Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA MD 16 003
Apply for RFA MD 16 003
- The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Engaging Youth and Young Adults from Health Disparity Populations in the HIV Treatment Cascade (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.307.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 06, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 07, 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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- 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 grant opportunity titled "Engaging Youth and Young Adults from Health Disparity Populations in the HIV Treatment Cascade (R01)" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-MD-16-003) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding initiative under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It uses the R01 mechanism, which is a standard NIH research project grant designed to support investigator-driven studies that can generate rigorous evidence and practical knowledge. The overall focus of this opportunity is HIV-related health equity, specifically improving how well youth and young adults from health disparity populations move through, and stay engaged in, the HIV Treatment Cascade.
The central purpose is to fund research projects that both implement and test comprehensive service approaches aimed at youth and young adults ages 12 to 25. In practical terms, NIH is looking for projects that do more than describe a problem; they should put a multi-component strategy into real-world use and evaluate whether it works. The target population is youth and young adults who experience health disparities, meaning groups that face disproportionate burdens of disease and barriers to care because of factors like socioeconomic conditions, limited access to high-quality healthcare, stigma, discrimination, geographic isolation, or systemic inequities. While the notice does not list specific groups in the provided excerpt, the emphasis is clearly on populations that are historically underserved and disproportionately affected by HIV outcomes.
A key feature of this opportunity is its alignment with the full HIV Treatment Cascade. Applicants are expected to address one or more points along that continuum, which includes HIV diagnosis, linkage to care after diagnosis, engagement in ongoing care, retention in care over time, initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART), and ultimately achieving viral suppression. The program’s intent is that interventions should be designed to reduce drop-off at these steps, since youth and young adults often face unique challenges such as confidentiality concerns, unstable housing, school or work instability, transportation issues, mental health or substance use needs, stigma, and difficulty navigating adult-oriented health systems. Comprehensive service approaches in this context typically imply coordinated or integrated models that may combine medical care with supportive services, navigation, case management, behavioral health supports, adherence support, peer interventions, family-centered components when appropriate, or technology-enabled engagement strategies, as long as they are implemented and evaluated in a research framework.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant in the health funding activity category (CFDA 93.307). The award ceiling listed is $500,000, and the agency anticipated making around three awards, suggesting a competitive opportunity with limited slots and an expectation of well-developed proposals with strong evaluation designs. The funding opportunity was created on September 6, 2016, with an original closing date of December 7, 2016, indicating it was a time-limited solicitation rather than an open, ongoing program announcement.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations that are positioned to conduct research and implement service models. Eligible applicants include state, county, and 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; tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments); public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where specified); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and other entities as described in the full eligibility text. This wide eligibility pool reflects the reality that HIV service delivery and youth engagement work often happens across clinical settings, community-based organizations, public systems, and educational or housing environments, and NIH appears to be encouraging participation from a range of partners capable of reaching youth where they are.
In summary, this R01 opportunity is designed to strengthen the evidence base for real-world, comprehensive interventions that improve HIV care outcomes for youth and young adults from health disparity populations. The funded projects are expected to actively intervene across key steps of the HIV Treatment Cascade, with the ultimate goal of increasing consistent care participation, appropriate and timely ART use, and viral suppression, while addressing the structural and social barriers that make it difficult for many young people to stay connected to HIV care.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Engaging Youth and Young Adults from Health Disparity Populations in the HIV Treatment Cascade (R01)" and the Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-MD-16-003.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
What grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
It uses the NIH R01 mechanism, a standard NIH research project grant intended to support investigator-driven research that produces rigorous evidence and practical knowledge.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to fund research projects that implement and test comprehensive service approaches designed to improve how well youth and young adults from health disparity populations move through, and stay engaged in, the HIV Treatment Cascade.
What age group must the project focus on?
The target population is youth and young adults ages 12 to 25.
What does "health disparity populations" mean in this context?
It refers to groups that experience disproportionate disease burdens and barriers to care due to factors such as socioeconomic conditions, limited access to high-quality healthcare, stigma, discrimination, geographic isolation, or systemic inequities. The excerpt emphasizes historically underserved populations with disproportionately affected HIV outcomes.
Is this opportunity focused on HIV health equity?
Yes. The overall focus is HIV-related health equity, specifically improving HIV care engagement and outcomes for youth and young adults from health disparity populations.
What is the HIV Treatment Cascade, as referenced in this opportunity?
The HIV Treatment Cascade includes HIV diagnosis; linkage to care after diagnosis; engagement in ongoing care; retention in care over time; initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART); and achieving viral suppression.
Do projects need to address the entire HIV Treatment Cascade?
Applicants are expected to address one or more points along the HIV Treatment Cascade, with the intent of reducing drop-off at those steps and improving overall care outcomes.
What types of projects is NIH looking for?
NIH is looking for projects that actively implement a multi-component, comprehensive service approach in real-world settings and evaluate whether it works. The emphasis is on doing more than describing a problem; the work should put an intervention into practice and test outcomes in a research framework.
What is meant by "comprehensive service approaches" in this opportunity?
In this context, comprehensive approaches typically imply coordinated or integrated models that may combine medical care with supportive services, navigation, case management, behavioral health supports, adherence support, peer interventions, family-centered components when appropriate, or technology-enabled engagement strategies, as long as they are implemented and evaluated as research.
What outcomes is this funding intended to improve?
The opportunity aims to improve consistent participation in HIV care, appropriate and timely ART use, and viral suppression among youth and young adults from health disparity populations, by reducing drop-off across key steps of the HIV Treatment Cascade.
Why is this opportunity specifically focused on youth and young adults?
The excerpt notes that youth and young adults often face unique challenges that can disrupt HIV care, such as confidentiality concerns, unstable housing, school or work instability, transportation issues, mental health or substance use needs, stigma, and difficulty navigating adult-oriented health systems.
What is the funding activity category and CFDA number?
The funding activity category is health, and the CFDA number listed is 93.307.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed is $500,000.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipated making around three awards.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. With an anticipated three awards and an emphasis on well-developed proposals with strong evaluation designs, the excerpt suggests a competitive solicitation with limited slots.
When was this funding opportunity created, and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was created on September 6, 2016, and the original closing date was December 7, 2016.
Is this an ongoing program announcement?
No. The excerpt indicates it was a time-limited solicitation rather than an open, ongoing program announcement.
What type of grant is this described as from an administrative standpoint?
It is described as a discretionary grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state, county, and 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; tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments); public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where specified); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and other entities as described in the full eligibility text.
Are both nonprofit and for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The excerpt lists nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status) and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and also separately includes small businesses as eligible.
Are schools and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent school districts and both public and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments) are included in the eligibility list.
Are housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
Does the excerpt specify particular health disparity groups to target?
No. The excerpt does not list specific groups, but it emphasizes populations that are historically underserved and disproportionately affected by HIV outcomes due to structural and social barriers.
What kind of evidence or evaluation is expected?
The excerpt indicates an expectation of rigorous evidence generation and strong evaluation designs, with projects implementing interventions and testing whether they work in real-world settings.
What settings or partnerships does this opportunity seem to encourage?
The excerpt suggests the work can involve clinical settings, community-based organizations, public systems, and educational or housing environments, reflecting that youth engagement and HIV services often occur across multiple systems.
What is the ultimate goal of projects funded under this opportunity?
The ultimate goal is to increase consistent care participation, support appropriate and timely ART use, and achieve viral suppression among youth and young adults from health disparity populations by addressing barriers and improving engagement across the HIV Treatment Cascade.
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