Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 126
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- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Research Agreements Related" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.262 Occupational Safety and Health Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 14, 2014 and posted on Mar 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 3, 2014 Letter of Intent Due Date April 20, 2012, September 24, 2012, September 24, 2013 September 24, 2014 Application Due Date(s) May 21, 2012, October 24, 2012, October 24, 2013, October 24, 2014, by 500pm local time of applicant organization.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $60,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 60 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 1. Eligible Applicants Eligible Organizations Higher Education Institutions Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education Private Institutions of Higher Education The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for CDC/NIOSH support as Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education Hispanic serving Institutions PAR 12 126 Cooperative Research Agreements Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (U01) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa files/PAR 12 126.html3/26/2012 33946 PM Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) For Profit Organizations Small Businesses For Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses) Governments State Governments County Governments City or Township Governments Special District Governments Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) U.S. Territory or Possession Other Independent School Districts Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Faith based or Community based Organizations Regional Organizations Foreign Institutions 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 HHS Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (PAR 12-126) is a discretionary cooperative agreement (U01) offered through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically NIOSH, under CFDA 93.262 (Occupational Safety and Health Program). It supports research tied to the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program and is intended to help meet the research requirements of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. In practical terms, the government is looking to fund scientifically rigorous studies that can answer urgent, still-unresolved questions about the physical and mental health impacts linked to exposures and experiences from the September 2001 terrorist attacks, with priorities shaped in consultation with the WTC Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee.
The main goal is to generate strong evidence that improves understanding, detection, and care for WTC-related conditions. The announcement highlights several major research directions. These include identifying and validating biomarkers that can indicate exposure or predict health outcomes; conducting epidemiologic studies to clarify disease patterns and trends over time; analyzing exposure-response relationships to better connect specific exposure types or intensities with later disease; improving diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies; examining patterns of illness across factors like age and gender; and investigating risk factors that may increase the likelihood of developing WTC-related diseases. The solicitation also leaves room for other well-justified studies on WTC-related health conditions, including emerging conditions that may be newly recognized or increasing in relevance as the affected population ages.
The opportunity specifies a range of relevant health outcomes and disease areas. These include aerodigestive health problems, autoimmune diseases, cancer (including work focused on detection, diagnosis, and premalignant changes), gastroesophageal disorders, broader gastrointestinal health conditions, mental health conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory diseases, and sarcoidosis. The focus is not limited strictly to these conditions, but they are clearly emphasized as priority areas tied to the WTC exposure and responder/survivor experience.
From a funding standpoint, the estimated total funding listed is $60,000,000, with an award ceiling of $250,000 per award and no stated award floor. The forecasted number of awards is 60. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not expected to contribute a required portion of project costs from non-federal sources. Because this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, awardees should generally expect more substantial involvement from the funding agency during the project (for example, coordination on priorities, data standards, or programmatic alignment), consistent with how U01 mechanisms typically operate.
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations and includes public and private institutions of higher education (with encouragement for applicants such as Hispanic-serving institutions, HBCUs, tribally controlled colleges and universities, and Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian-serving institutions), nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and a wide range of government entities (state, county, city/township, special districts, tribal governments, U.S. territories/possessions, public housing authorities, and certain regional organizations). Faith-based and community-based organizations are also listed as eligible. However, foreign institutions and non-U.S. entities are explicitly not eligible, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible. Foreign components are not allowed under the HHS Grants Policy Statement framework referenced in the notice.
Key dates in the posting reflect multiple receipt cycles across several years. Letters of intent were due on April 20, 2012; September 24, 2012; September 24, 2013; and September 24, 2014. Corresponding application due dates were May 21, 2012; October 24, 2012; October 24, 2013; and October 24, 2014 (by 5:00 pm local time of the applicant organization). The posting shows an original closing date of October 24, 2014, a current closing date of December 3, 2014, and an archive date of January 2, 2015, indicating the opportunity is no longer active but remains available for reference.
For additional details, the announcement points applicants to the full NIH Guide posting at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-126.html. For access issues or administrative help locating the announcement, the contact listed is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) at 770-488-2700 or pgotim@cdc.gov.
FAQs: PAR 12-126 (CDC/NIOSH) World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program Research (U01)
What is PAR 12-126?
PAR 12-126 is a CDC funding opportunity from NIOSH offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement (U01). It supports research connected to the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program and helps meet research requirements of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically NIOSH.
What CFDA program is this opportunity under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 93.262, the Occupational Safety and Health Program.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to fund scientifically rigorous studies that address urgent, unresolved questions about physical and mental health impacts linked to exposures and experiences from the September 2001 terrorist attacks, with the goal of strengthening evidence that improves understanding, detection, and care for WTC-related conditions.
How are research priorities determined?
The funding priorities are shaped in consultation with the WTC Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee, as described in the opportunity.
What types of research does the announcement emphasize?
The announcement highlights several directions, including: identifying and validating biomarkers; epidemiologic studies of disease patterns and trends; exposure-response analyses connecting exposure type/intensity to later disease; improved diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies; analyses of illness patterns by factors such as age and gender; and studies of risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing WTC-related diseases.
Are studies allowed outside the listed research directions?
Yes. The opportunity allows other well-justified studies on WTC-related health conditions, including emerging conditions that may become more relevant as the affected population ages.
Which health outcomes and disease areas are specifically highlighted as priorities?
Priority areas include aerodigestive health problems, autoimmune diseases, cancer (including detection, diagnosis, and premalignant changes), gastroesophageal disorders, broader gastrointestinal health conditions, mental health conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory diseases, and sarcoidosis.
Is the opportunity limited only to the listed conditions?
No. While the announcement clearly emphasizes certain conditions as priority areas, it also indicates the focus is not limited strictly to those conditions.
What funding mechanism is used (grant type)?
The mechanism is a cooperative agreement (U01), not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement (U01)?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, awardees should expect more substantial involvement from the funding agency during the project compared with a standard grant. The opportunity notes this can include coordination on priorities, data standards, or programmatic alignment, consistent with how U01 mechanisms typically operate.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding listed is $60,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $250,000 per award.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the opportunity description provided.
How many awards were anticipated?
The forecasted number of awards is 60.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations (including small businesses); and a range of government entities such as state, county, city/township, special districts, tribal governments, U.S. territories/possessions, public housing authorities, and certain regional organizations. Faith-based and community-based organizations are also listed as eligible.
Are minority-serving institutions encouraged to apply?
Yes. The opportunity specifically encourages applicants such as Hispanic-serving institutions, HBCUs, tribally controlled colleges and universities, and Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian-serving institutions.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions and non-U.S. entities are explicitly not eligible.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under this opportunity?
No. The opportunity indicates foreign components are not allowed under the referenced HHS Grants Policy Statement framework.
What were the letter of intent (LOI) due dates?
Letters of intent were due on April 20, 2012; September 24, 2012; September 24, 2013; and September 24, 2014.
What were the application due dates?
Applications were due on May 21, 2012; October 24, 2012; October 24, 2013; and October 24, 2014, by 5:00 pm local time of the applicant organization.
What does the closing and archive information indicate about the status of this opportunity?
The posting shows an original closing date of October 24, 2014, a current closing date of December 3, 2014, and an archive date of January 2, 2015. This indicates the opportunity is no longer active and is available for reference only.
Where can the full announcement be found?
The opportunity points to the full NIH Guide posting at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-126.html
Who is the listed contact for access issues or administrative help locating the announcement?
The listed contact is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) at 770-488-2700 or pgotim@cdc.gov.
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