Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 16 098
Apply for PAR 16 098
- The HHS-NIH11 in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Research Agreements Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (U01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.262,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 12, 2016 and posted on Feb 12, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 03, 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 Cooperative Research Agreements Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (U01) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR 16 098) is a discretionary federal grant solicitation that uses the cooperative agreement funding instrument. In practical terms, a cooperative agreement is similar to a standard research grant, but it typically involves more substantial collaboration and ongoing involvement from the sponsoring federal program during the life of the award. This particular announcement was created and posted on February 12, 2016, and it listed a closing date of December 3, 2019.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to support scientifically rigorous research that helps fulfill the research requirements of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (often referred to as the Zadroga Act). The research focus is explicitly tied to health consequences associated with the September 2001 terrorist attacks, with an emphasis on both physical health conditions and mental health conditions affecting impacted populations. The announcement notes that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is soliciting applications in consultation with the World Trade Center (WTC) Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee, signaling that the program priorities and research questions are informed by an expert advisory body connected to the WTC Health Program.
The opportunity falls under the broad activity category of Health and is associated with CFDA number 93.262. The sponsoring agency is listed as HHS-NIH11 in the source data, while the description highlights NIOSH as the entity soliciting the research applications, reflecting the programmatic home of the WTC Health Program research mission. While the source data provided does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards, the intent is clear: fund research that can answer critical, policy-relevant, and clinically meaningful questions about 9/11-related health conditions, likely including the identification of risk factors, disease mechanisms, health outcomes over time, and approaches that can improve diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, or long-term care for affected groups.
Eligibility is broad and spans many types of domestic organizations that can carry out health research. Eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments (including city or township governments), special district governments, and independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those categories); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The listing also includes an "Others" category with a note to consult additional eligibility language in the full announcement for any clarifications or special conditions.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a research-focused cooperative agreement mechanism intended to advance the evidence base behind the WTC Health Program by funding high-quality studies that directly address unanswered and high-priority questions about the long-term physical and mental health impacts of the September 2001 attacks, aligned with statutory mandates and expert advisory input.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Research Agreements Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (U01)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR 16 098.
What type of funding mechanism is used?
This is a cooperative agreement (U01) funding instrument.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard research grant?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement is similar to a standard research grant but typically includes more substantial collaboration and ongoing involvement from the sponsoring federal program throughout the award period.
Is this a discretionary federal grant solicitation?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary federal grant solicitation.
What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The purpose is to support scientifically rigorous research that helps fulfill the research requirements of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (the Zadroga Act), focused on health consequences associated with the September 2001 terrorist attacks.
What research topics or health areas does this opportunity emphasize?
The research focus is tied to health consequences from the September 2001 attacks, with an emphasis on both physical health conditions and mental health conditions affecting impacted populations.
What kinds of research outputs or impacts is the program looking for?
The intent is to fund research that can answer critical, policy-relevant, and clinically meaningful questions about 9/11-related health conditions. The description suggests areas such as identifying risk factors, understanding disease mechanisms, tracking health outcomes over time, and developing approaches that improve diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, or long-term care for affected groups.
Which law or statutory authority is this research aligned with?
The opportunity is explicitly tied to the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (Zadroga Act).
Who is soliciting the applications?
The announcement notes that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is soliciting applications.
Is there an advisory group involved in shaping priorities?
Yes. Applications are solicited in consultation with the World Trade Center (WTC) Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee, indicating that priorities and research questions are informed by an expert advisory body connected to the WTC Health Program.
What is the broad activity category for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the broad activity category of Health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.262.
Which federal agency is listed as the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is listed as HHS-NIH11 in the source data, while the description highlights NIOSH as the entity soliciting research applications.
When was this opportunity posted?
The announcement was created and posted on February 12, 2016.
What was the closing date listed for the opportunity?
The closing date listed was December 3, 2019.
Does the provided information include an award ceiling or the expected number of awards?
No. The source data described does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic organizations capable of conducting health research. Eligible applicants listed include:
- State, county, and local governments (including city or township governments)
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities
- Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that category)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that category)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Is there an "Other" eligibility category?
Yes. The listing includes an "Others" category with a note to consult additional eligibility language in the full announcement for clarifications or special conditions.
Is this opportunity focused on research rather than service delivery?
Based on the description provided, this is a research-focused cooperative agreement intended to advance the evidence base behind the WTC Health Program.
How does this opportunity relate to the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program?
The opportunity is intended to support high-quality studies that directly address unanswered and high-priority questions about long-term physical and mental health impacts of the September 2001 attacks, aligned with the WTC Health Program research mission and statutory mandates.
What is the overall goal of the funded research, as described?
The overall goal is to strengthen the scientific evidence needed to guide policy-relevant and clinically meaningful decisions about 9/11-related health conditions, including improving understanding and care for impacted populations.
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