Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 14 189
Apply for PA 14 189
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Epidemiology and Prevention in Alcohol Research (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 24, 2014 and posted on Apr 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: 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) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Small businesses City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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 funding opportunity PA-14-189, titled "Epidemiology and Prevention in Alcohol Research (R03)," was a discretionary grant program designed to support small, investigator-initiated research projects focused on alcohol-related public health issues. The central aim was to encourage studies that improve understanding of the epidemiology of alcohol use, alcohol-related harms, and alcohol use disorders, along with research that advances prevention of underage drinking and the broader spectrum of alcohol-related harms and disorders. In practice, this means the program was oriented toward population-level questions (who is affected, where, when, and why), risk and protective factors, patterns and trends in alcohol consumption and consequences, and prevention approaches that can reduce initiation, escalation, or harmful outcomes tied to alcohol.
This opportunity used the NIH R03 mechanism, which is generally intended for short-term, focused projects that can be completed with relatively limited resources. The award ceiling listed for this FOA was $50,000, and the announcement explicitly indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. As an NIH research grant mechanism, an R03 typically supports well-scoped projects such as pilot studies, feasibility work, secondary analyses of existing datasets, early testing of prevention concepts, or method development that can lay the groundwork for larger future studies. The emphasis on epidemiology and prevention suggests the funded work could include observational studies, analyses of surveillance or cohort data, evaluations of prevention strategies, or studies that clarify determinants of underage drinking and alcohol-related harm, depending on what applicants proposed.
Eligibility was broad and included a wide range of organizational types across the public, private, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Government entities at multiple levels were also eligible, including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts, as well as public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities. The FOA also recognized eligibility for Native American tribal governments (both federally recognized and other-than-federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations, and it explicitly included a variety of institution types such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions (AANAPISIs). Faith-based and community-based organizations were listed as eligible as well, reflecting an openness to applicants that may be closely connected to prevention work in real-world communities.
Notably, the opportunity allowed non-U.S. participation. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and foreign institutions were eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations could be part of an application. Foreign components were allowed as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement. This is important for alcohol epidemiology and prevention because cross-national comparisons, multinational datasets, and international prevention insights can be highly relevant to understanding patterns of alcohol use and related harms.
From an administrative standpoint, the announcement was posted and created on April 24, 2014. The original and current closing dates were both September 7, 2017, and it was archived on October 8, 2017, indicating the FOA is no longer active for new submissions under that listing. The program fell under the Health funding activity category and was associated with CFDA number 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs). The sponsoring agency was the National Institutes of Health, and the full archived announcement was made available through the NIH Grants Guide at the link provided in the source. For technical access issues, the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact was listed.
In plain terms, this FOA was aimed at researchers and organizations proposing tightly focused, lower-budget projects that could strengthen the evidence base on how alcohol use and its harms are distributed in populations and what can be done to prevent underage drinking, alcohol-related harms, and alcohol use disorders. It was structured to be accessible to many types of applicants, including academic institutions, community organizations, governmental bodies, and international entities, consistent with the broad public health relevance of alcohol epidemiology and prevention research.
FAQs: NIH PA-14-189 - Epidemiology and Prevention in Alcohol Research (R03)
What is PA-14-189?
PA-14-189 is an NIH funding opportunity titled "Epidemiology and Prevention in Alcohol Research (R03)." It was a discretionary grant program intended to support small, investigator-initiated research projects focused on alcohol-related public health issues.
What was the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central aim was to encourage research that improves understanding of the epidemiology of alcohol use, alcohol-related harms, and alcohol use disorders, and to advance prevention research focused on underage drinking and the broader spectrum of alcohol-related harms and disorders.
What kinds of research topics fit this FOA?
Projects were expected to align with population-level questions, including who is affected by alcohol use and harms, where and when harms occur, and why certain groups or settings are at higher risk. The FOA emphasized risk and protective factors, patterns and trends in alcohol consumption and consequences, and prevention approaches that reduce initiation, escalation, or harmful outcomes linked to alcohol.
Is this an epidemiology-focused opportunity, a prevention-focused opportunity, or both?
Both. The FOA was oriented toward epidemiology (distribution and determinants of alcohol use and related harms across populations) and prevention (approaches to reduce underage drinking, alcohol-related harms, and alcohol use disorders).
What grant mechanism did this opportunity use?
This opportunity used the NIH R03 mechanism, which is generally meant for short-term, focused projects that can be completed with relatively limited resources.
What types of projects are typically appropriate for an NIH R03?
Based on how R03 awards are commonly used and how this FOA described the intent, appropriate projects could include pilot studies, feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing datasets, early testing of prevention concepts, or method development that could support larger future studies.
What kinds of study approaches could be supported under this FOA?
The FOA suggested work could include observational studies, analyses of surveillance or cohort data, evaluations of prevention strategies, or research clarifying determinants of underage drinking and alcohol-related harm, depending on the applicant's proposed approach.
What was the award ceiling for PA-14-189?
The funding opportunity listed an award ceiling of $50,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA explicitly stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included organizations across public, private, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are government entities eligible applicants?
Yes. Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, and Indian housing authorities.
Are tribal governments or tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA recognized eligibility for Native American tribal governments (both federally recognized and other-than-federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations.
Are certain types of colleges and universities explicitly included?
Yes. The FOA explicitly included institution types such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations were listed as eligible, reflecting that applicants closely connected to real-world prevention work in communities could apply.
Could non-U.S. organizations apply?
Yes. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and foreign institutions were eligible to apply.
Could a U.S. organization include an international component?
Yes. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations could be included in an application, and foreign components were allowed as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Why might international participation matter for this topic area?
The FOA highlighted that cross-national comparisons, multinational datasets, and international prevention insights can be relevant to understanding patterns of alcohol use and alcohol-related harms.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted and created on April 24, 2014.
What was the closing date for applications under this listing?
The original and current closing dates were both September 7, 2017.
Is PA-14-189 still open for new submissions?
No. The FOA was archived on October 8, 2017, which indicates it is no longer active for new submissions under that listing.
What funding activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The program fell under the Health funding activity category.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
This FOA was associated with CFDA number 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs).
Which agency sponsored this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency was the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Where could applicants find the official announcement?
The full archived announcement was made available through the NIH Grants Guide at the link provided in the source information.
Who was listed as the contact for technical access issues?
For technical access issues, the contact listed was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster.
In practical terms, who was this FOA designed for?
It was aimed at researchers and organizations proposing tightly focused, lower-budget projects intended to strengthen evidence on how alcohol use and harms are distributed in populations and what can be done to prevent underage drinking, alcohol-related harms, and alcohol use disorders.
What makes this FOA accessible to a wide range of applicants?
The FOA combined a small-grant mechanism (R03), an explicit no-match requirement, broad eligibility across academic, nonprofit, for-profit, government, tribal, and community-based organizations, and allowance for non-U.S. entities and foreign components.
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