Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 11 346
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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 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.361 Nursing Research 93.393 Cancer Cause and Prevention Research 93.394 Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research 93.395 Cancer Treatment Research 93.399 Cancer Control 93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 22, 2011 and posted on Sep 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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 Independent school districts Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments.
- 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) 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:
This National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity, titled "Interventions for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Native American Populations (R01)" (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-11-346), supports research projects that develop, adapt, and rigorously test health promotion and disease prevention interventions specifically for Native American populations. The FOA is centered on the idea that many Native communities face a heavy burden of preventable health risks and related outcomes, including chronic diseases, substance use disorders, mental illness, and HIV infection. The goal is to fund intervention research that can show real-world effectiveness in reducing these risks and improving health, with an emphasis on approaches that fit community realities rather than one-off programs that disappear when a study ends.
A core requirement is cultural appropriateness. Projects are expected to be designed in ways that align with community values, practices, and local context, rather than simply importing interventions created for other populations. The FOA encourages interventions that help people adopt healthier lifestyles and that improve behavior and social conditions, and it also supports strategies that address environmental conditions shaping health. In practical terms, that could include community-driven programs focused on reducing tobacco use, preventing or reducing alcohol and drug misuse, supporting mental health, lowering HIV risk, or improving factors tied to chronic disease prevention and management. The underlying expectation is that the intervention is not only evidence-informed but also acceptable and workable in the day-to-day life of the community.
Another major emphasis is sustainability and dissemination. NIH is looking for intervention programs that can realistically be maintained within existing community resources once the grant period ends. That means applicants should think early about staffing, training, partnerships, and costs, and about how the program could be owned locally rather than permanently dependent on outside research funding. If an intervention proves successful, it should be suitable for sharing and adapting in other Native American communities, acknowledging that communities differ while still aiming for a model that can travel.
The FOA defines "Native Americans" broadly for this program to include Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native Hawaiian populations. It also clarifies the definition of Native Hawaiian as any individual with ancestors who were natives of the area that now comprises the State of Hawaii prior to 1778. The long-term public health purpose is explicit: to reduce illness and premature death (morbidity and mortality) in Native communities by supporting intervention research that is both effective and community-sustaining.
Administratively, this is an R01 research project grant, categorized as a discretionary grant opportunity with activity areas that span education, environment, and health. The scope is reflected in the CFDA program areas listed, which include environmental health; mental health research; drug abuse and addiction research; nursing research; several cancer research areas (cause and prevention, detection and diagnosis, treatment, control); and cardiovascular diseases research. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations and governments. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations, as well as state, county, city/township, special district, and independent school district governments. Academic institutions are eligible, including public and state-controlled universities and private institutions of higher education, along with tribally controlled colleges and universities and other Native-serving institutions such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions. Nonprofits (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits) may apply, as can small businesses and certain for-profit organizations (other than small businesses are also listed as eligible). The FOA also notes that faith-based and community-based organizations and regional organizations may be eligible. At the same time, it clearly excludes non-U.S. entities: foreign institutions cannot apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components as defined by NIH policy are not allowed.
The opportunity was posted on September 22, 2011, with an original and current closing date listed as May 15, 2014, and an archive date of June 15, 2014, indicating the announcement is no longer active. The sponsoring agency is NIH, and the full announcement was made available through the NIH Grants Guide (link provided in the source). For access or technical issues related to the online announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity titled "Interventions for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Native American Populations (R01)" with Funding Opportunity Number PAR-11-346. It supports R01 research projects focused on developing, adapting, and rigorously testing health promotion and disease prevention interventions for Native American populations.
What is the main purpose of the FOA?
The purpose is to reduce illness and premature death (morbidity and mortality) in Native communities by funding intervention research that demonstrates real-world effectiveness in reducing preventable health risks and improving health outcomes.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What type of grant mechanism is used?
The mechanism is an NIH R01 research project grant.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was posted on September 22, 2011, with a closing date of May 15, 2014, and an archive date of June 15, 2014. This indicates the announcement is no longer active.
What populations are included under "Native Americans" for this FOA?
For this program, "Native Americans" is defined broadly to include Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native Hawaiian populations.
How does the FOA define "Native Hawaiian"?
A Native Hawaiian is defined as any individual with ancestors who were natives of the area that now comprises the State of Hawaii prior to 1778.
What kinds of interventions does NIH want to fund under this FOA?
The FOA supports interventions that develop, adapt, and rigorously test health promotion and disease prevention strategies designed specifically for Native American populations. The emphasis is on interventions that can work in real community settings and improve health in ways that are practical and sustainable.
What health issues are highlighted as priorities or examples in the FOA?
The FOA highlights a heavy burden of preventable health risks and outcomes in many Native communities, including chronic diseases, substance use disorders, mental illness, and HIV infection. Example areas include reducing tobacco use; preventing or reducing alcohol and drug misuse; supporting mental health; lowering HIV risk; and improving factors tied to chronic disease prevention and management.
Is cultural appropriateness required?
Yes. A core requirement is that projects be culturally appropriate and aligned with community values, practices, and local context, rather than importing interventions created for other populations without adapting them to the community reality.
Does the FOA support interventions that address more than individual behavior?
Yes. In addition to promoting healthier lifestyles and behavior change, the FOA supports strategies that address environmental conditions and social conditions that shape health.
What does the FOA mean by "real-world effectiveness"?
The FOA emphasizes intervention research that can demonstrate effectiveness in reducing risks and improving outcomes in the day-to-day life of the community, rather than programs that function only under highly controlled research conditions or disappear after a study ends.
What is the FOA's emphasis on sustainability?
Sustainability is a major emphasis. NIH is looking for intervention programs that can realistically be maintained within existing community resources after the grant period ends, including consideration of staffing, training, partnerships, and costs, and a plan for local ownership rather than permanent reliance on outside research funding.
Does the FOA encourage dissemination of successful interventions?
Yes. If an intervention is successful, it should be suitable for sharing and adapting in other Native American communities, while acknowledging that communities differ.
Are applicants expected to plan for staffing and training?
Yes. The FOA specifically notes that applicants should think early about staffing, training, partnerships, and costs as part of making an intervention sustainable.
What activity areas does this opportunity span?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant opportunity with activity areas spanning education, environment, and health.
What CFDA program areas are associated with this FOA?
The scope is reflected in CFDA program areas that include environmental health; mental health research; drug abuse and addiction research; nursing research; cancer research (cause and prevention, detection and diagnosis, treatment, control); and cardiovascular diseases research.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted for this opportunity.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many U.S.-based organizations and governments, including federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations; state, county, city/township, special district, and independent school district governments; public/state-controlled universities and private institutions of higher education; tribally controlled colleges and universities; Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions and other Native-serving institutions; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits); small businesses; and certain for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses). The FOA also notes that faith-based, community-based, and regional organizations may be eligible.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
Are academic institutions eligible?
Yes. Public and state-controlled universities, private institutions of higher education, tribally controlled colleges and universities, and Native-serving institutions (including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions) are included as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofits eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are eligible.
Are small businesses or for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. Small businesses are eligible, and the eligibility list also includes certain for-profit organizations (including entities other than small businesses).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
The FOA notes that faith-based and community-based organizations may be eligible.
Are foreign institutions allowed to apply?
No. Foreign institutions cannot apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement was made available through the NIH Grants Guide (a link was provided in the source information).
Who is the contact for access or technical issues with the online announcement?
For access or technical issues related to the online announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for reference?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-11-346.
What is the overarching expectation for intervention design in this FOA?
The FOA expects interventions to be evidence-informed, acceptable to the community, workable in everyday community life, culturally appropriate, and designed with long-term sustainability and potential dissemination in mind.
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