Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 046
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition Competitive Revision for Technology Development within Biomedical Technology Research Centers (P41)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.389 National Center for Research Resources.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 30, 2011 and posted on Nov 30, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State 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 City or township governments Special district governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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 opportunity (PAR 12 046) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant announcement issued by the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) for a limited competition competitive revision focused on technology development within existing Biomedical Technology Research Centers (BTRCs) funded under the P41 mechanism. In plain terms, it is not an open, stand-alone grant for any new applicant to start a center. Instead, it is a targeted funding opportunity intended for already-awarded P41 BTRCs to request additional support to pursue specific technology development work. The emphasis is on developing or extending biomedical research technologies in a way that goes beyond what the center is currently doing under its parent award, while still being clearly connected to and reinforcing the parent center's core mission and capabilities.
A key feature of the announcement is the requirement for synergy with the parent P41 grant (referenced as being funded under PAR 10 225). The proposed revision activities are expected to extend the center's technology development in directions that are scientifically and programmatically aligned with what the center already does, but that are outside the scope of the currently funded aims. The intent is to accelerate or enable new technology development that leverages the center's established expertise, infrastructure, and user community, rather than duplicating existing work or supporting unrelated projects.
The funding instrument is a grant and the opportunity is categorized as discretionary, with an activity area listed under education and health (CFDA 93.389, NCRR). The announcement projected an estimated total funding amount of $3,000,000, with an award ceiling of $250,000 per award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, so applicants are not expected to provide a required non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds, though typical NIH rules about allowable costs and budgeting would still apply.
Eligibility is described broadly in the standard NIH format (including many types of U.S.-based public and private organizations, non-profits, governments, and certain designated institution types such as HBCUs, HSIs, TCCUs, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations). However, the practical eligibility constraint is that this is a limited competition tied to the P41 BTRC program, meaning the applicants of interest are those institutions that already hold an awarded P41 BTRC grant and are seeking a competitive revision to that specific parent award. The notice explicitly states that non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed, keeping the work fully within domestic eligibility boundaries.
From a timing standpoint, the opportunity was posted on November 30, 2011, with an original and current closing date of January 31, 2012, and an archive date of March 2, 2012. That places it as a time-limited solicitation for that cycle, rather than an ongoing or continuously open program. The full announcement was available through the NIH Grants Guide link provided, and the listed support contact for access or linking issues was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster.
Overall, the program can be understood as NIH/NCRR providing supplemental, competitively reviewed funding to established P41 Biomedical Technology Research Centers so they can push forward new, complementary technology development efforts that meaningfully extend their existing NIH-supported technology portfolios. The structure reinforces continuity and leverage: building on an already functioning center and its proven technology base, while giving it room to innovate beyond the boundaries of the currently funded scope.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is PAR 12-046?
PAR 12-046 is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant announcement issued by the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR). It supports a limited competition competitive revision focused on technology development within existing Biomedical Technology Research Centers (BTRCs) funded under the P41 mechanism.
Is this an open grant opportunity for new applicants to start a center?
No. This is not an open, stand-alone grant for new applicants to start a new center. It is a targeted opportunity intended for institutions that already have an awarded P41 BTRC and want to request additional support through a competitive revision to that parent award.
Who is the intended applicant for this opportunity?
The practical eligible applicants are existing P41-funded Biomedical Technology Research Centers (BTRCs) that are seeking a competitive revision to their specific parent P41 award. Although eligibility language is broad in standard NIH format, the limited competition is tied to the P41 BTRC program.
What funding mechanism does this opportunity use?
The opportunity is tied to the P41 mechanism and is specifically for a competitive revision to an existing P41 BTRC award (the parent award is referenced as being funded under PAR 10-225).
What is meant by a "competitive revision" in this context?
In this announcement, a competitive revision is a request for additional NIH support for an already-funded P41 BTRC to conduct specific technology development work that extends beyond the scope of the currently funded aims, while remaining clearly connected to the center's mission and capabilities.
What is the main focus of the proposed work?
The focus is technology development: developing or extending biomedical research technologies in ways that go beyond what the center is currently doing under its parent award, while still reinforcing the parent center's core mission and capabilities.
How should the proposed project relate to the parent P41 award?
The announcement emphasizes synergy with the parent P41 grant. The proposed revision activities are expected to be scientifically and programmatically aligned with what the center already does, but outside the scope of the currently funded aims. The intent is to leverage the center's established expertise, infrastructure, and user community.
Can the proposed work duplicate what the center is already funded to do?
No. The intent is to accelerate or enable new technology development that is outside the currently funded aims. The proposal should not duplicate existing work already supported by the parent award.
Can the proposed work be unrelated to the center's existing mission?
No. The revision is expected to remain clearly connected to and reinforce the parent center's core mission and capabilities, rather than supporting unrelated projects.
What is the funding instrument and how is the opportunity categorized?
The funding instrument is a grant. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, with an activity area listed under education and health (CFDA 93.389, NCRR).
How much total funding was projected for this announcement?
The announcement projected an estimated total funding amount of $3,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) per award?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement is $250,000 per award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the opportunity. Applicants are not expected to provide a required non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds, though typical NIH rules about allowable costs and budgeting still apply.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. The notice explicitly states that non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible under this opportunity.
Are foreign components allowed as part of the project?
No. Foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed. The work is constrained to domestic eligibility boundaries.
What types of U.S. organizations are listed in the general eligibility description?
The eligibility section uses standard NIH formatting and includes many types of U.S.-based public and private organizations, non-profits, governments, and certain designated institution types such as HBCUs, HSIs, TCCUs, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations. Practically, the applicant must already hold the relevant P41 BTRC award because this is a limited competition revision opportunity.
When was PAR 12-046 posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 30, 2011.
What were the closing date and archive date?
The original and current closing date was January 31, 2012, and the archive date was March 2, 2012.
Is this an ongoing funding opportunity?
No. Based on the posted and closing dates provided, it was a time-limited solicitation for that cycle rather than a continuously open program.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement was available through the NIH Grants Guide link referenced in the opportunity information.
Who is listed as the support contact for access or linking issues?
The listed support contact for access or linking issues was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster.
In one sentence, what is the overall purpose of this program?
It provides supplemental, competitively reviewed NIH/NCRR funding to established P41 Biomedical Technology Research Centers so they can pursue new, complementary technology development efforts that extend their existing NIH-supported technology portfolios while staying aligned with the parent center's mission.
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