Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 10 237
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Health Promotion Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Males (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.361 Nursing Research 93.399 Cancer Control 93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 22, 2010 and posted on Jul 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2013. (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: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIH funding opportunity PA-10-237, titled Health Promotion Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Males (R21), supports early-stage, exploratory research aimed at improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority men. The core goal is to stimulate and broaden research focused on minority male health, particularly by building stronger evidence about what drives health-promoting behaviors and by encouraging the creation and initial testing of interventions that are culturally and linguistically appropriate. The emphasis is on reducing health disparities affecting racially and ethnically diverse male populations, including distinct subpopulations, with a specific focus on adults age 21 and older for intervention development and testing.
This FOA is designed around two main research directions. First, it seeks studies that deepen understanding of the wide range of factors that influence health promotion among minority males across the life cycle. The announcement explicitly points to multiple levels of influence, such as sociodemographic conditions, community environments, broader societal forces, and personal or individual-level factors. In practice, this could include research on how employment conditions, education, neighborhood resources, discrimination, cultural norms, stress, family roles, access to preventive care, or health literacy shape behaviors like physical activity, diet, screening, medication adherence, and routine care-seeking. Second, the FOA encourages applicants to develop and test health-promoting interventions tailored to the cultural and language needs of the target populations, with the intent of producing approaches that are realistic, acceptable, and likely to work in real-world settings where disparities persist.
The award mechanism is the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21), which is typically used for newer ideas, pilot studies, and early testing that can generate preliminary evidence for larger-scale projects later on. This opportunity is described as running in parallel with a separate but scientifically identical FOA (PA-10-236) that uses the R01 mechanism, meaning applicants with more mature projects could consider that route, while PA-10-237 is specifically structured for exploratory or developmental work. The award ceiling listed is $200,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Funding amounts and the number of awards are not fixed in advance. NIH notes that because proposed projects can differ widely in scope, the size and duration of awards may vary, and final decisions depend on the volume of applications, their quality, the requested budgets, and the expected project periods. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and is offered as a grant. It falls under health and education-related activity categories and is linked to multiple CFDA program areas, including Nursing Research (93.361), Cancer Control (93.399), and Cardiovascular Diseases Research (93.837), reflecting the broad health topics that could be addressed as long as the central focus remains health promotion and disparity reduction among minority men.
Eligibility is broad and includes many kinds of organizations that can conduct research. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and a range of government entities such as state, county, city or township, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The FOA also explicitly includes tribal organizations and governments (both federally recognized and other than federally recognized), and a variety of mission-serving institutions and community-rooted organizations, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). Faith-based and community-based organizations are also included, along with eligible federal agencies, U.S. territories or possessions, regional organizations, and non-U.S. (foreign) entities, which indicates NIH is open to a wide range of applicants where the proposed research is relevant and feasible.
Key administrative details in the source listing include a posted and creation date of July 22, 2010, with an original and current closing date of September 7, 2013, and an archive date of October 8, 2013, indicating the announcement is no longer active but remains important as a reference point for NIH priorities and past funding scope. The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health, and the full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants website. For technical issues accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is NIH funding opportunity PA-10-237?
PA-10-237 is an NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled Health Promotion Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Males (R21). It supports early-stage, exploratory research intended to improve health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority men, with an emphasis on health promotion and reducing health disparities.
What is the main goal of this FOA?
The core goal is to stimulate and broaden research focused on minority male health. Specifically, it aims to (1) strengthen the evidence base about what drives health-promoting behaviors among minority men and (2) encourage creation and initial testing of culturally and linguistically appropriate interventions designed to reduce health disparities.
Who is the focus population for this opportunity?
The FOA focuses on racial and ethnic minority males, including distinct subpopulations. For intervention development and testing, the announcement specifies a focus on adults age 21 and older.
Is this funding for research, services, or both?
This is a research opportunity. It supports exploratory/developmental studies and early testing of interventions, rather than ongoing service delivery programs.
What kind of grant mechanism is used?
The award mechanism is the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21), which is commonly used for newer ideas, pilot studies, and early testing that can generate preliminary evidence for future, larger-scale projects.
What are the two main research directions encouraged by the FOA?
The FOA is organized around two broad directions:
- Understanding influences on health promotion among minority males across the life cycle, including multiple levels of influence (for example, sociodemographic, community, societal, and individual factors).
- Developing and testing culturally and linguistically appropriate interventions aimed at promoting health in real-world settings where disparities persist.
What types of factors does NIH want applicants to study?
The FOA highlights that health promotion can be influenced by factors at multiple levels, including:
- Sociodemographic conditions
- Community environments
- Broader societal forces
- Personal or individual-level factors
Examples mentioned include employment conditions, education, neighborhood resources, discrimination, cultural norms, stress, family roles, access to preventive care, and health literacy.
What health behaviors or outcomes are in scope?
The FOA points to health-promoting behaviors such as physical activity, diet, screening, medication adherence, and routine care-seeking. The central requirement is that the project remains focused on health promotion and disparity reduction among racial and ethnic minority men.
Does this FOA require culturally and linguistically tailored interventions?
When developing and testing interventions, the FOA explicitly emphasizes approaches that are culturally and linguistically appropriate for the target population, and that are realistic, acceptable, and likely to work in real-world contexts.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling) listed?
The listing provides an award ceiling of $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards will NIH make, and what are the typical award sizes?
The number of awards and total funding are not fixed in advance. NIH notes that award size and duration may vary depending on factors such as the number of applications received, application quality, requested budgets, and proposed project periods.
Is this a discretionary grant or a formula/entitlement program?
It is categorized as discretionary funding and is offered as a grant.
Which NIH activity areas or CFDA program areas are linked to this FOA?
The opportunity is described as relating to health and education activity categories and is linked to multiple CFDA program areas, including:
- 93.361 Nursing Research
- 93.399 Cancer Control
- 93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research
These references reflect the broad range of health topics that could be addressed, as long as the central focus remains minority male health promotion and disparity reduction.
What organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes organizations capable of conducting research, including:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
- State, county, city or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Tribal governments and tribal organizations (federally recognized and other than federally recognized)
- U.S. territories or possessions
- Regional organizations
- Eligible federal agencies
- Non-U.S. (foreign) entities
Are community-based and faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes faith-based and community-based organizations among eligible applicants.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes multiple mission-serving institutions and community-rooted organizations, including:
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Hispanic-Serving Institutions
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
- Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes non-U.S. (foreign) entities.
Is there an R01 version of this opportunity?
Yes. The FOA is described as running in parallel with a separate, scientifically identical FOA (PA-10-236) that uses the R01 mechanism. PA-10-237 is specifically structured for exploratory or developmental work under the R21 mechanism.
Is PA-10-237 still open for applications?
No. The administrative dates indicate the FOA is no longer active. The listing shows a closing date of September 7, 2013 and an archive date of October 8, 2013.
Why might PA-10-237 still matter if it is archived?
Based on the listing, it remains useful as a reference point for NIH priorities and the types of minority male health promotion and disparity-reduction research NIH has supported or encouraged within this scope.
Who sponsored this funding opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants website.
Who was listed as the contact for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster.
What were the key posted and closing dates shown in the listing?
The listing notes a posted/creation date of July 22, 2010, an original and current closing date of September 7, 2013, and an archive date of October 8, 2013.
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