and position teams for larger future studies.
What kinds of projects is the R21 mechanism meant to support under CPAR?
Based on the description provided, the R21 mechanism is meant to support early-stage projects that can establish or deepen community-researcher partnerships, test CEnR methods, and generate key early findings that help prepare for future, larger-scale studies.
How much funding is available under this announcement?
The award ceiling listed for this announcement is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What activity areas are connected to this opportunity?
The activity areas connected to the opportunity include health and education.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.361 (Nursing Research).
Does the CFDA alignment limit projects only to nursing?
The information provided indicates alignment with NIH-supported priorities that can include nursing and broader health-related community outcomes. The description does not state that projects must be limited only to nursing.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governments (including city/township, county, and special district governments), independent school districts, and a range of nonprofit organizations.
What types of nonprofit organizations are eligible?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that particular category, as specified in the description provided).
Can small businesses apply?
Yes. Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
Can other for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes other for-profit organizations (including for-profits other than small businesses).
Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are included as eligible applicants.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly recognizes faith-based and community-based organizations as eligible applicants.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are included among eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. The opportunity includes tribal governments as eligible applicants, including federally recognized tribal governments and other Indian/Native American tribal governmental entities as specified.
Are minority-serving institutions eligible?
Yes. The announcement lists multiple minority-serving institutions as eligible, 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 Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Foreign organizations and foreign institutions may apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under this opportunity?
Yes. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are also permitted.
Does the announcement indicate why NIH allows foreign participation?
The information provided signals NIH openness to community-engaged partnerships that may involve international settings when scientifically and programmatically appropriate.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted and created on March 4, 2014.
What were the closing date and archive date for this FOA?
The original and current closing date listed is May 7, 2017, and the archive date is June 7, 2017.
Is PA 14-141 still active for new submissions?
No. Based on the listed closing and archive dates, this specific FOA is no longer active for new submissions under those dates.
Is this FOA still useful if it is archived?
Yes. The information provided notes it remains useful as a reference for understanding NIH expectations around community-engaged R21 applications and for tracking subsequent or related NIH opportunities that continue the CPAR or CEnR emphasis.
Where can applicants find the official FOA details?
The FOA is hosted on the NIH Grants Guide.
Who should be contacted for technical access issues related to the FOA?
Technical access issues were directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact listed in the announcement.
What distinguishes CPAR from research that is conducted primarily "on" communities?
CPAR emphasizes shared priorities, mutual benefit, and sustained engagement with community partners, with the intent of producing interventions that fit real-world settings and are more likely to be acceptable and feasible for the community.
Does the opportunity emphasize outcomes beyond research findings?
Yes. The description emphasizes that stronger partnerships and community engagement should lead to more relevant interventions and, ultimately, better health outcomes.
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