Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 13 212
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Innovative Measurement Tools for Community Engaged Research Efforts (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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 24, 2013 and posted on Apr 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2016. (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: Small businesses State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), released this discretionary grant opportunity titled "Innovative Measurement Tools for Community Engaged Research Efforts (R21)" under Funding Opportunity Number PA-13-212. The purpose of the announcement is to support the creation and early-stage development of new or improved measurement tools that strengthen community-engaged research. In practical terms, the focus is on building better ways to measure concepts, processes, and outcomes that matter when researchers work in genuine partnership with communities, such as engagement quality, partnership dynamics, trust, participation, intervention relevance, cultural fit, and other elements that can be difficult to capture well with existing instruments. Because it uses the NIH R21 mechanism, the intent is generally exploratory and developmental: teams are encouraged to pursue innovative ideas, develop prototypes, and generate initial evidence that a new measure is feasible and promising.
This opportunity is categorized as a grant (FundingInstrumentType: Grant) and aligned with health and education-related activities (FundingActivityCategory: Education; Health), with the associated CFDA number 93.361 (Nursing Research). The listed award ceiling is $200,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The announcement was posted on April 24, 2013, with an original closing date and current closing date of September 7, 2016, and it was archived on October 8, 2016, indicating it is no longer open for new applications under that specific announcement.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of U.S.-based organizations that commonly participate in NIH funding. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education 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, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). It also includes multiple levels of government and quasi-governmental entities such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Tribal eligibility is explicitly addressed as well, including federally recognized Native American tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
The announcement also clarifies additional eligible applicant types, emphasizing inclusion of institutions and organizations that often play central roles in community-engaged research. This includes Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). It also includes faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territory or possession entities, and eligible agencies of the federal government. At the same time, the FOA places clear limits on foreign involvement: non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed.
For applicants trying to understand how this fits into NIH priorities, the key takeaway is that NINR was looking for measurement innovation specifically tailored to the realities of community-engaged research. That typically means tools that are practical to use in real community settings, sensitive to context and culture, and capable of capturing factors that influence whether community partnerships succeed and whether research findings translate into meaningful benefits. The R21 structure supports high-potential ideas at an earlier stage, so a competitive application would generally be expected to present a strong rationale for why a new measure is needed, a clear plan for developing the tool, and an approach for initial testing (for example, feasibility, reliability, validity, responsiveness, and usability in community contexts), all while demonstrating authentic community engagement in the measurement development process.
The administering agency is NIH (specifically NINR). The announcement references an additional information link at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-13-212.html. For technical problems accessing the full announcement online or linking to the funding notice, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Innovative Measurement Tools for Community Engaged Research Efforts (R21)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-13-212.
Which federal agency is administering this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is categorized as a grant (FundingInstrumentType: Grant).
What is the NIH activity mechanism used for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses the NIH R21 mechanism, which is generally intended for exploratory and developmental research efforts.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The purpose is to support the creation and early-stage development of new or improved measurement tools that strengthen community-engaged research, especially where existing instruments may not capture important partnership and community context elements well.
What kinds of measurement needs is NINR trying to address?
The focus is on better ways to measure concepts, processes, and outcomes that matter when researchers work in genuine partnership with communities. Examples described in the announcement include engagement quality, partnership dynamics, trust, participation, intervention relevance, cultural fit, and other community-engagement elements that can be difficult to measure with existing tools.
Is this opportunity aimed at early-stage or mature measurement tools?
It is aimed at early-stage development. Because it uses an R21 mechanism, the intent is typically to support innovative ideas, develop prototypes, and generate initial evidence that a new or improved measure is feasible and promising.
What kinds of projects does the R21 structure encourage under this FOA?
Projects that pursue innovative measurement ideas, build or refine tools and prototypes, and conduct initial testing in relevant community-engaged contexts. The description highlights early evidence development such as feasibility and whether the measure appears promising for use in community-engaged research.
What kinds of testing or evidence are applicants generally expected to propose for a new measurement tool?
The announcement indicates that an application would generally be expected to include an approach for initial testing such as feasibility, reliability, validity, responsiveness, and usability in community contexts.
Does the FOA emphasize community engagement in the measurement development process?
Yes. The focus is measurement innovation tailored to the realities of community-engaged research, and it notes the importance of demonstrating authentic community engagement in the measurement development process.
What activity categories does this grant align with?
The listed funding activity category alignment is Education and Health.
What is the associated CFDA number?
The associated CFDA number is 93.361 (Nursing Research).
What is the listed award ceiling?
The listed award ceiling is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on April 24, 2013.
What were the closing dates listed for this opportunity?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as September 7, 2016.
Is this announcement still open for applications?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 8, 2016, indicating it is no longer open for new applications under that specific announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many U.S.-based organization types commonly eligible for NIH funding. Examples listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
Are government entities eligible applicants?
Yes. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Are Tribal governments and Tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included?
Yes. The FOA emphasizes inclusion of institutions and organizations that often play central roles in community-engaged research, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement lists faith-based or community-based organizations among additional eligible applicant types.
Are organizations in U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. The FOA includes U.S. territory or possession entities among eligible applicant types.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA includes eligible agencies of the federal government.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states that non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization apply if the work is led by a non-U.S. component of that organization?
No. The FOA states that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed in the proposed project?
No. The FOA states that foreign components (as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed.
Where can applicants find the full funding announcement?
The FOA references the NIH page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-13-212.html.
Who should be contacted for technical problems accessing the announcement online?
For technical problems accessing the full announcement online or linking to the funding notice, the listed contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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