Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA RM 13 001
Apply for RFA RM 13 001
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Planning Grants for the NIH Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) Initiative (P20)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.310 Trans NIH Research Support.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 7, 2013 and posted on Mar 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
Planning Grants for the NIH Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) Initiative (P20), Funding Opportunity Number RFA-RM-13-001, is a discretionary grant program from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) designed to help institutions prepare to compete for the larger BUILD initiative. The core idea is to fund short, focused planning efforts that let institutions lay the groundwork for stronger, more competitive full BUILD proposals. These planning grants run for 6 months and are meant to support the early-stage organizing, partnership-building, and infrastructure design work that many schools need before they can launch comprehensive undergraduate research training and mentoring programs at scale.
The BUILD initiative itself is aimed at increasing the diversity of the NIH-funded biomedical research workforce. It does this by supporting collaborative, institution-based programs that use new or creative approaches to strengthen undergraduate education, training, and mentorship for students from backgrounds that are underrepresented in biomedical research. In addition to student-facing activities, BUILD also emphasizes the kinds of institutional supports that make those efforts sustainable and effective, such as research infrastructure improvements and faculty development that helps faculty mentors deliver high-quality research experiences and guidance. In practical terms, the planning grant is intended to help an institution clarify its strategy, identify and formalize partners, and design the program components and supports it would need to implement a competitive BUILD program later.
This opportunity uses the grant funding instrument and falls under the Health funding activity category, with CFDA number 93.310 (Trans-NIH Research Support). NIH anticipated a total funding amount of about $3,000,000 for this announcement, with an award ceiling of $150,000 per grant. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility is centered on institutions of higher education and certain designated institution types that commonly serve populations underrepresented in biomedical research. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities as specified in the announcement. The eligibility list explicitly includes Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible. Additionally, foreign components as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement are not allowed under this program.
Key dates for the original posting indicate the FOA was posted and created on March 7, 2013, with an application due date (original and current closing date) of May 10, 2013, and an archive date of June 10, 2013. While those dates reflect the historical cycle of this specific announcement, the content captures NIH’s intent for these BUILD planning grants: to give institutions a modest, time-limited award to organize the partnerships, institutional commitments, mentoring frameworks, infrastructure plans, and faculty development approaches needed to build an integrated undergraduate research and training ecosystem focused on broadening participation in biomedical research.
For full program details, NIH provided an official announcement link through the NIH grants guide (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-13-001.html). For technical access issues or linking problems, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and number of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Planning Grants for the NIH Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) Initiative (P20)." The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is RFA-RM-13-001.
Who is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant program offered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the purpose of the BUILD Planning Grant (P20)?
The planning grant is designed to fund short, focused planning efforts that help institutions prepare to compete for a larger BUILD initiative award later. The goal is to support early organizing, partnership-building, and the design of program components and institutional supports needed for a strong future BUILD proposal.
How does the planning grant relate to the broader NIH BUILD initiative?
The planning grant supports the groundwork needed to develop a competitive full BUILD proposal. The broader BUILD initiative aims to increase the diversity of the NIH-funded biomedical research workforce by supporting institution-based programs that strengthen undergraduate education, training, and mentorship for students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research.
What types of activities are these planning grants intended to support?
They are meant to support early-stage efforts such as organizing and strategy development, identifying and formalizing partners, building institutional commitments, designing mentoring frameworks, planning research infrastructure improvements, and outlining faculty development approaches that would support high-quality undergraduate research training and mentorship at scale.
How long is the project period for a BUILD planning grant?
The planning grants run for 6 months.
What funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the grant funding instrument.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity falls under the Health category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 93.310 (Trans-NIH Research Support).
How much total funding did NIH anticipate for this announcement?
NIH anticipated a total funding amount of about $3,000,000 for this announcement.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling is $150,000 per grant.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on institutions of higher education and certain designated institution types that commonly serve populations underrepresented in biomedical research. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities as specified in the announcement.
Which institution types are explicitly included in the eligibility list?
The eligibility list explicitly includes Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible under this program.
Are foreign components allowed under this program?
No. Foreign components (as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed under this program.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The FOA was posted and created on March 7, 2013.
What was the application due date for this announcement?
The application due date (original and current closing date) was May 10, 2013.
When was the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date was June 10, 2013.
Where can applicants find the official NIH announcement?
NIH provided the official announcement through the NIH Grants Guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-13-001.html
Who should be contacted for technical access issues or linking problems?
The listed contact for technical access issues or linking problems is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is the main focus of the BUILD initiative?
The BUILD initiative focuses on increasing the diversity of the NIH-funded biomedical research workforce by supporting collaborative programs that strengthen undergraduate education, training, and mentorship using new or creative approaches, particularly for students from underrepresented backgrounds in biomedical research.
Besides student-focused activities, what else does BUILD emphasize?
BUILD also emphasizes institutional supports that help make student training efforts sustainable and effective, including research infrastructure improvements and faculty development that strengthens faculty mentoring and the delivery of high-quality research experiences.
What is the practical goal of the planning grant for an institution?
In practical terms, the planning grant is intended to help an institution clarify its strategy, identify and formalize partners, and design the program components and institutional supports needed to implement a competitive BUILD program later.
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