Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 16 172
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- The HHS-NIH11 in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition: IDeA (Institutional Development Award) Core Optimization (Admin Supp)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.859.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 07, 2016 and posted on Apr 07, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 07, 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 $350,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, offered a limited competition administrative supplement opportunity titled "Limited Competition: IDeA (Institutional Development Award) Core Optimization (Admin Supp)" (Funding Opportunity Number: PA-16-172). This program was designed specifically for U.S. institutions and organizations that already held active IDeA grants supporting core facilities and wanted to strengthen how those cores operate, especially when multiple cores exist across a campus or network and could benefit from better coordination.
The central purpose of the supplement was to optimize the functioning of multiple core facilities by improving coordinated administration and, where appropriate, consolidating core facilities and services. In practical terms, the opportunity focused less on creating entirely new cores and more on making existing core resources work better together. That could include efforts to streamline management structures, align policies and procedures across cores, reduce duplicative services, improve scheduling and user access, standardize training and quality control, modernize administrative systems for billing or service requests, and generally make core operations more efficient and responsive. The broader goal was to enhance the availability, quality, and effectiveness of core facility services for investigators working in IDeA-eligible states, where strengthening research infrastructure is a key aim of the IDeA program.
This was a discretionary grant opportunity using the NIH grant funding instrument, categorized under health-related research infrastructure support (CFDA 93.859). While the eligibility list in the notice is broad and includes various government entities, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and some for-profit organizations, the defining eligibility constraint for this particular limited competition was that applicants needed to be investigators at U.S. institutions/organizations with active IDeA awards that already support core facilities. In other words, it was not an open competition for any organization seeking to build a core; it targeted current IDeA-supported environments that could demonstrate a strong rationale for optimization and coordination across multiple cores.
The administrative supplement had an award ceiling of $350,000. The original and current closing date for applications was June 7, 2016, and the announcement was posted on April 7, 2016. The notice did not specify the expected number of awards in the provided data excerpt, but the structure and language make clear that the intent was to fund a limited set of supplement projects tightly aligned with the optimization theme, with a strong emphasis on measurable improvements to core management and service delivery.
Overall, this opportunity can be understood as an NIH/NIGMS effort to help existing IDeA-funded institutions get more scientific and operational value out of their shared research resources. By encouraging coordinated administration and potential consolidation, the program aimed to improve efficiency, reduce fragmentation, and expand the impact of core facilities so investigators in IDeA-eligible states would have better access to high-quality, well-managed research services and instrumentation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this administrative supplement opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Limited Competition: IDeA (Institutional Development Award) Core Optimization (Admin Supp)."
What is the funding opportunity number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-16-172.
Which NIH institute offered this supplement?
The supplement was offered by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
What type of funding mechanism is this?
This was a discretionary grant opportunity using the NIH grant funding instrument, offered as an administrative supplement under a limited competition.
What is the main purpose of the IDeA Core Optimization administrative supplement?
The main purpose was to optimize how multiple existing core facilities function by improving coordinated administration and, where appropriate, consolidating core facilities and services, with an emphasis on making existing core resources work better together.
Is this opportunity intended to create brand-new core facilities?
No. The focus is less on creating entirely new cores and more on strengthening and optimizing existing core resources supported by active IDeA awards.
Who is eligible to apply for this limited competition supplement?
The defining eligibility requirement was that applicants needed to be investigators at U.S. institutions or organizations with active IDeA awards that already support core facilities. This was not an open competition for any organization seeking to build a core from scratch.
Does the eligibility list include different organization types?
Yes. The notice includes a broad eligibility list (such as various government entities, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and some for-profit organizations). However, for this limited competition, the key constraint is having an active IDeA award that supports core facilities.
What kinds of activities or improvements did the supplement aim to support?
The supplement aimed to support measurable improvements in core management and service delivery across multiple cores. Examples described include streamlining management structures, aligning policies and procedures across cores, reducing duplicative services, improving scheduling and user access, standardizing training and quality control, and modernizing administrative systems for billing or service requests.
What does "core optimization" mean in practical terms for this program?
In practical terms, "core optimization" refers to efforts that make existing shared research resources more efficient, coordinated, and responsive, especially in settings where multiple cores exist across a campus or network and could benefit from better coordination.
Is consolidation of core facilities required?
The information provided indicates consolidation could be pursued "where appropriate," meaning consolidation was a possible approach, not necessarily a requirement in all cases.
Why is coordination across multiple cores emphasized?
Coordination is emphasized to reduce fragmentation and duplication, improve efficiency, and enhance investigator access to high-quality services by making multiple core facilities work together more effectively.
Who is intended to benefit from the improvements funded by this supplement?
The broader goal was to enhance the availability, quality, and effectiveness of core facility services for investigators working in IDeA-eligible states, consistent with IDeA program goals to strengthen research infrastructure.
What is the maximum award amount for this administrative supplement?
The award ceiling for the administrative supplement was $350,000.
What is the application due date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date for applications was June 7, 2016.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on April 7, 2016.
Was the expected number of awards stated in the provided information?
No. The provided data excerpt does not specify the expected number of awards, but it indicates the intent was to fund a limited set of supplement projects aligned with the optimization theme.
What program area or category does this funding relate to?
It is categorized under health-related research infrastructure support and is associated with CFDA 93.859.
What is the overall goal of the opportunity at a high level?
At a high level, the opportunity aimed to help existing IDeA-funded institutions get more scientific and operational value out of shared research resources by improving efficiency, reducing duplication and fragmentation, and expanding the impact of core facilities through coordinated administration and potential consolidation.
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