Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 14 188
Apply for PA 14 188
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Epidemiology and Prevention in Alcohol Research (R21)" 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: County governments 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments.
- 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 Epidemiology and Prevention in Alcohol Research (R21) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-14-188) was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program designed to support investigator-initiated, early-stage research on alcohol use and its consequences. The FOA focused specifically on studies that improve understanding of the epidemiology of alcohol use, alcohol-related harms, and alcohol use disorders, along with research aimed at preventing underage drinking and reducing alcohol-related harms and alcohol use disorders more broadly. As an R21 mechanism, it was oriented toward exploratory and developmental projects, meaning it was well-suited for innovative ideas, pilot studies, and proof-of-concept work that could generate preliminary data and set the stage for larger, more definitive research efforts later.
The funding instrument was a grant within the NIH health-related activity category, tied to CFDA number 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs). The announcement did not require cost sharing or matching, which typically makes participation more feasible for a wide range of organizations because applicants are not expected to contribute a formal financial match. The award ceiling listed was $200,000, reflecting the smaller, targeted scope typical of R21 projects. The opportunity was posted and created on April 24, 2014, with an original and final closing date of September 7, 2017, and it was archived on October 8, 2017, meaning it is no longer accepting applications under that specific announcement.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of domestic U.S. entities across government, education, nonprofit, and private sectors. Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Academic institutions were eligible as well, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The FOA also allowed nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the non-501(c)(3) category excluding institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses), and Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) as well as tribal organizations that are not federally recognized. The announcement also referenced an “Others” category with additional eligibility details, signaling NIH’s typical flexibility for certain applicant types when appropriate.
Additional eligibility information explicitly expanded the pool to include a range of mission-driven and historically underrepresented institution types and community-linked organizations. Examples listed included 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). Faith-based and community-based organizations were also identified as eligible, as were eligible federal agencies and regional organizations. Importantly, the FOA permitted non-U.S. entities to apply, including foreign organizations and foreign institutions, and allowed non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations. It also allowed “foreign components” as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, which matters for projects involving international data, collaborations, populations, or research activities conducted abroad.
From a practical standpoint, the core purpose of the FOA was to expand the evidence base around who is affected by alcohol use and related harms, how patterns and consequences change across populations and over time, and which prevention approaches can reduce initiation, escalation, and harm, especially among underage populations. This could encompass population-level studies, risk and protective factor research, intervention development and testing at an early stage, and methodological innovations for measuring alcohol exposure and outcomes, depending on the specific aims proposed. Because the announcement emphasized both epidemiology and prevention, it effectively encouraged proposals that either map and explain the burden and distribution of alcohol-related outcomes or explore strategies to prevent or reduce those outcomes, with an emphasis on generating actionable insights that could inform future larger trials, policy approaches, or public health programs.
Administrative details indicate the managing agency was the National Institutes of Health, and the announcement provided a primary web link for full FOA details (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-14-188.html). For technical issues accessing the announcement or linking problems, the contact provided was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, which is standard for system or posting-related support rather than scientific or programmatic questions about fit and scope.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Epidemiology and Prevention in Alcohol Research (R21) opportunity?
This was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant opportunity that supported investigator-initiated, early-stage research focused on alcohol use and its consequences. It specifically emphasized (1) epidemiology of alcohol use, alcohol-related harms, and alcohol use disorders, and (2) prevention research aimed at preventing underage drinking and reducing alcohol-related harms and alcohol use disorders more broadly.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-14-188.
What grant mechanism was used?
The opportunity used the NIH R21 mechanism, which is intended for exploratory and developmental research.
What kinds of projects was the R21 mechanism designed to support under this FOA?
Projects were expected to be exploratory and developmental in nature. The FOA was well-suited for innovative ideas, pilot studies, and proof-of-concept work that could generate preliminary data and help position a project for larger, more definitive research efforts later.
What scientific areas did the FOA emphasize?
The FOA emphasized studies that improve understanding of:
- The epidemiology of alcohol use
- Alcohol-related harms
- Alcohol use disorders
- Prevention of underage drinking
- Prevention or reduction of alcohol-related harms and alcohol use disorders more broadly
How did the FOA describe its overall purpose?
The FOA aimed to expand the evidence base around who is affected by alcohol use and related harms, how patterns and consequences change across populations and over time, and which prevention approaches can reduce initiation, escalation, and harm, especially among underage populations.
Does the FOA focus only on prevention, or also on describing the burden of alcohol-related problems?
It focused on both. The FOA encouraged proposals that either map and explain the burden and distribution of alcohol-related outcomes (epidemiology) or explore strategies to prevent or reduce those outcomes (prevention), with an emphasis on generating actionable insights.
What types of study approaches could fit within the FOA, based on the description provided?
Based on the FOA summary, examples could include population-level studies, research on risk and protective factors, early-stage intervention development and testing, and methodological innovations for measuring alcohol exposure and outcomes, depending on the proposed specific aims.
What was the funding instrument and activity category?
The funding instrument was a grant, and it fell within the NIH health-related activity category.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement did not require cost sharing or matching.
What was the award ceiling listed for this FOA?
The award ceiling listed was $200,000, reflecting the smaller and targeted scope typical of R21 projects.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on April 24, 2014.
What were the closing dates for applications under this specific FOA?
The original and final closing date listed was September 7, 2017.
Is this FOA still open for applications?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 8, 2017, meaning it is no longer accepting applications under that specific announcement.
Which federal agency managed this opportunity?
The managing agency was the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Where can the full FOA details be found?
The FOA referenced this NIH page for full details: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-14-188.html
Who was eligible to apply (in general terms)?
Eligibility was broad and included many types of domestic U.S. entities across government, education, nonprofit, and private sectors. It also permitted non-U.S. entities to apply, including foreign organizations and foreign institutions, and allowed non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations.
Which U.S. government entities were listed as eligible?
The FOA listed these government entity types as eligible applicants:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
Were school districts and housing authorities eligible?
Yes. The FOA included independent school districts and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities as eligible applicants.
Were colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Eligible academic institutions included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Were nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA allowed nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (with the non-501(c)(3) category excluding institutions of higher education).
Were for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA included for-profit organizations, including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses.
Were Native American tribes and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligibility included Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations that are not federally recognized.
Did the FOA include any additional or flexible eligibility categories?
Yes. The announcement referenced an "Others" category with additional eligibility details, reflecting NIH's typical flexibility for certain applicant types when appropriate.
Were historically underrepresented or mission-driven institution types explicitly mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly listed several types of institutions and community-linked organizations 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
- Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs)
Were faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations were identified as eligible.
Were federal agencies or regional organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA indicated that eligible federal agencies and regional organizations could apply.
Could foreign organizations apply?
Yes. The FOA permitted non-U.S. entities to apply, including foreign organizations and foreign institutions.
Could a U.S. organization include non-U.S. components in the application?
Yes. The FOA allowed non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations.
What does it mean that the FOA allowed "foreign components"?
The FOA allowed "foreign components" as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement. This matters for projects involving international data, collaborations, populations, or research activities conducted abroad.
What population emphasis was explicitly called out in the FOA summary?
The FOA explicitly emphasized prevention related to underage drinking and highlighted reducing initiation, escalation, and harm, especially among underage populations.
Was the contact provided intended for scientific/program questions or technical website issues?
The contact provided was for technical issues accessing the announcement or for linking problems, rather than for scientific or programmatic fit questions.
Who was the technical contact listed for FOA access or link problems?
The FOA listed the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
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