Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 16 297
Apply for PAR 16 297
- The HHS-NIH11 in the education, environment, food and nutrition, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) (S06)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113, 93.121, 93.242, 93.279, 93.307, 93.313, 93.398, 93.846, 93.847, 93.855, 93.856, 93.859,.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2016 and posted on May 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2017. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) (S06) funding opportunity (PAR-16-297) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), led by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) in partnership with other NIH Institutes and Centers and the Indian Health Service (IHS). Its main goal is to support new or ongoing NARCH centers that focus on research and research workforce development designed to address the health priorities of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In practice, the program is meant to strengthen community-relevant health research capacity while also supporting the career growth of investigators working on AI/AN health issues, so that more research is both led by and aligned with the needs of Tribal communities.
A key theme of the opportunity is the pairing of research activity with career enhancement. Applicants are expected to propose efforts that both generate useful evidence on AI/AN health needs and build the skills, experience, and sustainability of the scientists and research teams doing that work. The emphasis is not only on producing findings, but also on developing people and infrastructure so the work can continue and expand over time. Because the FOA is issued in conjunction with IHS and multiple NIH components, it signals a broad federal commitment to supporting tribally relevant health research topics and strengthening pathways for AI/AN-focused researchers.
Eligibility is targeted to Native-serving entities, including federally recognized Native American tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). The listing also notes that additional eligible applicants may exist as described in the FOA's detailed eligibility section (referenced as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)"), which typically means applicants should carefully check the full announcement to confirm whether partnerships or specific institutional arrangements are allowed or encouraged.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized under health-related assistance and is associated with multiple CFDA numbers (93.113, 93.121, 93.242, 93.279, 93.307, 93.313, 93.398, 93.846, 93.847, 93.855, 93.856, 93.859), reflecting participation across different NIH Institutes and Centers and program areas. The award ceiling is listed as $1,000,000, indicating the maximum expected budget level per award under this announcement. The FOA was created and posted on May 27, 2016, and the closing date for applications was July 27, 2017 (with the original and current closing dates matching), placing it within a specific application window for that cycle.
Overall, this NARCH (S06) opportunity is designed for Tribal governments and Tribal organizations seeking to establish or maintain a center-like program that combines AI/AN health research with training and career development. The intent is to ensure that research questions, methods, and outcomes are responsive to AI/AN community health needs, while also building a stronger and more sustainable pipeline of researchers equipped to conduct high-quality, culturally informed, community-relevant health research.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) (S06) funding opportunity?
NARCH (S06) is a discretionary grant program (PAR-16-297) run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It supports new or ongoing NARCH centers focused on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) health research and research workforce development.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The main purpose is to support center-like programs that conduct community-relevant health research and develop the AI/AN health research workforce. The program is intended to strengthen tribally relevant research capacity and support the career growth of investigators working on AI/AN health priorities.
Who leads and partners on this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is led by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) in partnership with other NIH Institutes and Centers and the Indian Health Service (IHS).
What types of projects does NARCH (S06) aim to support?
It aims to support new or ongoing NARCH centers that combine two connected components: (1) research designed to address AI/AN community health priorities, and (2) research workforce development and career enhancement activities that help investigators and teams build skills and sustainability over time.
Is the program focused only on research results, or also on training and long-term capacity?
It is explicitly focused on both. Applicants are expected to pair research activity with career enhancement so the program not only produces findings, but also develops people, skills, and infrastructure to sustain and expand AI/AN health research over time.
What is meant by a "NARCH center" in this context?
Based on the description provided, a NARCH center refers to a center-like program or hub that coordinates AI/AN health research along with research workforce development/career enhancement activities, aligned with Tribal community needs.
What populations and communities are the focus of this opportunity?
The opportunity focuses on the health priorities of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities, with an emphasis on research that is aligned with and responsive to Tribal community needs.
What kinds of applicants are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is targeted to Native-serving entities, including federally recognized Native American tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Are any additional applicants eligible beyond Tribal governments and Tribal organizations?
The listing notes that additional eligible applicants may exist as described in the FOA's detailed eligibility section (referenced as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)"). Applicants would need to review the full FOA to confirm any additional eligibility categories or specific partnership/institutional arrangements.
Which federal agencies and programs are associated with this grant?
This is a health-related assistance opportunity associated with NIH (within HHS) and issued in conjunction with the Indian Health Service (IHS), with participation across multiple NIH Institutes and Centers.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,000,000, indicating the maximum expected budget level per award under this announcement.
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
It is described as a discretionary grant program.
What is the FOA number for this opportunity?
The FOA number is PAR-16-297.
When was this FOA created and posted?
The FOA was created and posted on May 27, 2016.
What was the application closing date for this cycle?
The closing date for applications was July 27, 2017, and the original and current closing dates are listed as matching.
What does the closing date indicate about the application window?
It indicates that the opportunity, as described here, was tied to a specific application window for that cycle, with the deadline set for July 27, 2017.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with multiple CFDA numbers: 93.113, 93.121, 93.242, 93.279, 93.307, 93.313, 93.398, 93.846, 93.847, 93.855, 93.856, and 93.859.
Why are there multiple CFDA numbers linked to one opportunity?
The multiple CFDA numbers reflect participation across different NIH Institutes and Centers and program areas connected to this NARCH (S06) announcement.
How does the program address Tribal relevance and community alignment?
The program is designed to ensure research questions, methods, and outcomes are responsive to AI/AN community health needs, and to strengthen community-relevant health research capacity.
What is the role of career enhancement in the application expectations?
Applicants are expected to propose efforts that build the skills, experience, and sustainability of the scientists and research teams doing AI/AN health research, alongside generating evidence related to AI/AN health needs.
What is the overall intended impact of NARCH (S06)?
The intended impact is to build a stronger and more sustainable pipeline of researchers and research teams equipped to conduct high-quality, culturally informed, community-relevant AI/AN health research, while strengthening research capacity for Tribal communities.
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