Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA ES 09 002
Apply for RFA ES 09 002
- The National Institutes of Health in the environment health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Environmental Health Sciences Core Center Grants (P30)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113 Environmental Health.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 21, 2009 and posted on Jan 21, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 27, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Special district governments City or township governments County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have 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 Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Environmental Health Sciences Core Center Grants (P30) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-ES-09-002) is a National Institutes of Health program administered by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) that funds institutional “core center” structures designed to strengthen and accelerate environmental health sciences research. The central idea is not to fund a single standalone research project, but to invest in shared infrastructure, services, and coordinated scientific support that multiple investigators can use to push their existing, funded research programs further and faster. NIEHS is looking for institutions that can demonstrate a strong base of ongoing environmental health research and that can benefit from a formal center framework that helps investigators work together, share high-quality resources, and respond quickly to emerging scientific opportunities tied to environmental exposures and human health outcomes.
These awards use the P30 grant mechanism, which is specifically intended for core centers that provide centralized resources and facilities. In practice, this means the grant supports shared “cores” such as specialized labs, analytical or exposure assessment capabilities, biostatistics and data management support, clinical or community engagement resources, or other scientific services that are too expensive, complex, or inefficient for individual labs to maintain independently. By organizing these shared capabilities under one center, the program aims to reduce duplication, raise technical standards, improve access to advanced methods, and create a collaborative environment that helps investigators tackle complex questions about how environmental factors interact with human biology and contribute to disease.
The scientific scope is broadly within environmental health sciences, with an emphasis on improving understanding of relationships between environmental exposures and both human biology and human disease. The announcement frames the goal as enabling “innovative programs of excellence,” meaning NIEHS expects applicants to build a cohesive center concept that does more than simply offer a menu of services. Competitive centers typically show how the proposed cores and center activities will actively elevate the quality, reach, and impact of multiple research projects, including support for promising investigators and new or rapidly developing research areas. The intent is to position funded centers as hubs that can identify and capitalize on current and emerging opportunities, leading to meaningful advances in environmental health research.
From a funding standpoint, NIEHS planned an estimated total of up to $7.2 million in FY 2010 to support four to five awards under this solicitation. The listed award ceiling is $500,000. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, delivered as a grant, within the environment/health activity area (CFDA 93.113, Environmental Health). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted, which generally means applicants are not required to commit non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility, though institutions often contribute support in other ways to strengthen the application.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations and governments. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding those that are institutions of higher education when specified), state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and other tribal organizations. The eligibility information also explicitly includes Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. This wide eligibility reflects the program’s focus on building institutional capacity for shared environmental health research infrastructure rather than limiting participation to one sector.
Key dates in the published record show the opportunity was posted on January 21, 2009, with an original and current closing date of March 27, 2009, and an archive date of April 27, 2009. The full announcement and official application instructions were provided through the NIH grants guide at the link listed in the opportunity record. For technical issues accessing the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV), which suggests the primary point of contact in the summary is aimed at resolving access or linking problems rather than scientific questions about the program.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Environmental Health Sciences Core Center Grants (P30) opportunity?
The Environmental Health Sciences Core Center Grants (P30) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-ES-09-002) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) program administered by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). It supports institutional "core center" structures intended to strengthen and accelerate environmental health sciences research by funding shared infrastructure and coordinated scientific support.
Which agency administers this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the main purpose of a P30 core center award under this program?
The central purpose is to invest in shared resources, services, and coordinated support that multiple investigators can use to advance their existing, funded research programs. The program is designed to strengthen institutional capacity for environmental health research through a formal center framework, rather than funding a single standalone research project.
Does this grant fund a single research project?
No. The announcement emphasizes that the goal is not to fund a single standalone research project. Instead, it funds shared infrastructure and core services that support multiple investigators and multiple research projects.
What does the P30 grant mechanism support in practice?
The P30 mechanism is intended for core centers that provide centralized resources and facilities. In practice, this can include shared "cores" such as specialized laboratories, analytical or exposure assessment capabilities, biostatistics and data management support, clinical or community engagement resources, and other scientific services that are difficult for individual labs to maintain independently.
Why does NIEHS emphasize shared cores and centralized resources?
By organizing shared capabilities under one center, the program aims to reduce duplication, raise technical standards, improve access to advanced methods, and create a collaborative environment that helps investigators address complex environmental health questions, including how environmental factors interact with human biology and contribute to disease.
What scientific areas does this opportunity focus on?
The scientific scope is broadly within environmental health sciences, with an emphasis on improving understanding of relationships between environmental exposures and both human biology and human disease.
What does NIEHS mean by "innovative programs of excellence" in this context?
Based on the description provided, NIEHS expects applicants to build a cohesive center concept that goes beyond offering a simple menu of services. Competitive centers typically show how their cores and center activities will elevate the quality, reach, and impact of multiple research projects, including support for promising investigators and new or rapidly developing research areas.
What kinds of institutions are NIEHS looking to fund through this solicitation?
NIEHS is looking for institutions that can demonstrate a strong base of ongoing environmental health research and that can benefit from a formal core center framework to help investigators collaborate, share high-quality resources, and respond quickly to emerging scientific opportunities tied to environmental exposures and human health outcomes.
How much total funding did NIEHS plan for this solicitation?
NIEHS planned an estimated total of up to $7.2 million in FY 2010 to support awards under this solicitation.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The solicitation anticipated making four to five awards.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling) listed for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $500,000.
What type of funding is this (grant, contract, etc.)?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding delivered as a grant.
What is the CFDA number and program area listed for this opportunity?
The activity area is environment/health, and the CFDA listing provided is 93.113 (Environmental Health).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted in the information provided. That generally indicates applicants are not required to commit non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations and governments, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding those that are institutions of higher education when specified); state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments; and other tribal organizations.
Are minority-serving institutions included in the eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility information explicitly includes Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are explicitly included in the eligibility information provided.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility information explicitly includes U.S. territories or possessions.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 21, 2009.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is March 27, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is April 27, 2009.
Where were the official announcement and application instructions provided?
The full announcement and official application instructions were provided through the NIH grants guide at the link listed in the opportunity record.
Who is the listed contact for technical issues accessing the announcement?
The contact listed for technical issues accessing the announcement is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Is the listed contact intended for scientific or programmatic questions?
Based on the information provided, the listed contact appears aimed at resolving access or linking problems related to the announcement rather than handling scientific questions about the program.
What is NIEHS hoping centers will be able to do once funded?
The intent described is to position funded centers as hubs that can identify and capitalize on current and emerging opportunities in environmental health sciences, using shared resources and coordinated activities to accelerate meaningful advances in research related to environmental exposures and human health outcomes.
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