Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA CE 25 027
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- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Evaluate STEADI-based Fall Prevention in Assisted Living Facilities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.136.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-08-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-12-02. (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 $700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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, Unrestricted.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Evaluate STEADI-based Fall Prevention in Assisted Living Facilities" (RFA CE 25 027), is a CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) request for investigator-initiated research proposals focused on preventing falls among older adults in assisted living settings. The core aim is to support a rigorous, well-designed study that takes the CDC's STEADI approach (a structured set of clinical and care processes for fall risk screening, assessment, and intervention) and adapts it for real-world use in assisted living facilities, then implements it and evaluates how well it works. The study must be conducted in two or more assisted living facilities and should serve a diverse resident population, with an emphasis on generating practical evidence that can inform fall prevention efforts in these settings.
A major priority in this announcement is addressing inequities in fall risk and fall-related injuries. The CDC is particularly interested in projects that focus on groups experiencing disproportionately high rates of falls and fall injuries within assisted living facilities. Examples named in the opportunity include Tribal populations, rural populations, and residents facing economic or educational disadvantage, as well as residents with cognitive impairment (including dementia or Alzheimer's disease), multiple chronic conditions, or physical limitations. In other words, proposals are expected not only to test whether a STEADI-based approach can be used in assisted living, but also to pay close attention to populations that may have higher risk, face barriers to prevention services, or are often underrepresented in research.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means CDC anticipates having substantial involvement during the project period (for example, collaboration on technical guidance, evaluation expectations, or dissemination planning), rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction. The opportunity sits in the health funding activity category under CFDA 93.136, and it is listed as a discretionary grant program. The funding details indicate an anticipated single award, with an award ceiling of $700,000, meaning budgets up to that amount may be supported depending on the final terms and the applicant's proposed scope.
Eligibility is broad and largely unrestricted, opening the door to many types of organizations that could credibly conduct applied research in assisted living environments. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Tribal governments; other Tribal organizations; public housing and Indian housing authorities; nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding higher education institutions in those specific nonprofit categories); for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses as well as small businesses); and other entities under an "unrestricted" designation. This wide eligibility suggests CDC is aiming to attract proposals from academic researchers, public health agencies, healthcare and senior care organizations, and cross-sector partnerships capable of operating in assisted living settings and evaluating outcomes.
Key logistics include an original application closing date of 2024-12-02 and a creation/posting date of 2024-08-29. Overall, the opportunity is seeking strong, practice-relevant research that can show how STEADI-based fall prevention can be tailored for assisted living facilities, implemented across multiple sites, and evaluated with enough rigor to identify what works, for whom, and under what conditions, especially for resident groups bearing the highest burden of falls and fall injuries.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and reference number of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Evaluate STEADI-based Fall Prevention in Assisted Living Facilities" and is referenced as RFA CE 25 027.
Which CDC center is sponsoring this opportunity?
This opportunity is sponsored by the CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC).
What is the main goal of the grant?
The main goal is to support a rigorous, well-designed research study that adapts the CDC's STEADI approach for real-world use in assisted living facilities, implements the adapted approach, and evaluates how well it works in those settings.
What is STEADI in the context of this opportunity?
STEADI is described as a structured set of clinical and care processes for fall risk screening, assessment, and intervention. This opportunity focuses on adapting that approach for assisted living facilities and evaluating its implementation and outcomes.
What setting must the research focus on?
The research must focus on assisted living facilities and evaluate fall prevention among older adult residents in those settings.
How many assisted living facilities must be included in the study?
The study must be conducted in two or more assisted living facilities.
Does the opportunity require serving a diverse resident population?
Yes. The study should serve a diverse resident population, with an emphasis on generating practical evidence that can inform fall prevention efforts in assisted living settings.
What is the emphasis on health equity and inequities?
A major priority is addressing inequities in fall risk and fall-related injuries. The CDC is particularly interested in projects that focus on groups experiencing disproportionately high rates of falls and fall injuries within assisted living facilities.
Which populations are specifically highlighted as priority groups?
The opportunity provides examples of priority groups, including Tribal populations, rural populations, residents facing economic or educational disadvantage, and residents with cognitive impairment (including dementia or Alzheimer's disease), multiple chronic conditions, or physical limitations.
Is the research expected to do more than test whether STEADI can be used in assisted living?
Yes. Proposals are expected to both evaluate whether a STEADI-based approach can be implemented in assisted living and pay close attention to populations that may have higher risk, face barriers to prevention services, or are often underrepresented in research.
What type of award mechanism is being used?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about CDC involvement?
A cooperative agreement typically means the CDC anticipates substantial involvement during the project period, such as collaboration on technical guidance, evaluation expectations, or dissemination planning, rather than providing funds with minimal interaction.
What is the expected number of awards?
The funding details indicate an anticipated single award.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $700,000, meaning budgets up to that amount may be supported depending on the final terms and the applicant's proposed scope.
Is this a discretionary grant program?
Yes. It is listed as a discretionary grant program.
What is the CFDA number and funding activity category?
The opportunity sits in the health funding activity category under CFDA 93.136.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and largely unrestricted. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Tribal governments; other Tribal organizations; public housing and Indian housing authorities; nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding higher education institutions in those specific nonprofit categories); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other than small businesses); and other entities under an "unrestricted" designation.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations are eligible, including small businesses and organizations other than small businesses.
Can Tribal governments and Tribal organizations apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Tribal governments and other Tribal organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
Can universities and colleges apply?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Are local and state government agencies eligible?
Yes. State governments, county governments, and city/township governments are listed as eligible applicants, along with special district governments.
Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing and Indian housing authorities are listed among eligible applicants.
What is the application closing date?
The original application closing date is 2024-12-02.
When was the opportunity posted?
The creation/posting date is 2024-08-29.
What kind of evidence is the CDC looking for from funded projects?
The opportunity seeks practical, practice-relevant evidence showing how STEADI-based fall prevention can be tailored for assisted living facilities, implemented across multiple sites, and evaluated with enough rigor to identify what works, for whom, and under what conditions, especially for groups bearing the highest burden of falls and fall injuries.
What is meant by "investigator-initiated research" in this announcement?
The announcement is described as a request for investigator-initiated research proposals, meaning applicants are expected to propose and design a rigorous study that aligns with the opportunity's goals (adapting, implementing, and evaluating a STEADI-based approach in assisted living facilities), rather than simply carrying out a pre-specified project.
Is the study expected to be implementation-focused, evaluation-focused, or both?
Both. The core aim is to adapt the STEADI approach for assisted living facilities, implement it in real-world settings, and evaluate how well it works.
Does the opportunity specify that the study should be designed to inform real-world practice?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes generating practical evidence that can inform fall prevention efforts in assisted living facilities.
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