Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 09 173
Apply for PAR 09 173
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pilot Intervention and Services Research Grants (R34)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 8, 2012 and posted on Apr 22, 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 $225,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses County governments Special district governments City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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) State 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 Pilot Intervention and Services Research Grants (R34) funding opportunity (PAR 09-173) is a National Institutes of Health program led by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) that supports early-stage, high-value research needed to move promising mental health interventions and service approaches toward larger, definitive studies. The core aim is to fund projects that are not yet ready for a full-scale efficacy or effectiveness trial, but that need focused development work and pilot evidence to justify and shape that next step. In practical terms, this FOA is designed to help investigators reduce uncertainty by generating the kind of preliminary data reviewers expect before a larger clinical intervention or services research application can be competitive.
The announcement emphasizes three main categories of work. First, it supports the development and/or pilot testing of new interventions or adapted interventions, meaning investigators can create a novel approach or meaningfully modify an existing one and then run a pilot to see if it can be delivered as intended. Second, it supports the adaptation and/or pilot testing of interventions that already have demonstrated efficacy, but that require tailoring before they can be tested in broader, real-world effectiveness trials (for example, translating an intervention into a new setting, population, delivery format, or care system). Third, it encourages innovative services research directions that are promising but still need preliminary testing or developmental groundwork. Across all three categories, the common theme is moving from concept to readiness: refining the approach, establishing feasibility, and collecting early signals that the strategy can be implemented and studied rigorously at scale.
A central feature of the R34 mechanism in this FOA is the focus on pilot-level outcomes that make or break a larger trial. The award is intended to provide resources to evaluate feasibility (can the intervention or service model actually be carried out in the intended context), tolerability (whether participants can reasonably stick with the procedures or exposures involved), acceptability (whether participants, providers, and stakeholders view it as appropriate and worth engaging in), and safety (ensuring that risks are understood, monitored, and manageable). By funding this kind of groundwork, the FOA aims to help applicants produce the preliminary evidence base needed as a prerequisite to a later, larger-scale efficacy or effectiveness study, including practical details like recruitment and retention performance, fidelity and training procedures, workflow integration, and selection of outcome measures.
The scientific scope is broad but clearly anchored in NIMH priorities for intervention and services research across the life span. Projects may target the prevention or reduction of mental disorders, emotional or behavioral problems, and the co-occurrence of mental, physical, and substance use problems. The announcement also notes interest in research relevant to HIV infections and the functional consequences of these conditions, which signals that NIMH is attentive not only to symptom reduction but also to day-to-day functioning, impairment, and real-world outcomes that matter to individuals and communities.
In terms of administrative structure, this is a discretionary grant opportunity using the NIMH R34 award mechanism. Funding decisions are explicitly contingent on the availability of funds and the receipt of a sufficient number of meritorious applications, meaning there is no guaranteed number of awards and competitiveness will depend on scientific quality and program fit. The listed award ceiling is $225,000 (as presented in the opportunity summary), and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can make the program more accessible to organizations that cannot commit non-federal funds.
Eligibility is intentionally expansive and includes a wide range of potential applicant organizations. Eligible applicants include small businesses; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status; public and private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; and multiple levels of government (state, county, city or township, special district governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities). The FOA also allows participation by Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other than federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations, as well as Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). Additional eligible categories include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, eligible federal agencies, and non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations). Taken together, this eligibility list reflects an intent to support intervention and services research in many real-world settings and communities, including those served by culturally specific institutions and organizations.
Key identifying details from the source record include the funding opportunity number PAR 09-173 and the CFDA number 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants). The opportunity was posted on April 22, 2009, with later record dates indicating a creation date of May 8, 2012, an original closing date of May 7, 2012, and a current closing date of September 7, 2012, with an archive date of October 7, 2012. The full announcement is linked through the NIH grants guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-173.html, and the contact provided for access or linking problems is the NIH Office of Extramural Research Webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Pilot Intervention and Services Research Grants (R34) - PAR 09-173
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Pilot Intervention and Services Research Grants (R34) funding opportunity announcement (FOA) PAR 09-173. It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) program led by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) focused on supporting early-stage, high-value pilot work in mental health intervention and services research.
What is the main purpose of the NIMH R34 under PAR 09-173?
The core aim is to support projects that are promising but not yet ready for a full-scale efficacy or effectiveness trial. The FOA is designed to fund focused development work and pilot evidence that reduces uncertainty and generates the preliminary data typically needed before a larger clinical intervention or services research application can be competitive.
What kinds of projects does PAR 09-173 emphasize?
The announcement emphasizes three broad categories:
- Development and/or pilot testing of new interventions or adapted interventions (creating a new approach or meaningfully modifying an existing one, then piloting delivery and implementation).
- Adaptation and/or pilot testing of interventions with demonstrated efficacy that require tailoring before broader real-world effectiveness testing (for example, translating to a new setting, population, delivery format, or care system).
- Innovative services research directions that look promising but need preliminary testing or developmental groundwork.
What stage of research is this FOA intended to support?
This FOA targets early-stage work that moves a concept toward readiness for a larger, definitive study. It is specifically for projects that need refinement, feasibility work, and pilot data before they can justify and shape a later full-scale efficacy or effectiveness trial.
Is this FOA meant to fund a full-scale efficacy or effectiveness trial?
No. The FOA is intended for pilot-level development and testing rather than a definitive large-scale trial. The goal is to build the foundation (methods, procedures, feasibility evidence, and early signals) needed to support a later, larger application.
What pilot outcomes are central to the R34 mechanism in this FOA?
The R34 mechanism described here centers on pilot outcomes that determine whether a larger trial is practical and justified. These include:
- Feasibility (whether the intervention or service model can be carried out in the intended context)
- Tolerability (whether participants can reasonably stick with the procedures or exposures involved)
- Acceptability (whether participants, providers, and stakeholders see the approach as appropriate and worth engaging in)
- Safety (whether risks are understood, monitored, and manageable)
What kinds of practical details does the FOA expect applicants to address through pilot work?
The announcement highlights the importance of generating groundwork that supports later scale-up, including items such as recruitment and retention performance, fidelity and training procedures, workflow integration in the intended setting, and selection of outcome measures appropriate for rigorous study at scale.
What is the scientific scope of the program?
The scientific scope is broad but anchored in NIMH priorities for intervention and services research across the life span. Projects may target prevention or reduction of mental disorders, emotional or behavioral problems, and co-occurring mental, physical, and substance use problems.
Does the FOA mention any specific areas of interest beyond mental health symptoms?
Yes. The announcement notes interest in research relevant to HIV infections and the functional consequences of these conditions. This signals attention to real-world functioning, impairment, and outcomes that matter in day-to-day life for individuals and communities.
Who is the lead NIH institute for this FOA?
The program is led by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) within the NIH.
What is the funding mechanism used for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity using the NIMH R34 award mechanism.
How are funding decisions made?
Funding decisions are contingent on the availability of funds and the receipt of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. The opportunity does not guarantee a specific number of awards; competitiveness depends on scientific quality and program fit.
What is the award ceiling listed in the opportunity summary?
The listed award ceiling is $225,000 (as presented in the opportunity summary).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types, including:
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- State, county, city or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other than federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations
- Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
- Hispanic-serving Institutions
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Faith-based or community-based organizations
- Regional organizations
- U.S. territories or possessions
- Eligible federal agencies
- Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations)
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations).
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA allows participation by Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other than federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations, and it includes Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Do nonprofits need 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PAR 09-173.
When was this opportunity posted and what are the key dates listed?
The source record states the opportunity was posted on April 22, 2009. It also lists later record dates including a creation date of May 8, 2012, an original closing date of May 7, 2012, a current closing date of September 7, 2012, and an archive date of October 7, 2012.
Where can applicants find the full FOA text?
The full announcement is linked through the NIH grants guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-173.html
Who should be contacted for access or linking problems with the announcement?
The contact listed for access or linking problems is the NIH Office of Extramural Research Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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