Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA OD 13 199
Apply for RFA OD 13 199
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIH Administrative Supplements to Recover Losses Due to Hurricane Sandy Under the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act Non Construction (Admin Supp)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.095 HHS Programs for Disaster Relief Appropriations Act Non Construction.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2013 and posted on Apr 15, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 27, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Eligibility is limited to research institutions located in the FEMA declared major disaster states, which are Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Applicants should first assess the impact of Sandy on a particular project, including time lost and the additional work necessary to restore the project in order to address the approved aims and objectives. Grantees will need to wait until after such an assessment has been completed before applying. IMPORTANT The research proposed by the NIH grantee in the supplement application must be within the original scope of the NIH supported grant project. However, for the funded extension option, additional time can be requested. Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
This NIH opportunity (RFA-OD-13-199) was created to help NIH-funded researchers and institutions recover from research setbacks caused by Hurricane Sandy, using Disaster Relief Appropriations Act funds for non-construction needs. It is specifically aimed at grantees who already had active NIH awards and then experienced Sandy-related losses that disrupted their ability to carry out the approved work. The overall intent is to provide a practical path to get projects back on track without changing what the grant was originally meant to do.
The program offers two main forms of support that can be requested separately or in combination, depending on what happened to the project. First, grantees may request an extension of the current budget period for up to 24 months, with 12 months of additional funding provided at the same funding level as the current year of the grant. This option is meant for situations where the project timeline was materially affected by storm-related closures, loss of access to facilities, interruptions in animal colonies or specimen collections, or other delays that make it impossible to complete the originally approved aims on the original schedule. While the project must remain within its original scope, the extension option explicitly allows additional time to accomplish the already-approved objectives.
Second, the announcement allows one-time administrative supplements to replace research resources and equipment that were lost or damaged as a direct result of the storm. There are two supplement tracks. Under option 2a, institutions can request up to $50,000 in direct costs (not including consortium facilities and administrative costs) to replace damaged or lost research resources. This is intended for smaller-scale but still critical needs such as consumables, reagents, biologic samples, animals, minor equipment, or other materials essential to resume work. Under option 2b, applicants can request up to $100,000 in direct costs to replace a single item of equipment, as long as the application includes strong, well-documented justification showing why that specific item must be replaced to continue the grant-supported research. For both supplement options, the opportunity notes that applicable facilities and administrative (F&A) costs should also be requested as appropriate.
Eligibility is limited and tied directly to the FEMA disaster declarations for Hurricane Sandy. Only research institutions located in FEMA-declared major disaster areas may apply, specifically within the following jurisdictions: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Foreign (non-U.S.) institutions are not eligible. The opportunity also emphasizes that applicants should first perform a careful assessment of how Sandy affected the specific NIH-funded project, including the amount of time lost and the extra work needed to restore the project’s ability to meet its approved aims. NIH expected grantees to wait until that assessment was complete before submitting a request, reinforcing that these funds are meant to address documented, project-specific storm impacts rather than general institutional recovery.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary NIH grant mechanism categorized under health-related disaster relief (CFDA 93.095) and does not require cost sharing or matching. The announcement was posted April 15, 2013, created May 16, 2013, and originally set to close January 14, 2014, though the listed current closing date was September 27, 2013 (with an archive date of October 27, 2013). Applicants were directed to the NIH Guide notice for full instructions and could contact the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or technical issues related to the announcement.
In practical terms, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted recovery tool for ongoing NIH projects: it is not a way to start new lines of research or expand beyond what the parent award was designed to do, but rather a way to restore lost capacity and provide enough time and limited replacement funding to finish the original science despite storm-related disruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NIH Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief (RFA-OD-13-199)
What is RFA-OD-13-199?
RFA-OD-13-199 is an NIH disaster relief funding opportunity created to help NIH-funded researchers and institutions recover from research setbacks caused by Hurricane Sandy. It uses Disaster Relief Appropriations Act funds to address non-construction needs that directly affected the ability to carry out already-approved NIH grant work.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The intent is to provide a practical way to get an existing NIH-funded project back on track after Sandy-related losses or disruptions, without changing what the original grant was meant to do. It is focused on restoring capacity and completing the originally approved aims.
Who is this funding meant to support?
This opportunity is specifically aimed at grantees who already had active NIH awards and then experienced Hurricane Sandy-related losses that disrupted their ability to conduct the approved work.
Can this opportunity be used to start a new research project?
No. It is described as a targeted recovery tool for ongoing NIH projects. It is not intended to start new lines of research.
Can this opportunity be used to expand or change the scope of the parent award?
No. The project must remain within its original scope. The support is meant to enable completion of already-approved objectives despite storm-related disruptions.
What kinds of support are available under this announcement?
Two main forms of support are available, and they may be requested separately or in combination depending on the project impacts: (1) an extension of the current budget period with additional time and limited additional funding, and (2) one-time administrative supplements to replace research resources or equipment lost or damaged due to the storm.
What is the budget period extension option?
Grantees may request an extension of the current budget period for up to 24 months, with 12 months of additional funding provided at the same funding level as the current year of the grant. This option is meant for situations where the project timeline was materially affected by Sandy-related delays.
How much additional time can be requested under the extension option?
Up to 24 months of extension time may be requested under the extension option.
How much additional funding is provided under the extension option?
The extension option includes 12 months of additional funding, provided at the same funding level as the current year of the grant.
What types of storm impacts might justify a timeline extension?
Examples listed include storm-related closures, loss of access to facilities, interruptions in animal colonies, interruptions in specimen collections, or other delays that make it impossible to complete the originally approved aims on the original schedule.
What is the administrative supplement option for replacement of resources or equipment?
The announcement allows one-time administrative supplements to replace research resources and equipment that were lost or damaged as a direct result of Hurricane Sandy.
What are the two supplement tracks under the administrative supplement option?
There are two tracks: Option 2a supports replacement of damaged or lost research resources (up to $50,000 in direct costs), and Option 2b supports replacement of a single item of equipment (up to $100,000 in direct costs), with strong justification required for Option 2b.
How much can be requested under Option 2a (replacement of research resources)?
Under Option 2a, institutions can request up to $50,000 in direct costs (not including consortium facilities and administrative costs) to replace damaged or lost research resources.
What kinds of items are covered under Option 2a?
Option 2a is intended for smaller-scale but critical needs such as consumables, reagents, biologic samples, animals, minor equipment, or other materials essential to resume work.
How much can be requested under Option 2b (single equipment item replacement)?
Under Option 2b, applicants can request up to $100,000 in direct costs to replace a single item of equipment.
Does Option 2b require special justification?
Yes. The application must include strong, well-documented justification showing why that specific item must be replaced to continue the grant-supported research.
Can an applicant request both the extension option and an administrative supplement?
Yes. The two main forms of support may be requested separately or in combination, depending on what happened to the project.
Are facilities and administrative (F&A) costs allowed on supplement requests?
Yes. For both supplement options, the opportunity notes that applicable F&A costs should also be requested as appropriate.
Is this opportunity limited to certain geographic areas?
Yes. Eligibility is limited and tied directly to FEMA disaster declarations for Hurricane Sandy. Only research institutions located in FEMA-declared major disaster areas in specified jurisdictions may apply.
Which jurisdictions are eligible under the FEMA disaster declarations referenced in the announcement?
The specified eligible jurisdictions are: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign (non-U.S.) institutions are not eligible.
Does an institution need to have an active NIH award to be eligible?
Yes. The opportunity is aimed at grantees who already had active NIH awards and then experienced Sandy-related losses that disrupted their ability to carry out the approved work.
What should applicants do before submitting a request?
Applicants should first perform a careful assessment of how Sandy affected the specific NIH-funded project, including the amount of time lost and the extra work needed to restore the project’s ability to meet its approved aims. NIH expected grantees to wait until that assessment was complete before submitting a request.
What does NIH mean by “project-specific†storm impacts?
The funds are meant to address documented impacts to a specific NIH-funded project (such as losses, damage, or delays that affected the approved work), rather than general institutional recovery needs.
Is this a construction or facilities repair funding opportunity?
No. The opportunity is explicitly for non-construction needs.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
How is this NIH mechanism categorized?
It is described as a discretionary NIH grant mechanism categorized under health-related disaster relief, with CFDA number 93.095.
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The announcement was posted April 15, 2013, created May 16, 2013, and originally set to close January 14, 2014. The listed current closing date was September 27, 2013, and an archive date of October 27, 2013 was also provided.
Where were applicants directed to find full instructions?
Applicants were directed to the NIH Guide notice for full instructions.
Who could be contacted for access or technical issues related to the announcement?
Applicants could contact the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or technical issues related to the announcement.
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