Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AI 09 028
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Partnerships for Biodefense Viral Pathogens (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 24, 2009 and posted on Jun 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 23, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments 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) Small businesses Special district governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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 Partnerships for Biodefense Viral Pathogens (R01) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-AI-09-028) is a discretionary NIH grant program run by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Its central goal is to support research projects that move the needle on practical countermeasures against high-consequence viral threats. Specifically, NIAID is looking for applications focused on developing new therapeutics, immunotherapeutics, or medical diagnostics targeting viral pathogens that fall into NIAID Category A, B, or C biodefense priority groups. In plain terms, this is aimed at advancing treatments, immune-based interventions, and diagnostic tools for viruses considered major risks due to their potential for widespread harm, public health impact, or bioterrorism relevance.
The funding mechanism is the NIH R01, which is the standard research project grant designed to support a clearly defined, hypothesis-driven or product-oriented research plan led by a principal investigator and team. The FOA anticipates that projects will vary significantly in their scientific approach and scope, and because of that, award sizes and project durations are expected to vary as well. The listed award ceiling is $750,000, which signals that NIAID is willing to support fairly substantial projects, though the exact budget and timeline are meant to match the needs and justification of each proposal rather than follow a one-size-fits-all model.
In terms of overall funding, NIAID planned to commit an estimated total of $7.3 million in FY2010 to this program, with an expectation of making roughly five to ten awards. As with many federal research programs, actual awards depend on the availability of appropriated funds and whether enough high-quality, competitive applications are received. The program sits under CFDA 93.856 (Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research), and it does not require cost sharing or matching, which typically makes participation more feasible for academic labs, nonprofits, and smaller organizations.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of public and private entities. Eligible applicants span state, county, city/township, and special district governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities other than universities); small businesses and other for-profit organizations (with small businesses explicitly listed); independent school districts; and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The FOA also explicitly notes additional eligible applicants such as federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, U.S. territories or possessions, and even non-U.S. (foreign) organizations. That scope reflects an intent to attract a diverse set of partners and capabilities, including specialized labs and international expertise that may be relevant to viral pathogen research and countermeasure development.
The key dates attached to the announcement reflect its 2009 cycle: it was posted on June 23, 2009, created June 24, 2009, and had an application due date (closing date) of September 23, 2009, with archival on October 24, 2009. While that means the specific solicitation is historical, the description captures a common NIAID biodefense theme: investing in R01-level research that can generate tangible, medically relevant tools for detection, prevention, or treatment of priority viral threats.
For reference and full details, the FOA points to the NIH Grants Guide listing (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-09-028.html). Technical access issues were directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact listed in the announcement.
FAQs: Partnerships for Biodefense Viral Pathogens (R01) - RFA-AI-09-028
What is this funding opportunity?
This is an NIH discretionary grant opportunity titled "Partnerships for Biodefense Viral Pathogens (R01)" with Funding Opportunity Number (FON) RFA-AI-09-028. It is run by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
What is the main goal of the program?
The central goal is to support research projects that advance practical countermeasures against high-consequence viral threats, with an emphasis on generating medically relevant tools rather than purely theoretical results.
What kinds of projects does NIAID want to fund under this FOA?
NIAID is looking for applications focused on developing new therapeutics, immunotherapeutics, or medical diagnostics targeting viral pathogens in NIAID Category A, B, or C biodefense priority groups.
Which pathogens are in scope?
The FOA targets viral pathogens that fall into NIAID Category A, B, or C biodefense priority groups. These are viruses considered major risks due to potential for widespread harm, significant public health impact, or bioterrorism relevance.
What types of countermeasures are specifically mentioned?
The FOA specifically mentions three types of countermeasures: therapeutics, immunotherapeutics, and medical diagnostics.
What is the funding mechanism?
The mechanism is the NIH R01, a standard research project grant intended to support a clearly defined research plan led by a principal investigator (PI) and team. The plan may be hypothesis-driven and/or product-oriented.
Is the research expected to be hypothesis-driven, product-oriented, or both?
The FOA indicates that R01 projects may be hypothesis-driven or product-oriented, as long as the plan is clearly defined and aligned with the program's countermeasure development goals.
How much funding can a project receive?
The listed award ceiling is $750,000. The FOA also indicates that award sizes can vary depending on the scope and needs of the proposed project.
How long can projects last?
The FOA notes that project durations are expected to vary and should be driven by the scientific approach, scope, and justification in the application rather than a fixed duration for all awards.
How much total funding was planned for this program?
NIAID planned to commit an estimated total of $7.3 million in FY2010 to this program.
How many awards were expected?
The FOA anticipated roughly five to ten awards, depending on appropriated funds and the number of high-quality, competitive applications received.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states that it does not require cost sharing or matching.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The program is listed under CFDA 93.856, titled "Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research."
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. The FOA includes many types of public and private entities across government, academia, nonprofit, and industry, including U.S. and non-U.S. organizations.
Are state and local governments eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments.
Are universities and colleges eligible?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education are eligible. The FOA also explicitly references eligibility for certain minority-serving and mission-specific institutions.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits other than universities.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. Small businesses and other for-profit organizations are included, with small businesses explicitly listed as eligible.
Are independent school districts eligible?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed as eligible applicants.
Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are explicitly listed as eligible.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are explicitly noted as eligible.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes non-U.S. (foreign) organizations among eligible applicants.
Which minority-serving institutions are explicitly mentioned as eligible?
The FOA explicitly mentions Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly notes that faith-based or community-based organizations are eligible applicants.
Are regional organizations eligible?
Yes. Regional organizations are included in the list of eligible applicants.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA includes eligible federal agencies among the types of eligible applicants.
When was this FOA posted and when were applications due?
The FOA was posted on June 23, 2009 (created June 24, 2009). The application due date (closing date) was September 23, 2009.
Is this a current opportunity or a historical solicitation?
Based on the dates provided (2009 posting and a September 23, 2009 due date, with archival on October 24, 2009), this specific solicitation is historical.
When was the announcement archived?
The announcement was archived on October 24, 2009.
What factors could affect whether awards are made?
The FOA notes that awards depend on the availability of appropriated funds and whether a sufficient number of high-quality, competitive applications are received.
Where can applicants find the full FOA text?
The FOA points to the NIH Grants Guide listing at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-09-028.html
Who was listed for technical access issues related to the announcement?
Technical access issues were directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact listed in the announcement.
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