Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 12 240
Apply for PA 12 240
- The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Projects for Prevention and Management of Healthcare Associated Infections (R18)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.226 Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 19, 2012 and posted on Jul 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 25, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Faith based or Community based Organizations Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Projects for Prevention and Management of Healthcare Associated Infections (R18) funding opportunity (PA 12-240) was issued by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to support applied health services research focused on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The central aim is to fund projects that do more than study HAIs in theory; applicants are expected to design, test, demonstrate, and spread practical strategies that can prevent, reduce, and improve the management of infections acquired in healthcare settings. In other words, the emphasis is on real-world approaches that healthcare organizations can implement, evaluate, and replicate, with the goal of improving safety and quality of care.
This opportunity uses AHRQ's Large Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Grant mechanism (R18). That mechanism is typically geared toward implementation-oriented work, such as piloting interventions, evaluating operational changes, and generating evidence that is immediately relevant to healthcare delivery systems. A key theme embedded in the announcement is dissemination: projects should not only generate findings, but also support the spread and adoption of effective HAI prevention and management practices across settings, organizations, or regions. The focus on "demonstration and dissemination" signals that AHRQ is looking for proposals that can show an intervention working under real conditions and can outline how others can realistically adopt it.
The announcement does not set a fixed award size, project length, or number of awards. Instead, AHRQ indicates that budgets and project periods may vary depending on what each proposed study requires, and that both the number of funded projects and the total dollars awarded will depend on the availability of funds and the overall strength, cost, and duration of the applications received. Awards are explicitly contingent on appropriations and on receiving enough high-quality, meritorious applications. The opportunity also states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
In terms of who can apply, eligibility is broad and includes multiple types of government entities and academic institutions, as well as certain community-based organizations. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education. The opportunity also allows applications from Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized, and it explicitly notes that faith-based or community-based organizations may also be eligible (as clarified in the announcement's additional eligibility information). This mix of eligible applicants aligns with the applied nature of HAI work, where effective prevention and management often involves collaboration among health systems, public agencies, academic researchers, and community partners.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, uses the grant instrument type, and falls under the health funding activity category. It is associated with CFDA number 93.226 (Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes), reflecting AHRQ's broader mission to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare. The opportunity was posted and created on July 19, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 25, 2015, and it was archived on October 26, 2015. For full details, applicants were directed to the official announcement page hosted through the NIH grants guide (AHRQ announcements are commonly distributed via NIH systems), with contact support available through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) web assistance for access or linking issues.
Overall, PA 12-240 is best understood as a call for implementation-focused, health services research projects that tackle HAIs through strategies that can be tested in practice and then shared broadly. The structure and language of the FOA suggest a preference for projects that connect evidence to operational change, demonstrate measurable improvements in infection prevention or management, and include a thoughtful plan for dissemination so that effective approaches can be adopted beyond a single site or study setting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Projects for Prevention and Management of Healthcare Associated Infections (R18), identified as PA 12-240.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
What is the main purpose of PA 12-240?
The main purpose is to support applied health services research focused on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), with an emphasis on projects that design, test, demonstrate, and disseminate practical strategies to prevent, reduce, or improve the management of HAIs in real healthcare settings.
What types of projects is AHRQ looking for under this FOA?
AHRQ is looking for implementation-oriented projects that go beyond studying HAIs in theory. The FOA emphasizes real-world work such as developing and piloting interventions, evaluating operational or delivery-system changes, demonstrating measurable improvements, and producing results that healthcare organizations can implement and replicate.
What does "demonstration and dissemination" mean in this opportunity?
"Demonstration and dissemination" signals that projects should (1) show an intervention working under real conditions and (2) include a credible approach for spreading and supporting adoption of successful HAI prevention and management practices across settings, organizations, or regions.
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses AHRQ's Large Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Grant mechanism (R18).
Is this opportunity focused more on research or on implementation?
Based on the FOA description provided, the emphasis is strongly on implementation-focused, applied research that connects evidence to operational change, demonstrates practical results, and supports replication and spread.
Does the FOA specify a fixed award amount?
No. The FOA does not set a fixed award size. Budgets may vary depending on what each proposed study requires.
Does the FOA specify a fixed project period or duration?
No. The FOA indicates project periods may vary depending on the needs of the proposed study.
Does the FOA specify the number of awards that will be made?
No. The number of awards and total dollars awarded depend on the availability of funds and the overall strength, cost, and duration of the applications received.
Are awards guaranteed if an application is submitted?
No. Awards are described as contingent on appropriations and on AHRQ receiving enough high-quality, meritorious applications.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (not federally recognized)
- Faith-based or community-based organizations (as clarified in additional eligibility information)
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The FOA explicitly notes that faith-based organizations may be eligible, as clarified in the announcement's additional eligibility information.
Are community-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The FOA states that community-based organizations may be eligible, as clarified in additional eligibility information.
Are Native American tribal entities eligible?
Yes. Eligibility includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized.
What type of funding is this categorized as?
Administratively, this opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the instrument type for this opportunity?
The instrument type is a grant.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the health funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.226, titled Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on July 19, 2012.
What were the closing dates for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed was September 25, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 26, 2015.
Where were applicants directed to find the official announcement details?
Applicants were directed to the official announcement page hosted through the NIH grants guide (AHRQ announcements are commonly distributed via NIH systems).
Where could applicants get help with access or linking issues?
For access or linking issues, contact support was available through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) web assistance.
What is the overall goal AHRQ is trying to achieve through this FOA?
The FOA is intended to support projects that improve the safety and quality of care by demonstrating and spreading effective, real-world approaches to prevent, reduce, and better manage infections acquired in healthcare settings.
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