Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 13 219
Apply for PAR 13 219
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Developing and Improving Institutional Animal Resources (G20)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.351 Research Infrastructure Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 6, 2014 and posted on May 2, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 2014. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) 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 NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Developing and Improving Institutional Animal Resources (G20) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-13-219) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program focused on strengthening the physical infrastructure that supports animal-based biomedical and behavioral research. The central aim is practical and facility-oriented: helping research institutions modernize, repair, renovate, or otherwise improve specific animal resources so that they can better support high-quality, compliant, and efficient research operations. Rather than funding research projects themselves, this program targets the environments and core resources where animal care and animal research activities happen, with the expectation that improved facilities translate into stronger institutional research capacity.
The scope of what can be supported is framed around two main categories: alteration and renovation (often shortened to AR) and upgrades to animal care equipment. On the AR side, institutions can propose renovations and repairs that improve animal facility spaces, address aging or inadequate infrastructure, and enhance the functionality of vivaria and associated support areas. On the equipment side, applicants can seek funds to improve or replace animal care equipment used in the facility, which can include items essential to day-to-day operations, husbandry, sanitation, environmental control, and safe handling. Across both categories, the emphasis is on concrete, institution-level improvements to existing animal resources rather than creating entirely new research programs.
A notable expectation in the announcement is speed and feasibility: NIH anticipates that awarded funds will be spent expeditiously. In practice, that means applications should be built around well-defined, ready-to-execute plans with clear justifications, realistic timelines, and a strong likelihood of prompt completion once funds are awarded. The FOA also encourages applicants to incorporate sustainable design technologies and approaches where appropriate. This typically points toward energy- and water-efficient systems, environmentally responsible materials, and design choices that reduce long-term operating costs while maintaining or improving animal welfare and regulatory compliance.
The program is categorized under the Health funding activity area and is associated with CFDA number 93.351 (Research Infrastructure Programs). It does not require cost sharing or matching, which can lower barriers for institutions that need infrastructure upgrades but cannot easily commit institutional matching funds. The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $500,000, signaling that the program is intended for targeted, project-specific improvements rather than large-scale capital construction.
Eligibility is oriented toward U.S.-based institutions and organizations with biomedical research capacity. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as specified). The FOA also explicitly recognizes several categories of minority-serving and specialized 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). At the same time, the opportunity clearly restricts foreign participation: non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined in NIH policy) are not allowed.
Key administrative details in the source information reflect the lifecycle of this particular announcement. The opportunity was posted on May 2, 2013, with a listed original closing date of August 3, 2015. The record also shows dates tied to archiving and system updates (creation date June 6, 2014; current closing date June 6, 2014; archive date July 6, 2014), which suggests the listing reflects a snapshot of the FOA’s availability and record management rather than a single, continuous open window. For applicants looking to confirm requirements, forms, and any NIH policy updates referenced in the FOA, the official NIH guide link is provided: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-219.html.
For access or technical issues with the announcement, the contact path in the listing routes users to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV), which is meant to help with problems opening the FOA or linking to the full text. Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as NIH support for institution-level animal facility improvements that are immediately actionable, sustainability-minded, and directly tied to strengthening the infrastructure needed for compliant, effective animal-based research.
FAQs: Developing and Improving Institutional Animal Resources (G20) (PAR-13-219)
What is the Developing and Improving Institutional Animal Resources (G20) opportunity (PAR-13-219)?
This is an NIH discretionary grant program focused on strengthening the physical infrastructure that supports animal-based biomedical and behavioral research. It funds practical, facility-oriented improvements to institutional animal resources rather than funding research projects themselves.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The central aim is to help research institutions modernize, repair, renovate, or otherwise improve specific animal resources so they can better support high-quality, compliant, and efficient research operations. The expectation is that better facilities and equipment translate into stronger institutional research capacity.
Does this program fund research studies or experiments?
No. Based on the description provided, the program targets the environments and core resources where animal care and animal research activities occur. It is focused on institutional infrastructure improvements, not on funding research projects.
What types of projects can be supported under this opportunity?
The scope is framed around two main categories: (1) alteration and renovation (AR) and (2) upgrades to animal care equipment. Both categories emphasize concrete, institution-level improvements to existing animal resources.
What does "alteration and renovation (AR)" mean in this FOA?
AR refers to renovations and repairs that improve animal facility spaces, address aging or inadequate infrastructure, and enhance the functionality of vivaria and associated support areas.
What kinds of equipment upgrades are supported?
Applicants can seek funds to improve or replace animal care equipment used in the facility. The description indicates this can include items essential to day-to-day operations, husbandry, sanitation, environmental control, and safe handling.
Is the program meant for big, campus-wide construction projects?
No. The information provided indicates the program is intended for targeted, project-specific improvements, with an award ceiling of $500,000. This points toward focused upgrades rather than large-scale capital construction.
Is there an expectation that projects start quickly once funded?
Yes. NIH anticipates that awarded funds will be spent expeditiously. Applications are expected to propose well-defined, ready-to-execute plans with clear justifications, realistic timelines, and a strong likelihood of prompt completion after award.
Are sustainable design approaches encouraged?
Yes. The FOA encourages incorporating sustainable design technologies and approaches where appropriate, such as energy- and water-efficient systems, environmentally responsible materials, and design choices that reduce long-term operating costs while maintaining or improving animal welfare and regulatory compliance.
What is the funding activity area for this opportunity?
The program is categorized under the Health funding activity area.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.351 (Research Infrastructure Programs).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states that this opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $500,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is oriented toward U.S.-based institutions and organizations with biomedical research capacity. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including organizations with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as specified in the announcement).
Are minority-serving and specialized institutions eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly recognizes eligibility for several categories, 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 foreign organizations eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity restricts foreign participation: non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization apply if the project involves a non-U.S. component?
No. The listing states that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined in NIH policy) are not allowed.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 2, 2013.
What are the closing dates shown for this opportunity?
The record lists an original closing date of August 3, 2015. It also shows additional record-management dates (creation date June 6, 2014; current closing date June 6, 2014; archive date July 6, 2014), suggesting the listing reflects a snapshot of the FOA's availability and archiving history rather than a single continuous open window.
Where can applicants find the official NIH guide link for the full FOA text?
The official NIH guide link provided is http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-219.html.
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues with the announcement?
For problems opening the FOA or linking to the full text, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is the program trying to improve at an institutional level?
It aims to strengthen the physical infrastructure and core animal resources where animal care and animal research activities happen, including vivaria and associated support areas and the animal care equipment needed for compliant, efficient operations.
How should an institution frame a strong project concept for this program?
Based on the information provided, a strong concept is practical and facility-oriented: focused on AR renovations/repairs and/or animal care equipment upgrades, tied to improving functionality and compliance, supported by clear justification and a realistic plan that can be executed promptly, and incorporating sustainable approaches where appropriate.
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