Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 14 100
Apply for PAR 14 100
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NEI Clinical Vision Research Coordinating Center Grant (UG1)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.867 Vision Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 12, 2014 and posted on Feb 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Special district governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) 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) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The NEI Clinical Vision Research Coordinating Center Grant (UG1), Funding Opportunity Number PAR-14-100, is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement mechanism created by the National Eye Institute (NEI) to support the coordinating infrastructure behind complex, investigator-initiated clinical vision research. The program is aimed at studies that tend to be operationally demanding or higher risk, including multi-center clinical trials, first-in-human or complex interventional studies, and advanced therapeutic areas such as human gene transfer and stem cell therapy. Rather than funding only the clinical work at participating sites, this opportunity emphasizes the centralized coordination functions that make large, multi-site vision studies feasible and credible, such as trial operations, data coordination, and study-wide oversight activities.
This particular announcement is designed to encourage applications for a single-component award focused on the Coordinating Center role. In practical terms, the FOA is for institutions that will run the cross-site engine of a clinical vision study: organizing protocol implementation across centers, supporting study leadership, facilitating consistent procedures, and ensuring quality and integrity in study conduct and data handling. NEI notes that large clinical vision projects are often supported either as one award containing multiple components (for example, Chairs, Coordinating Center, Clinical Center, and Resource Center) or as a collection of linked awards distributed across institutions, each responsible for a distinct component. PAR-14-100 steers applicants toward the linked, single-component approach for the Coordinating Center. If an institution is instead planning to propose a multi-component structure within one overall application, NEI directs applicants to use the companion funding opportunity PAR-14-096.
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement (UG1), which generally signals substantial scientific and programmatic involvement by NIH staff compared with a standard research project grant. For applicants, that typically means the project is expected to operate with ongoing coordination with NEI, including adherence to agreed milestones, reporting expectations, and collaborative governance structures suited to multi-site clinical research. The activity category is Health, and the associated CFDA number is 93.867 (Vision Research). The announcement explicitly states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
In terms of who can apply, eligibility is broad and includes many kinds of domestic and non-domestic entities. Eligible applicant types listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, state and local governments (including county and city/township governments), special district governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), and small businesses. The FOA also expands eligibility to a wide range of mission-driven and underrepresented-serving institutions and organizations, including 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). Faith-based and community-based organizations are included, as are eligible federal agencies and regional organizations. Importantly, foreign participation is allowed: non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) may apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations may apply, and foreign components are permitted as defined under the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Key administrative dates and status information indicate the opportunity was posted and created on February 12, 2014, with an original and final closing date of May 7, 2017, and an archive date of June 7, 2017. That archived status matters operationally because it means the specific FOA is no longer open for submission, although similar NEI or NIH opportunities may exist under newer announcements or reissued program solicitations.
For reference and full requirements, NIH provided an official additional information link to the FOA text (PAR-14-100) hosted on the NIH grants site. NIH also included support contacts for access or technical issues related to the announcement through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster email addresses.
FAQs: NEI Clinical Vision Research Coordinating Center Grant (UG1) - PAR-14-100
What is PAR-14-100?
PAR-14-100 is the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the NEI Clinical Vision Research Coordinating Center Grant (UG1). It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement created by the National Eye Institute (NEI) to support the centralized coordinating infrastructure behind complex, investigator-initiated clinical vision research.
What is the purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to fund the "coordinating center" functions that make large, multi-site clinical vision studies feasible and credible. The emphasis is on centralized coordination rather than funding only the clinical work occurring at participating clinical sites.
What types of studies is this program designed to support?
The program is aimed at operationally demanding or higher-risk clinical vision research, including multi-center clinical trials, first-in-human or complex interventional studies, and advanced therapeutic areas such as human gene transfer and stem cell therapy.
What does "Coordinating Center" mean in this FOA?
In this FOA, the Coordinating Center is the institution responsible for running the cross-site operational engine of a clinical vision study. This includes organizing protocol implementation across centers, supporting study leadership, facilitating consistent procedures across sites, and ensuring quality and integrity in study conduct and data handling.
Does this FOA fund clinical sites directly?
The emphasis of PAR-14-100 is on centralized coordination functions (such as trial operations, data coordination, and study-wide oversight) rather than funding only the clinical work at participating sites.
Is this a single-component or multi-component application?
This announcement is designed to encourage applications for a single-component award focused on the Coordinating Center role.
What if an applicant wants to submit a multi-component structure in one application?
If an institution plans to propose a multi-component structure within one overall application (for example, including multiple components such as Chairs, Coordinating Center, Clinical Center, and Resource Center within a single application), NEI directs applicants to use the companion funding opportunity PAR-14-096 instead of PAR-14-100.
How do large NEI clinical vision projects tend to be structured, according to the FOA?
NEI notes that large clinical vision projects are often supported either as (1) one award containing multiple components (such as Chairs, Coordinating Center, Clinical Center, and Resource Center) or (2) a collection of linked awards distributed across institutions, each responsible for a distinct component. PAR-14-100 steers applicants toward the linked, single-component approach for the Coordinating Center.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (UG1).
What does a UG1 cooperative agreement imply for how the project will be run?
A UG1 cooperative agreement generally indicates substantial scientific and programmatic involvement by NIH staff compared with a standard research project grant. For applicants, this typically means the project is expected to operate with ongoing coordination with NEI, including adherence to agreed milestones, reporting expectations, and collaborative governance structures suited to multi-site clinical research.
Which NIH institute is sponsoring this opportunity?
This opportunity is sponsored by the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the activity category and CFDA number associated with this FOA?
The activity category is Health. The associated CFDA number is 93.867 (Vision Research).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA explicitly states that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many domestic and non-domestic entities. Eligible applicant types listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, state governments, county governments, city/township governments, special district governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), and small businesses.
Are underrepresented-serving or mission-driven institutions specifically included?
Yes. The FOA includes 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). Faith-based and community-based organizations are also included.
Can government entities apply?
Yes. Eligible applicant types listed include state governments, local governments (including county and city/township governments), special district governments, and eligible federal agencies. Regional organizations are also included.
Are for-profit entities and small businesses eligible?
Yes. The FOA lists for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses) and small businesses as eligible applicants.
Is foreign participation allowed?
Yes. Foreign participation is explicitly allowed. Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) may apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations may apply, and foreign components are permitted as defined under the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Is PAR-14-100 currently open for applications?
No. The opportunity status information indicates it is archived. The original and final closing date was May 7, 2017, and the archive date was June 7, 2017. That means this specific FOA is no longer open for submission.
When was this FOA posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 12, 2014.
What are the key closing and archive dates?
The original and final closing date was May 7, 2017, and the archive date was June 7, 2017.
Where can applicants find the official FOA text and full requirements?
NIH provided an official additional information link to the FOA text (PAR-14-100) hosted on the NIH grants site.
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues related to the announcement?
NIH included support contacts for access or technical issues through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster email addresses.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Health
Next opportunity: Empirical Research on Ethical Issues Related to Central IRBs and Consent for Research Using Clinical Records and Data (R01)
Previous opportunity: NEI Clinical Vision Research Clinical Center Grant (UG1)
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for PAR 14 100
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (PAR 14 100) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Reaching Practicing MCH Professionals in Underserved Areas Through Education and Training Program Apply for HRSA 14 074 Funding Number: HRSA 14 074 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Reducing Loss to Follow up after Failure to Pass Newborn Hearing Screening Apply for HRSA 14 104 Funding Number: HRSA 14 104 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| PPHF 2014 Access to Recovery (PPHF 2014) Apply for TI 14 004 Funding Number: TI 14 004 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| Innovative Technologies and Assays in Support of HIV Cure Research (ITAS Cure) (R43/R44) Apply for PA 14 101 Funding Number: PA 14 101 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Innovative Technologies and Assays in Support of HIV Cure Research (ITAS Cure) (R41/R42) Apply for PA 14 102 Funding Number: PA 14 102 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Healthy Start Initiative Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health (Level 2 Enhanced Services Healthy Start) Apply for HRSA 14 120 Funding Number: HRSA 14 120 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: $1,200,000 |
| Healthy Start Initiative Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health (Level 1 Community based Healthy Start) Apply for HRSA 14 121 Funding Number: HRSA 14 121 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| Healthy Start Initiative Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health (Level 3 Leadership and Mentoring Healthy Start) Apply for HRSA 14 122 Funding Number: HRSA 14 122 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Miner Safety and Health Training Program Western United States (U60) Apply for RFA OH 14 004 Funding Number: RFA OH 14 004 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) Partnerships with Community Based Organizations (CBOs). (Short Title MSI/CBO). Apply for SP 14 005 Funding Number: SP 14 005 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Public Health Surveillance of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism CDC RFA DD11 1109 Apply for CDC RFA DD14 1407 Funding Number: CDC RFA DD14 1407 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| USAID Jordan Communication, Advocacy and Policy (J CAP) Activity Apply for RFA 278 14 00004 Funding Number: RFA 278 14 00004 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Health Funding Amount: $30,000,000 |
| Innovation for HIV Vaccine Discovery (R01) Apply for RFA AI 14 006 Funding Number: RFA AI 14 006 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| APHL CDC Partnership for Quality Lab Practice Apply for CDC RFA HM10 100105CONT14 Funding Number: CDC RFA HM10 100105CONT14 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Development and Translation of Medical Technologies to Reduce Health Disparities (SBIR) (R43/R44) Apply for RFA EB 14 001 Funding Number: RFA EB 14 001 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Grants for the Benefit of Homeless Individuals Services in Supportive Housing (Short Title GBHI SSH) Apply for TI 14 007 Funding Number: TI 14 007 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Service Area Competition Additional Areas (AL, AZ, CA, CO, KY, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, PR, TN, and TX) Apply for HRSA 14 128 Funding Number: HRSA 14 128 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY14 Announcement of Availability of Funds for Family Planning Research and Data Analysis Cooperative Agreements Apply for PA FPR 14 001 Funding Number: PA FPR 14 001 Agency: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Collaboration on Climate Sensitive Diseases and Health Effects Apply for RFA CK 14 003 Funding Number: RFA CK 14 003 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Cooperative Agreement for a Providers Clinical Support System for the Appropriate Use of Opioids in the Treatment of Pain and Opioid related Addiction (Short Title PCSS Opioids) Apply for TI 14 009 Funding Number: TI 14 009 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "PAR 14 100", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.