Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA MD 15 007
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition NIMHD Endowment Program for Increasing Research and Institutional Resources Capacity (S21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.307 Minority Health and Health Disparities Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 4, 2015 and posted on Jun 4, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 4, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) 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 Limited Competition NIMHD Endowment Program for Increasing Research and Institutional Resources Capacity (S21), Funding Opportunity Number RFA-MD-15-007, is a discretionary grant program from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under CFDA 93.307 (Minority Health and Health Disparities Research). Its central aim is to strengthen institutional capacity by expanding research infrastructure and institutional resources in ways that enable and accelerate minority health and health disparities research at eligible colleges and universities. A key point in the announcement is that the program is not designed to directly fund individual research projects themselves; instead, it focuses on the foundational capabilities that make sustained, high-quality research possible, such as building the environment, tools, and institutional supports needed to conduct competitive research over the long term.
This opportunity is structured as a limited competition, meaning it targets a defined set of eligible institutions rather than being fully open to all applicants. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, along with specific categories of institutions explicitly named as eligible in the announcement. These include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). The eligibility rules also clearly exclude non-U.S. participation: non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities may not apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
From a funding standpoint, NIH estimated total available funding at $7,000,000 for the program, with an award ceiling of $2,000,000 per award. The announcement specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which matters for institutions that may have limited flexibility to commit additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The opportunity was posted and created on June 4, 2015, with an original and current closing date of September 4, 2015, and an archive date of October 5, 2015. While those dates indicate the specific solicitation cycle has closed, the description provides a clear picture of what NIH was seeking to support through this mechanism: long-term institutional strengthening that supports the conduct and growth of minority health and health disparities research, rather than paying for the direct costs of new research studies.
Administratively, the program is offered by NIH, and the full announcement was made available through the NIH grants system, with an additional information link pointing to the official NIH RFA page. For access or technical issues related to the announcement, the listed contact route is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, including support for problems accessing the announcement electronically or linking to the funding notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and number of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Limited Competition NIMHD Endowment Program for Increasing Research and Institutional Resources Capacity (S21). The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-MD-15-007.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The program is offered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the CFDA number and program area?
The CFDA number is 93.307, titled Minority Health and Health Disparities Research.
What is the main purpose of the S21 program?
The central aim is to strengthen institutional capacity by expanding research infrastructure and institutional resources in ways that enable and accelerate minority health and health disparities research at eligible colleges and universities.
Does this program directly fund individual research projects?
No. The announcement emphasizes that the program is not designed to directly fund individual research projects. It focuses on foundational capabilities that support sustained, high-quality research over the long term (for example, strengthening the research environment, tools, and institutional supports).
What does "limited competition" mean for this opportunity?
This is a limited competition, meaning it targets a defined set of eligible institutions rather than being fully open to all applicants.
What types of U.S. institutions are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, along with specific categories of institutions explicitly named in the announcement.
Which institution categories are explicitly named as eligible?
The announcement explicitly names the following categories as eligible: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities may not apply.
Are non-domestic components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy for this opportunity?
No. Foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed for this opportunity.
How much total funding did NIH estimate would be available under this program?
NIH estimated total available funding at $7,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) per award?
The award ceiling is $2,000,000 per award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on June 4, 2015.
What were the original and current closing dates?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both September 4, 2015.
When was the archive date?
The archive date was October 5, 2015.
Is this solicitation cycle currently open?
No. Based on the closing and archive dates provided, this specific solicitation cycle has closed.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants system, with an additional information link pointing to the official NIH RFA page.
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues related to the announcement?
For problems accessing the announcement electronically 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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