Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 14 119
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Design and Development of Novel Technologies for Healthy Independent Living (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.361 Nursing Research 93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 26, 2014 and posted on Feb 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 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: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district 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:
Design and Development of Novel Technologies for Healthy Independent Living (R21) (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-14-119) was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant opportunity that supported early stage, exploratory and developmental research focused on creating new technologies that help people maintain health and independence in everyday life. The emphasis was on practical innovations that can monitor health status or deliver care in real time, while remaining accessible, effective, and minimally obtrusive for the user. In other words, the program was looking for technology ideas that could realistically fit into daily routines and home or community settings without placing heavy burdens on patients, caregivers, or clinicians.
The types of projects encouraged under this funding announcement included the design and development of novel sensors and monitoring systems, home-use point-of-care devices, home-based or mobile therapy and rehabilitation tools, and information systems that support health management. The unifying goal across these categories was enabling healthy independent living, particularly through tools that can detect changes early, support timely interventions, improve self-management, or extend care beyond traditional clinical environments. The FOA highlighted the potential impact of these technologies on quality of life for several populations, including people with disabilities, older adults aging with mild impairments, and individuals living with chronic conditions.
This opportunity used the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project mechanism (R21), which is commonly intended for high-potential concepts and early development efforts that may still carry technical risk but could lead to meaningful advances if successful. The award ceiling listed for the announcement was $200,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity aligned with multiple NIH-related program areas, reflected in the CFDA numbers associated with discovery and applied technological innovation to improve human health (93.286), nursing research (93.361), cardiovascular diseases research (93.837), child health and human development extramural research (93.865), and aging research (93.866). This combination signals that NIH viewed healthy independent living technologies as broadly relevant across clinical areas and life stages rather than confined to a single disease or discipline.
Eligibility was broad and included a wide range of domestic and international organizations. Eligible applicants included public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses, though small businesses were also listed as eligible), and many types of government entities such as state, county, city/township, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The FOA also explicitly included Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, and it extended eligibility to a variety of mission-specific institutions and organizations 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. Faith-based and community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies were also included. Importantly, non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) were eligible to apply, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations were allowed; foreign components as defined by NIH policy were permitted as well, indicating NIH openness to global expertise and cross-border collaboration when it strengthened the proposed work.
From an administrative timeline perspective, the opportunity was posted and created on February 26, 2014. The original and current closing date listed was January 7, 2017, and the archive date was February 7, 2017, meaning the solicitation is no longer active and was formally archived after its final deadline. The official announcement page was provided through the NIH Grants Guide (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-119.html). For access or technical issues related to the electronic announcement, NIH directed applicants to contact the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Overall, this FOA was aimed at pushing forward user-centered, real-world health technologies that could help people stay healthier and more independent outside clinical settings. It encouraged projects that blend engineering, clinical needs, human factors, and practical deployment considerations, with the expectation that even early-stage prototypes or feasibility demonstrations could lay the groundwork for larger-scale development and eventual impact on independent living and quality of life.
FAQs: Design and Development of Novel Technologies for Healthy Independent Living (R21) (PAR-14-119)
What is PAR-14-119?
PAR-14-119 is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "Design and Development of Novel Technologies for Healthy Independent Living (R21)." It supported early stage, exploratory and developmental research aimed at creating new technologies that help people maintain health and independence in everyday life.
Is this grant opportunity still open?
No. The FOA is no longer active. The closing date listed was January 7, 2017, and it was archived on February 7, 2017.
What type of NIH award mechanism did this opportunity use?
This opportunity used the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project mechanism (R21), which is generally intended for early-stage, high-potential concepts and developmental efforts that may involve technical risk but could lead to meaningful advances if successful.
What was the main purpose of this FOA?
The main purpose was to support practical, user-centered innovations that can monitor health status or deliver care in real time, while remaining accessible, effective, and minimally obtrusive so they can realistically fit into daily routines and home or community settings.
What kinds of projects were encouraged?
Projects encouraged included design and development of novel sensors and monitoring systems, home-use point-of-care devices, home-based or mobile therapy and rehabilitation tools, and information systems that support health management, all with the unifying goal of enabling healthy independent living.
What is meant by "healthy independent living" in this FOA?
In this FOA, "healthy independent living" focused on technologies that can help people stay healthier and more independent outside traditional clinical environments, such as tools that detect changes early, support timely interventions, improve self-management, or extend care into the home and community.
Who were the intended beneficiaries or target populations?
The FOA highlighted potential benefits for people with disabilities, older adults aging with mild impairments, and individuals living with chronic conditions, with an emphasis on improving quality of life and supporting independence.
What does "minimally obtrusive" mean in the context of this program?
It refers to technologies designed to fit into everyday life without placing heavy burdens on patients, caregivers, or clinicians. The emphasis was on solutions that are practical and usable in real-world home or community settings.
Did the FOA emphasize real-time monitoring or real-time care delivery?
Yes. The FOA emphasized innovations that could monitor health status or deliver care in real time, supporting timely interventions and better day-to-day health management.
How much funding was available per award?
The award ceiling listed for the announcement was $200,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered through the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (including small businesses, as also listed), and many government entities such as state, county, city/township, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Were Tribal governments and Tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly included Tribal governments and Tribal organizations among eligible applicants.
Were minority-serving institutions specifically included as eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly included institutions and organizations 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.
Were faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA included faith-based and community-based organizations as eligible applicants.
Could foreign organizations apply?
Yes. Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) were eligible to apply.
Were non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations allowed?
Yes. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations were allowed, and foreign components as defined by NIH policy were permitted.
What does the inclusion of multiple CFDA numbers suggest about the program?
The FOA was associated with several CFDA numbers (93.286, 93.361, 93.837, 93.865, 93.866), signaling that NIH viewed healthy independent living technologies as broadly relevant across clinical areas and life stages rather than limited to one disease area or discipline.
When was the FOA posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 26, 2014. The original and current closing date listed was January 7, 2017. The archive date was February 7, 2017.
Where can I find the official NIH announcement page for PAR-14-119?
The official announcement page was provided through the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-119.html.
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues related to the electronic announcement?
NIH directed applicants to contact the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV for access or technical issues related to the electronic announcement.
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