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- The National Institutes of Health in the health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Female Contraceptive Development Program (U01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 5, 2013 and posted on Nov 5, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Independent school districts 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 County 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 Female Contraceptive Development Program (U01) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement opportunity focused on creating new female contraceptive approaches that act on key biological steps in reproduction, specifically follicular development, ovulation, or fertilization. In practical terms, the program is looking for research projects that move beyond general contraception concepts and instead zero in on these defined points of intervention, with the clear end goal of producing contraceptive candidates that could realistically advance toward clinical use. The scope is intentionally broad, supporting both basic science and more applied, product-oriented development, as long as the work is aligned with developing novel, clinically useful female contraceptive products.
This opportunity was released as Funding Opportunity Number RFA-HD-14-024 under the broader federal assistance listing associated with NICHD (CFDA 93.865, Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (U01), which typically means NIH expects to have substantial programmatic involvement compared with a standard research grant mechanism. That cooperative structure is designed to support development-style work where ongoing coordination, milestones, and NIH input may be important to keep projects moving toward product-relevant outcomes.
From a funding standpoint, the FOA projected approximately 10 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $3,000,000 and an award ceiling of $250,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which lowers barriers for applicants that might not have access to institutional matching funds. The activity category is listed under Health, Income Security, and Social Services, reflecting the public health and societal relevance of contraceptive innovation.
Eligibility is expansive and includes a wide range of domestic U.S. organizations such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, other for-profit organizations, and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district, and independent school districts), as well as public housing authorities and tribal governments or tribal organizations. The announcement also explicitly includes a variety of mission-focused and community-relevant institution types, such as 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), along with faith-based or community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies. Notably, non-U.S. entities are eligible: foreign organizations and foreign institutions may apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are allowed. U.S. territories or possessions and regional organizations are also included, emphasizing that NIH is open to high-quality proposals regardless of geography, provided applicants meet NIH requirements.
Key dates in the record show the FOA was posted and created on November 5, 2013, with an original and current closing date of March 31, 2014, and an archive date of May 1, 2014. While archived opportunities are not open for submission, these details still matter for understanding the structure NIH used, the funding levels offered, and the kinds of projects and applicants NIH was trying to attract at the time. The full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants site via the provided link, and NIH’s Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact was listed for access or technical linking issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Female Contraceptive Development Program (U01)?
The Female Contraceptive Development Program (U01) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement opportunity focused on creating new female contraceptive approaches. The program specifically targets contraceptive strategies that act on key biological steps in reproduction: follicular development, ovulation, or fertilization.
What kinds of scientific approaches does this opportunity prioritize?
This opportunity prioritizes research projects that move beyond broad or general contraception concepts and instead focus on defined points of intervention in reproduction, specifically follicular development, ovulation, or fertilization, with the intent of producing realistic contraceptive candidates that could advance toward clinical use.
Is the program limited to basic research, or does it support product development too?
The scope is intentionally broad and supports both basic science and more applied, product-oriented development, as long as the work is aligned with developing novel, clinically useful female contraceptive products.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The funding opportunity was released as Funding Opportunity Number RFA-HD-14-024.
Which NIH institute is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with NICHD under the broader federal assistance listing CFDA 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research).
What type of funding mechanism is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (U01). This typically means NIH expects substantial programmatic involvement compared with a standard research grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement (U01)?
Because this is a U01 cooperative agreement, NIH typically has substantial programmatic involvement. The structure is designed to support development-style work where ongoing coordination, milestones, and NIH input may be important to keep projects moving toward product-relevant outcomes.
How many awards were expected under this FOA?
The FOA projected approximately 10 awards.
What was the estimated total program funding level?
The estimated total program funding level was $3,000,000.
What was the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed in the record was $250,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The record indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is listed under Health, Income Security, and Social Services, reflecting the public health and societal relevance of contraceptive innovation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is expansive and includes a wide range of domestic U.S. organizations, including public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); small businesses; other for-profit organizations; and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district, and independent school districts). Public housing authorities and tribal governments or tribal organizations are also eligible. Eligible federal agencies are included as well.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes institution types such as 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).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are explicitly included among eligible applicants.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. The eligible applicant types listed include small businesses and other for-profit organizations.
Are tribal governments or tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Tribal governments and tribal organizations are included among eligible applicants.
Are foreign organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Non-U.S. entities are eligible: foreign organizations and foreign institutions may apply.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
Yes. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are listed as eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy?
Yes. The announcement notes that foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are allowed.
Are U.S. territories or possessions included in eligibility?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are included, and regional organizations are also listed, emphasizing openness to proposals regardless of geography provided NIH requirements are met.
When was this FOA posted and created?
Key dates in the record show the FOA was posted and created on November 5, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The record lists an original and current closing date of March 31, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open for submission?
No. The opportunity is archived, and archived opportunities are not open for submission.
When was the FOA archived?
The archive date listed in the record is May 1, 2014.
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants site via the provided link in the record.
Who was listed as the contact for access or technical linking issues?
NIH's Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact was listed for access or technical linking issues.
What is the main goal of projects proposed under this program?
The stated end goal is to produce contraceptive candidates that could realistically advance toward clinical use, as long as the work aligns with developing novel, clinically useful female contraceptive products.
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