Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 16 084
Apply for PAR 16 084
- The HHS-NIH11 in the education, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Feasibility Studies to Build Collaborative Partnerships in Cancer Research (P20)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.398,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 15, 2016 and posted on Jan 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 29, 2018. (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 $275,000.00 in funding.
- 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 National Cancer Institute (NCI) grant opportunity "Feasibility Studies to Build Collaborative Partnerships in Cancer Research (P20)" (Funding Opportunity Number PAR 16-084) is a planning-grant program meant to help build and strengthen research partnerships between two types of institutions: (1) institutions that serve underserved health disparity populations and underrepresented students (referred to as ISUPS) and (2) NCI-designated Cancer Centers (or Cancer Centers that have highly integrated cancer research programs). The central idea is to give these partners time and resources to intentionally design, organize, and launch focused collaborations that can grow into longer-term, competitive cancer research and training efforts.
This FOA emphasizes feasibility and early-stage collaboration building. Rather than funding large, fully mature projects from the start, the P20 mechanism is used to support the planning and initial execution of joint activities that make a partnership real and productive. The program is structured to encourage teams to develop shared goals, coordinate research expertise and infrastructure, and establish practical working relationships across institutions. In addition to traditional research collaboration, the FOA explicitly highlights research experience and research education as key parts of what the partnership should deliver, reflecting NCI interest in strengthening the cancer research pipeline and expanding participation in cancer research careers.
A major program goal is to support investigators at both the ISUPS and the Cancer Center to conduct cancer-related pilot projects along with a cancer research education program. These pilot projects are meant to be targeted, manageable studies that can generate preliminary data quickly and credibly. The education component is intended to build skills, research exposure, and structured learning opportunities that align with the partnership's scientific focus and strengthen the development of students and investigators, especially those connected to underserved or underrepresented communities. Together, the pilot research and education activities are designed to move awardees toward the next step: producing the evidence, track record, and collaborative foundation needed to submit competitive applications for larger grants from NIH/NCI or other federal and non-federal funding sources.
The opportunity is listed under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH), and it falls within the broad activity areas of Education and Health. The CFDA program numbers associated with this opportunity are 93.398. The award information provided in the source indicates an award ceiling of $275,000. The original and current closing date shown is January 29, 2018, and the FOA was created and posted on January 15, 2016.
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types, reflecting the partnership nature of the program and the variety of institutions that may serve underserved populations or have a stake in cancer research and training. 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 and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with specific distinctions for those that are not institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and other entities as described in the FOA's additional eligibility language.
Overall, this P20 FOA is best understood as a capacity-building and collaboration-launching mechanism. It targets partnerships that can connect the research intensity and infrastructure of Cancer Centers with the community reach, student populations, and mission-driven focus of ISUPS institutions. By funding pilot studies and structured research education efforts, the program aims to generate early wins (preliminary data, trained participants, shared processes, and functioning collaborations) that position teams to compete successfully for subsequent cancer research and training grants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Feasibility Studies to Build Collaborative Partnerships in Cancer Research (P20)" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR 16-084.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
What is the main purpose of this P20 program?
The main purpose is to help build and strengthen collaborative partnerships in cancer research by providing time and resources for partners to plan, organize, and launch focused joint activities that can grow into longer-term, competitive research and training efforts.
What types of institutions is this program designed to bring together?
The program is designed to support partnerships between:
- Institutions that serve underserved health disparity populations and underrepresented students (ISUPS), and
- NCI-designated Cancer Centers (or Cancer Centers with highly integrated cancer research programs).
What does ISUPS mean in this opportunity?
ISUPS refers to institutions that serve underserved health disparity populations and underrepresented students. The opportunity frames these institutions as key partners because of their community reach and connection to populations and students that are often underrepresented in cancer research and training pipelines.
Is this grant meant to fund large, fully developed research projects?
No. This FOA emphasizes feasibility and early-stage collaboration building. The P20 mechanism is described as supporting planning and initial execution of joint activities rather than launching large, fully mature research programs immediately.
What kinds of activities does the FOA encourage partners to develop during the grant?
Based on the description provided, the FOA encourages partners to:
- Develop shared goals for a joint cancer research partnership
- Coordinate research expertise and infrastructure across institutions
- Establish practical working relationships and collaboration processes
- Conduct cancer-related pilot projects
- Implement a cancer research education program aligned with the partnership's scientific focus
Are pilot research projects part of the program?
Yes. A major program goal is to support investigators at both the ISUPS and the Cancer Center to conduct cancer-related pilot projects that are targeted and manageable and can generate preliminary data quickly and credibly.
Is there an education or training component required or encouraged?
Yes. The FOA explicitly highlights research experience and research education as key parts of what the partnership should deliver, including a cancer research education program intended to build skills, research exposure, and structured learning opportunities aligned with the partnership's scientific focus.
Who benefits from the education component described in the FOA?
The education component is described as strengthening the development of students and investigators, especially those connected to underserved or underrepresented communities, and supporting broader participation in cancer research careers.
What is the long-term goal after completing this P20 feasibility/planning phase?
The long-term goal is to help awardees build the evidence, track record, and collaborative foundation needed to submit competitive applications for larger grants from NIH/NCI or other federal and non-federal funding sources.
What are the broad activity areas associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls within the broad activity areas of Education and Health.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant opportunity?
The CFDA program number listed for this opportunity is 93.398.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) mentioned in the source information?
The award ceiling shown in the provided information is $275,000.
When was this FOA created and posted?
The FOA was created and posted on January 15, 2016.
What is the closing date for this opportunity shown in the provided information?
The original and current closing date shown is January 29, 2018.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad and includes many organization types. The provided information lists the following as eligible applicants:
- State governments
- County governments
- 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
- Other tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (with distinctions for those that are not institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (with distinctions for those that are not institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Other entities as described in the FOA's additional eligibility language
Does the FOA focus on addressing cancer disparities and underserved populations?
Yes. The partnership model specifically includes institutions that serve underserved health disparity populations and underrepresented students, and the program description emphasizes expanding participation and strengthening the cancer research pipeline for these communities.
What is the core idea behind using the P20 mechanism in this program?
The core idea is to provide partners time and resources for intentional collaboration building, including planning and early implementation, so the partnership becomes functional and productive and can later compete for larger awards.
What makes this opportunity a "capacity-building" program?
It is described as capacity-building because it supports early wins that help collaborations become durable, including preliminary data, trained participants, shared processes, and functioning cross-institution workflows that prepare teams for subsequent grant applications.
Is this opportunity specifically limited to NCI-designated Cancer Centers?
The description indicates partnerships include NCI-designated Cancer Centers or Cancer Centers with highly integrated cancer research programs.
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