Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 09 244
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Nutrition and Physical Activity Research to Promote Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Health (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.361 Nursing Research 93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.838 Lung Diseases Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 24, 2009 and posted on Aug 24, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2012. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Independent school districts County governments Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Nutrition and Physical Activity Research to Promote Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Health (R21) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-09-244) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant announcement that supports exploratory and developmental research focused on how lifestyle behaviors affect cardiovascular and lung health. The central goal is to fund early-stage, innovative studies that examine the roles of nutrition and physical activity in the development, prevention, and management of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and pulmonary diseases. A notable emphasis is placed on improving understanding of how diet and physical activity contribute to these conditions and on clarifying how sleep may influence or interact with those relationships, reflecting an interest in the combined and potentially synergistic effects of multiple health behaviors rather than looking at each behavior in isolation.
This funding announcement is designed to build practical, usable evidence that can sharpen both public health recommendations and clinical guidance. In other words, NIH is not only interested in basic or descriptive findings, but also in research that can strengthen the scientific foundation behind dietary and physical activity recommendations used by clinicians, health systems, and public health agencies. Alongside that evidence-building objective, the announcement also prioritizes the development and testing of strategies intended to improve real-world adoption of evidence-based recommendations. That includes studying approaches that help individuals, communities, or health care settings implement and sustain healthy eating and physical activity behaviors, which is often the main challenge after guidelines already exist.
The mechanism of support is the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21). R21 awards are commonly used to support novel concepts, pilot studies, and early proof-of-concept work that may lead to larger, more definitive projects later. The announcement notes that this R21 program runs in parallel with a separate but scientifically identical funding announcement for the NIH R01 mechanism (PA-09-243). The practical takeaway is that applicants with more preliminary evidence or a more mature research plan may choose the R01 route, while applicants proposing earlier-stage or higher-risk/high-reward ideas may fit better under this R21 announcement.
Financially, the listed award ceiling is $200,000, and awards are explicitly contingent on the availability of funds and on NIH receiving a sufficient number of high-quality, competitive applications. The opportunity falls under health and education-related funding activity categories and is associated with CFDA numbers that include nursing research (93.361), cardiovascular diseases research (93.837), and lung diseases research (93.838). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types, reflecting NIH’s interest in supporting research across academic, clinical, governmental, community, and private-sector environments. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) organizations), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district governments). The announcement also extends eligibility to tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, U.S. territories or possessions, and a range of mission-focused institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). It also lists faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) as eligible, indicating an openness to international participation where appropriate.
In terms of timeline, the opportunity was posted and created on August 24, 2009, with an original and final closing date of September 7, 2012, and an archive date of October 8, 2012. Although it is archived now, the announcement remains useful as a reference point for the type of research NIH sought to stimulate in this area, particularly around integrated lifestyle factors (diet, physical activity, and sleep) and around moving from knowledge generation to practical strategies that improve uptake of healthy behaviors. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, and the full announcement link is provided at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-244.html.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Nutrition and Physical Activity Research to Promote Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Health (R21) opportunity?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-09-244) that supports exploratory and developmental research on how lifestyle behaviors influence cardiovascular and lung health. The focus is on early-stage, innovative studies related to nutrition and physical activity, with additional interest in how sleep may influence or interact with those relationships.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to fund early-stage research that examines the roles of nutrition and physical activity in the development, prevention, and management of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and pulmonary diseases. The announcement emphasizes studying multiple health behaviors together (diet, physical activity, and sleep) rather than treating each behavior in isolation.
What types of research does NIH want to support under PA-09-244?
NIH is looking for exploratory and developmental research that improves understanding of how diet and physical activity contribute to cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions, including work that clarifies how sleep may affect or interact with those relationships. The opportunity also prioritizes research that builds practical, usable evidence to strengthen public health recommendations and clinical guidance.
Does this opportunity support research focused on implementation and real-world adoption of healthy behaviors?
Yes. In addition to evidence-building, the announcement prioritizes developing and testing strategies that improve adoption and sustained use of evidence-based nutrition and physical activity recommendations in real-world contexts (for individuals, communities, or health care settings).
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
The mechanism of support is the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21). R21 awards are commonly used for novel concepts, pilot studies, and early proof-of-concept work that may lead to larger, more definitive projects later.
Is there a related NIH R01 opportunity for the same scientific scope?
Yes. This R21 announcement (PA-09-244) runs in parallel with a separate but scientifically identical funding announcement for the NIH R01 mechanism (PA-09-243). Applicants with more preliminary evidence or a more mature research plan may consider the R01 route, while earlier-stage or higher-risk/high-reward ideas may fit the R21 mechanism.
What is the maximum award amount listed for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $200,000. Awards are contingent on the availability of funds and on NIH receiving a sufficient number of high-quality, competitive applications.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What funding activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under health and education-related funding activity categories.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The announcement is associated with CFDA numbers that include nursing research (93.361), cardiovascular diseases research (93.837), and lung diseases research (93.838).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits); and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, and special district governments).
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The opportunity includes tribal governments and tribal organizations among eligible applicants.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are listed as eligible applicants.
Are mission-focused and minority-serving institutions included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility list includes institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are specifically listed as eligible applicants.
Can federal agencies apply?
Yes. Eligible federal agencies are included in the eligibility list.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) are listed as eligible, indicating openness to international participation where appropriate.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the application deadlines?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 24, 2009. The original and final closing date was September 7, 2012. The archive date was October 8, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity is archived. It is best understood as a reference point for the type of research NIH aimed to stimulate in this area, especially integrated lifestyle factors (diet, physical activity, and sleep) and strategies that improve uptake of healthy behaviors.
Where can I find the full funding announcement?
The full announcement is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-244.html.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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