Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 13 056
Apply for PAR 13 056
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research 93.172 Human Genome Research 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.399 Cancer Control 93.866 Aging Research 93.989 International Research and Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 1, 2013 and posted on Jan 9, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2016. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments 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 State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses.
- 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 NIH grant opportunity titled "Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R03)" (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-13-056) supports small, focused research projects that aim to close the gap between what research has already shown to work and what actually happens in real-world public health and clinical settings. The core purpose is to help investigators study practical ways to spread (disseminate) and integrate (implement) evidence-based interventions and services so they are adopted, delivered well, sustained over time, and ultimately improve patient and population outcomes. Rather than developing brand-new clinical interventions from scratch, this FOA is centered on figuring out how to get proven interventions, programs, and tools into routine use more effectively and efficiently.
Projects under this FOA are expected to identify, develop, test, evaluate, and refine methods, systems, infrastructures, and strategies that support real-world uptake of evidence-based practices. The scope is broad and can include health behavior change interventions, prevention approaches, early detection and screening programs, diagnostic or treatment strategies, chronic disease management models, and services that improve quality of life. It also explicitly includes work related to data monitoring, surveillance, and reporting tools, recognizing that implementation often depends on strong measurement systems and feedback loops. A key theme is that the research should be grounded in practice settings, such as clinics, hospitals, community health programs, schools, or public health agencies, and should pay close attention to outcomes that matter for patients and communities.
The funding mechanism is an NIH R03, which is designed for smaller research grants and typically fits projects that are narrowly defined, pilot in nature, or intended to generate preliminary data that can support a larger future study. For this specific announcement, the listed award ceiling is $50,000, which signals that applicants should propose a tightly scoped study with clear, achievable aims, realistic methods, and a strong rationale for how the work will advance dissemination and implementation science. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses the grant funding instrument.
Eligibility is wide and includes many types of organizations. Eligible applicants include federal, state, county, city, township, and special district governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations other than small businesses as well as small businesses; independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and tribal governments (both federally recognized and other tribal entities). The announcement also notes eligibility for a range of mission-driven and capacity-building institutions and organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations, 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 and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions (AANAPISIs). Importantly, non-U.S. entities are eligible as well: foreign organizations and foreign institutions may apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are eligible, and foreign components are allowed as defined by NIH policy.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted January 9, 2013, with an original and final closing date of January 7, 2016, and an archive date of February 7, 2016, meaning it is no longer open for new applications under that specific FOA. The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health, and the announcement is connected to multiple CFDA program areas spanning oral health, genomics, communication disorders, mental health, alcohol and drug abuse, cancer control, aging, and international research and training. That spread reflects how dissemination and implementation challenges show up across nearly every health domain, regardless of the specific disease or condition.
For applicants and readers who want the authoritative details, the full FOA was made available through the NIH Grants Guide at the link provided in the source text. The contact point listed for access or technical issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV), which is intended for problems opening or linking to the funding announcement rather than for scientific program questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NIH "Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R03)" (PAR-13-056)
What is the goal of this NIH funding opportunity?
The opportunity supports small, focused research projects that aim to close the gap between what research has already shown to work and what actually happens in real-world public health and clinical settings. The emphasis is on studying practical ways to spread (disseminate) and integrate (implement) evidence-based interventions and services so they are adopted, delivered with quality, sustained over time, and ultimately improve patient and population outcomes.
What does "dissemination and implementation" mean in the context of this FOA?
In this announcement, dissemination refers to approaches for spreading evidence-based interventions, programs, and tools so they reach intended settings and audiences. Implementation refers to strategies for integrating those proven approaches into routine practice so they are used consistently, delivered well, and maintained over time in real-world systems like clinics, hospitals, schools, community programs, and public health agencies.
Is this opportunity meant for developing brand-new clinical interventions?
No. The FOA is centered on figuring out how to get proven, evidence-based interventions, programs, and tools into routine use more effectively and efficiently, rather than developing entirely new clinical interventions from scratch.
What kinds of projects are expected under this FOA?
Projects are expected to identify, develop, test, evaluate, and refine methods, systems, infrastructures, and strategies that support real-world uptake of evidence-based practices. The intent is to produce practical knowledge about how to improve adoption, quality of delivery, sustainability, and outcomes in typical practice and community settings.
What topic areas can be included within the scope?
The scope is broad and may include health behavior change interventions, prevention approaches, early detection and screening programs, diagnostic or treatment strategies, chronic disease management models, and services that improve quality of life. The FOA also explicitly includes work related to data monitoring, surveillance, and reporting tools, acknowledging that implementation often depends on measurement systems and feedback loops.
What kinds of settings should the research be grounded in?
The research should be grounded in practice settings such as clinics, hospitals, community health programs, schools, or public health agencies, and should pay close attention to outcomes that matter for patients and communities.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is an NIH R03, which is designed for smaller research grants. It typically fits projects that are narrowly defined, pilot in nature, or intended to generate preliminary data that can support a larger future study.
What is the award ceiling listed for this FOA?
The listed award ceiling for this announcement is $50,000, signaling that applicants should propose a tightly scoped study with clear, achievable aims, realistic methods, and a strong rationale for advancing dissemination and implementation science.
What type of funding is this and what funding instrument is used?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses the grant funding instrument.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations, including: federal, state, county, city, township, and special district governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other than small businesses); independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and tribal governments (both federally recognized tribes and other tribal entities).
Are community-based, faith-based, or mission-driven institutions included in eligibility?
Yes. The announcement notes eligibility for a range of mission-driven and capacity-building institutions and organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations, 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 and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are foreign organizations or non-U.S. entities eligible?
Yes. Foreign organizations and foreign institutions may apply. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are eligible, and foreign components are allowed as defined by NIH policy.
When was the opportunity posted and is it still open?
It was posted on January 9, 2013. The original and final closing date was January 7, 2016, and the archive date was February 7, 2016. This means the opportunity is no longer open for new applications under that specific FOA.
Which agency sponsors this grant opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-13-056.
Is this FOA connected to specific health program areas?
Yes. The announcement is connected to multiple CFDA program areas spanning oral health, genomics, communication disorders, mental health, alcohol and drug abuse, cancer control, aging, and international research and training. This reflects how dissemination and implementation challenges occur across many health domains.
Where can applicants find the official, authoritative FOA details?
The full FOA was made available through the NIH Grants Guide at the link provided in the source text.
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues related to the FOA link?
The contact point listed for access or technical issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV. This contact is intended for problems opening or linking to the funding announcement rather than scientific program questions.
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