Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 17 094
Apply for HRSA 17 094
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Action Partnership to Promote Safe Sleep Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.110.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 19, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 27, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Action Partnership to Promote Safe Sleep (NAPPSS) Program is a federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, administered through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), that funds a single national effort to help make safe infant sleep and breastfeeding the expected, everyday standard across the country. The program is built around preventing sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) by encouraging families and caregivers to follow well-established pediatric guidance on how and where infants should sleep, while also reinforcing breastfeeding as an added protective factor. The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which usually means HRSA expects to be actively involved in the work beyond simply issuing funds, with the award recipient collaborating closely with the agency during implementation.
At the center of the program is the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy guidance on creating a safer sleep environment for babies. The opportunity highlights the AAP recommendation for room-sharing without bed-sharing, meaning infants should sleep in the same room as a parent or caregiver but on a separate sleep surface rather than in the adult bed. It also emphasizes the AAP recommendation that babies be breastfed for the first six months of life, noting breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of SUID. The announcement frames these recommendations not as separate messages, but as a combined public health priority: promoting breastfeeding while simultaneously promoting sleep practices that reduce risk, without creating unnecessary tension between the two goals.
The rationale for this program is grounded in research about real-world parental decision-making. The notice points to evidence that mothers who are highly motivated to breastfeed may be more likely to bed-share, which can increase risk depending on circumstances. It also references survey-based research from the United States showing that many mothers have not fully adopted AAP recommendations on infant sleep location and feeding practices. Importantly, the cited research suggests that advising parents to room-share without bed-sharing does not reduce the likelihood that they will breastfeed, which supports the idea that safe sleep messaging can be delivered in a way that protects infants without undermining breastfeeding goals.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed as HRSA-17-094, categorized as discretionary funding, with activity focused on health under CFDA 93.110. The posting indicates an expected total of one award and lists an award ceiling of 0, which typically signals that applicants must refer to the full announcement for the actual funding range or that the amount is determined through other HRSA budgeting language rather than a fixed cap in the summary record. The original posting dates show it was created on August 19, 2016, with an original closing date of October 27, 2016. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with the expectation that applicants consult the additional eligibility text in the full notice to confirm which organization types qualify.
Overall, the NAPPSS Program is essentially a national coordination and normalization initiative: it seeks to shift norms, strengthen consistent messaging, and promote behaviors proven to lower infant mortality risk, especially by increasing adherence to AAP safe sleep recommendations while supporting breastfeeding as a protective health practice. The program’s focus is not only on educating families, but also on aligning guidance and communications in a way that acknowledges how parents actually make feeding and sleep decisions, using evidence to reduce SUID risk without discouraging breastfeeding.
FAQs: National Action Partnership to Promote Safe Sleep (NAPPSS) Program (HRSA-17-094)
What is the NAPPSS Program?
The National Action Partnership to Promote Safe Sleep (NAPPSS) Program is a federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), administered through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It funds a single national effort designed to help make safe infant sleep and breastfeeding the expected, everyday standard across the United States.
What is the primary public health issue the program aims to address?
The program is built around preventing sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) by encouraging families and caregivers to follow well-established pediatric guidance on how and where infants should sleep, while also reinforcing breastfeeding as an added protective factor.
How many awards does HRSA expect to make under this opportunity?
The posting indicates an expected total of one award, meaning HRSA anticipates funding a single national effort under this opportunity.
Which federal agency administers this funding?
This opportunity is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
What type of funding mechanism is used for NAPPSS?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically means HRSA expects to be actively involved in the work beyond simply issuing funds, with the award recipient collaborating closely with the agency during implementation.
What does it mean that this opportunity is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement generally indicates substantial federal involvement in the funded work. In practice, the recipient is expected to work closely with HRSA during implementation rather than operating entirely independently.
What policy guidance is central to the program?
At the center of the program is the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy guidance on creating a safer sleep environment for babies.
What infant sleep practice does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity highlights the AAP recommendation for room-sharing without bed-sharing. This means infants should sleep in the same room as a parent or caregiver but on a separate sleep surface rather than in the adult bed.
How does the program address breastfeeding?
The program emphasizes the AAP recommendation that babies be breastfed for the first six months of life and notes that breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of SUID. Breastfeeding is presented as a protective factor that should be reinforced alongside safe sleep practices.
Does the announcement treat safe sleep and breastfeeding as separate topics?
No. The announcement frames these recommendations as a combined public health priority: promoting breastfeeding while simultaneously promoting sleep practices that reduce risk, without creating unnecessary tension between the two goals.
Why does the opportunity discuss bed-sharing in the context of breastfeeding?
The rationale references evidence that mothers who are highly motivated to breastfeed may be more likely to bed-share. Because bed-sharing can increase risk depending on circumstances, the opportunity emphasizes messaging that supports breastfeeding while reinforcing safer sleep guidance (room-sharing without bed-sharing).
What does the notice say about parental adoption of AAP recommendations?
It references survey-based research from the United States indicating that many mothers have not fully adopted AAP recommendations related to infant sleep location and feeding practices.
Does advising parents to room-share without bed-sharing reduce breastfeeding rates?
According to the cited research summarized in the notice, advising parents to room-share without bed-sharing does not reduce the likelihood that they will breastfeed. This supports delivering safe sleep messaging in a way that protects infants without undermining breastfeeding goals.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The opportunity is listed as HRSA-17-094.
How is this opportunity categorized (funding type and activity area)?
It is categorized as discretionary funding, with activity focused on health, under CFDA 93.110.
What is the award ceiling listed in the summary, and what does it imply?
The summary record lists an award ceiling of 0. The description notes this typically signals that applicants must refer to the full announcement for the actual funding range, or that the amount is determined through other HRSA budgeting language rather than a fixed cap in the summary record.
When was the opportunity originally posted, and what was the original closing date?
The original posting dates show it was created on August 19, 2016, with an original closing date of October 27, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply based on the summary information?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others." The posting indicates applicants are expected to consult the additional eligibility text in the full notice to confirm which organization types qualify.
What is the overall purpose of the NAPPSS Program?
Overall, the program is described as a national coordination and normalization initiative. It seeks to shift norms, strengthen consistent messaging, and promote behaviors proven to lower infant mortality risk, especially by increasing adherence to AAP safe sleep recommendations while supporting breastfeeding as a protective health practice.
Is the program focused only on educating families?
No. The description indicates the focus is not only on educating families, but also on aligning guidance and communications in a way that acknowledges how parents actually make feeding and sleep decisions, using evidence to reduce SUID risk without discouraging breastfeeding.
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