Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 14 260
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education environment health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Interventions for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Native American Populations (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113 Environmental Health 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.361 Nursing Research 93.393 Cancer Cause and Prevention Research 93.399 Cancer Control.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 16, 2014 and posted on Jun 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Small businesses.
- 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 Foreign Institutions 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 Interventions for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Native American Populations (R01) funding opportunity (PAR-14-260) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program focused on supporting rigorous, community-relevant intervention research in Native American populations. Its central aim is to develop new interventions, adapt existing evidence-based approaches, and then test how well these interventions work in real Native communities. The program is explicitly oriented toward practical, measurable improvements in health, with a long-term goal of reducing illness (morbidity) and premature death (mortality) in these communities.
A key feature of this opportunity is its emphasis on culturally appropriate intervention design. Projects are expected to reflect the values, traditions, and lived realities of the communities involved, rather than simply importing programs created for other populations. NIH highlights that Native American communities often face substantial and overlapping risk factors that can increase the likelihood of chronic diseases and other major health challenges. The FOA specifically calls out intervention targets that include chronic disease prevention and management, tobacco use, alcohol and other drug use, mental illness, oral diseases, and HIV infection. In addition to changing individual behavior, applicants are encouraged to address broader social conditions and environmental factors that influence health, recognizing that community health is shaped by more than personal choice alone.
The FOA also stresses sustainability and the potential for broader impact beyond a single study site. Interventions should be designed so they can realistically be maintained by the community using existing resources once the research funding ends. That means applicants need to think carefully about feasibility, staffing, training needs, costs, and how the program could be integrated into local systems such as tribal health programs, schools, community organizations, or other community-serving infrastructures. If an intervention proves successful, it should be suitable for dissemination, meaning it can be shared, adapted, and implemented in other Native American communities rather than remaining a one-off effort.
For the purposes of eligibility and project focus, the FOA defines Native Americans to include Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native Hawaiian populations. It also provides a specific definition of Native Hawaiian as any individual with ancestors who were natives of the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778. This definition matters for applicant populations and for ensuring the proposed research clearly aligns with the intent of the announcement.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity uses the NIH R01 mechanism, which generally supports sizable, multi-year research projects aimed at producing strong evidence about intervention effectiveness. The announcement lists multiple related activity areas and CFDA numbers, reflecting NIH institutes and centers with interests spanning environmental health, oral health, mental health, alcohol research, drug abuse and addiction, nursing research, and cancer prevention and control. In practice, that breadth signals NIH is open to a wide range of intervention topics as long as they are grounded in health promotion or disease prevention and are designed specifically with Native communities in mind.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations and governments. Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, city or township governments, county governments, state governments, special district governments, public and Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The FOA also notes additional eligible entities such as 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), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions. At the same time, it clearly excludes foreign institutions and other non-U.S. entities, and it does not allow foreign components as defined by NIH policy. The FOA indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can lower barriers for community-based and tribal partners.
In terms of timeline, the opportunity was posted and created on June 16, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 24, 2017, and an archive date of September 24, 2017. That means the specific announcement is no longer open for new applications, but it still serves as a useful reference point for the kind of intervention research NIH has sought to fund in Native American health promotion and disease prevention. The full archived announcement was hosted on the NIH Grants Guide site, and the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) provided contact support for access or linking issues through the OER webmaster email listed in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is PAR-14-260 (R01) about?
PAR-14-260, titled "Interventions for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Native American Populations (R01)," is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant opportunity focused on supporting rigorous, community-relevant intervention research in Native American populations. The overall purpose is to develop new interventions or adapt existing evidence-based approaches and then test how well they work in real community settings.
What is the central goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is practical, measurable improvements in health in Native American communities, with a long-term aim of reducing illness (morbidity) and premature death (mortality) through effective health promotion and disease prevention interventions.
What types of research does the FOA emphasize?
The FOA emphasizes intervention research that is both rigorous and community-relevant. It supports projects that (1) develop new interventions, (2) adapt existing evidence-based interventions, and (3) evaluate effectiveness in real Native community contexts.
Does the FOA require culturally appropriate intervention design?
Yes. A core feature of the opportunity is an expectation that interventions be culturally appropriate and reflect the values, traditions, and lived realities of the communities involved, rather than importing programs designed for other populations without meaningful adaptation.
Which health topics and intervention targets are specifically mentioned?
The FOA explicitly calls out intervention targets that include chronic disease prevention and management, tobacco use, alcohol and other drug use, mental illness, oral diseases, and HIV infection.
Are applicants encouraged to address social and environmental factors, not just individual behavior?
Yes. In addition to changing individual behavior, applicants are encouraged to address broader social conditions and environmental factors that influence health, recognizing that community health is shaped by more than personal choice alone.
What does the FOA say about sustainability after the grant ends?
The FOA stresses sustainability. Interventions should be designed so they can realistically be maintained by the community using existing resources once research funding ends. This implies planning for feasibility, staffing, training needs, costs, and integration into local systems.
What does "dissemination" mean in the context of this FOA?
Dissemination refers to the expectation that if an intervention is successful, it should be suitable for sharing, adaptation, and implementation in other Native American communities, rather than remaining a one-off program at a single site.
Which populations are included under the FOA's definition of Native Americans?
For eligibility and project focus, the FOA defines Native Americans to include Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native Hawaiian populations.
How does the FOA define "Native Hawaiian"?
The FOA provides a specific definition: a Native Hawaiian is any individual with ancestors who were natives of the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778.
What funding mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH R01 mechanism, which generally supports sizable, multi-year research projects intended to produce strong evidence about intervention effectiveness.
Which NIH interest areas are reflected in the announcement?
The FOA lists multiple related activity areas and CFDA numbers associated with NIH institutes and centers with interests spanning environmental health, oral health, mental health, alcohol research, drug abuse and addiction, nursing research, and cancer prevention and control.
Does the breadth of NIH areas mean only certain topics are allowed?
The breadth signals openness to a wide range of intervention topics as long as they are grounded in health promotion or disease prevention and are designed specifically with Native communities in mind.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many U.S.-based organizations and governments. Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, city or township governments, county governments, state governments, special district governments, public and Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are any specific types of institutions and organizations explicitly listed as eligible?
Yes. The FOA notes additional eligible entities such as 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), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions.
Are foreign institutions or non-U.S. entities allowed to apply?
No. The FOA excludes foreign institutions and other non-U.S. entities.
Are foreign components allowed under this FOA?
No. The FOA does not allow foreign components as defined by NIH policy.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The FOA indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 16, 2014. The original and current closing date listed is August 24, 2017, and the archive date is September 24, 2017.
Is PAR-14-260 still open for new applications?
No. Based on the closing and archive dates provided, the specific announcement is no longer open for new applications.
Why is this archived FOA still useful?
It serves as a reference point for the types of intervention research NIH has sought to fund in Native American health promotion and disease prevention, including expectations around cultural appropriateness, sustainability, and real-world effectiveness.
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full archived announcement was hosted on the NIH Grants Guide site.
Who was identified for contact support related to access or linking issues?
The NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) provided contact support for access or linking issues via the OER webmaster email listed in the notice.
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