Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DA 13 012
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Prevention and Health Promotion Interventions to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Associated Physical and Psychological Health Problems in U.S. Military Personnel, Veterans and their Families (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 30, 2013 and posted on Jan 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 2013. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Small businesses City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Special district governments Private institutions of higher education County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) 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 Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Prevention and Health Promotion Interventions to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Associated Physical and Psychological Health Problems in U.S. Military Personnel, Veterans and their Families (R01)," was a discretionary NIH research grant announcement (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-DA-13-012) released on January 30, 2013 and led jointly by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), and the Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (DoD OASD/HA). The overall aim was to speed up and strengthen prevention and health promotion research focused on military-connected populations, especially active-duty service members and those recently separated from service, including personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as Veterans and their family members.
The FOA centered on developing, testing, and improving interventions that prevent the onset of substance use, slow or stop progression to misuse and substance use disorders, and reduce downstream harms. Substances of interest included alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, explicitly covering both illicit substances and prescription medications when they are misused. In addition to substance-use outcomes, the opportunity emphasized addressing the mental and physical health problems that often co-occur with or result from alcohol and drug use in military and Veteran communities. Alongside prevention of misuse, the FOA also encouraged research that promotes health-enhancing behaviors more broadly, reflecting a health promotion frame rather than only a treatment or disorder-management approach.
The activity was positioned at the intersection of prevention science, behavioral health, and military/Veteran health systems, and it was designed to generate evidence that could realistically fit the settings and constraints where service members, Veterans, and families live and receive services. Although the brief summary does not list specific research designs, the R01 mechanism typically supports rigorous, hypothesis-driven research projects and can include efficacy, effectiveness, adaptation, implementation, or pragmatic intervention trials when well-justified. The emphasis on "accelerating" research signaled interest in actionable, decision-relevant findings that could inform prevention programming, policy, and practice within military, Veteran, and community contexts.
From an administrative standpoint, it was offered as a grant under the NIH R01 research project mechanism, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling listed was $500,000. The original and final application due date was May 1, 2013, and the opportunity was archived on June 1, 2013, meaning it is no longer open but remains useful as a reference for similar current NIH and DoD prevention-focused funding announcements.
Eligibility was broad and inclusive, spanning public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), for-profit entities (including small businesses), and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special districts), as well as independent school districts and public housing authorities. The FOA also explicitly recognized and welcomed applications from Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, including Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and highlighted a range of minority-serving institutions such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions (AANAPISIs). Faith-based and community-based organizations were listed as eligible. Notably, non-U.S. entities and foreign institutions were also eligible to apply, and foreign components of U.S. organizations were allowed under NIH policy, expanding the potential for international expertise when relevant to the proposed work.
The program fell under several CFDA numbers tied to NIH research portfolios, including 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs), 93.279 (Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs), and 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research), reflecting the cross-cutting nature of the intended science and its relevance to families and developmental considerations as well as substance use. For technical access issues or linking problems, the announcement directed applicants to the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact.
In practical terms, the FOA was looking for prevention and health promotion intervention research that could measurably reduce alcohol, tobacco, and other drug misuse and help prevent related physical and psychological harms in military personnel, Veterans, and their families, with a strong preference for approaches that fit the realities of these populations and the systems that serve them.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Prevention and Health Promotion Interventions to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Associated Physical and Psychological Health Problems in U.S. Military Personnel, Veterans and their Families (R01)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-DA-13-012.
Who sponsored or led this funding opportunity?
The announcement was led jointly by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), and the Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (DoD OASD/HA).
When was the FOA released?
The FOA was released on January 30, 2013.
What is the application deadline for this FOA?
The original and final application due date was May 1, 2013.
Is this grant opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on June 1, 2013, which means it is no longer open for applications. It may still be useful as a reference point for similar NIH and DoD prevention-focused announcements.
What type of grant mechanism was used?
This was an NIH R01 research project grant opportunity.
What was the overall purpose of the FOA?
The overall aim was to speed up and strengthen prevention and health promotion research focused on military-connected populations, especially active-duty service members and those recently separated from service (including those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan), as well as Veterans and their family members.
What kinds of projects were encouraged?
The FOA centered on developing, testing, and improving prevention and health promotion interventions designed to prevent substance use initiation, slow or stop progression to misuse and substance use disorders, and reduce downstream harms. It also emphasized addressing physical and psychological health problems that co-occur with or result from alcohol and other drug use.
Which populations were the focus of this funding opportunity?
The focus was on U.S. military personnel (especially active-duty and recently separated service members), Veterans, and their family members, including personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
What substances were included in the scope of the FOA?
Substances of interest included alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. This explicitly included illicit substances and prescription medications when they are misused.
Did the FOA focus only on preventing substance use disorders?
No. In addition to preventing misuse and substance use disorders, the FOA emphasized reducing associated physical and psychological harms and encouraged research that promotes health-enhancing behaviors more broadly (a health promotion frame).
Was the FOA focused on treatment, prevention, or both?
The emphasis was on prevention and health promotion intervention research rather than a treatment-only or disorder-management approach.
What kinds of outcomes did the FOA emphasize beyond substance use?
It emphasized mental and physical health problems that often co-occur with or result from alcohol and drug use in military and Veteran communities, alongside broader health-enhancing behaviors.
What settings or real-world constraints were considered important?
The FOA was designed to generate evidence that could realistically fit the settings and constraints where service members, Veterans, and families live and receive services, including military, Veteran, and community contexts.
What kinds of study designs were expected or typical for this mechanism?
The summary does not list specific research designs. However, the R01 mechanism typically supports rigorous, hypothesis-driven research projects and can include efficacy, effectiveness, adaptation, implementation, or pragmatic intervention trials when well-justified.
What does it mean that the FOA aimed to "accelerate" research?
It signaled interest in actionable, decision-relevant findings that could inform prevention programming, policy, and practice within military, Veteran, and community contexts.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What was the maximum award amount mentioned in the summary?
The award ceiling listed in the summary was $500,000.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits); for-profit entities (including small businesses); and government entities (state, county, city/township, and special districts). Independent school districts and public housing authorities were also eligible.
Were Tribal governments and Tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly recognized Tribal governments and Tribal organizations as eligible, including Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities.
Were minority-serving institutions encouraged or included in eligibility?
Yes. The FOA highlighted multiple minority-serving institutions, including HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions (AANAPISIs).
Were faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations were listed as eligible applicants.
Could non-U.S. organizations apply?
Yes. Non-U.S. entities and foreign institutions were eligible to apply, and foreign components of U.S. organizations were allowed under NIH policy.
Which CFDA numbers were associated with this program?
The summary referenced several CFDA numbers, including 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs), 93.279 (Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs), and 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research).
Why were multiple CFDA numbers referenced?
They reflected the cross-cutting nature of the intended science across alcohol research, drug abuse and addiction research, and family/development-related considerations.
Who should applicants have contacted for technical access or linking problems?
For technical access issues or linking problems, the FOA directed applicants to the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact.
What is the main takeaway for someone looking at this archived FOA today?
It provides a clear example of the kinds of prevention and health promotion intervention research that NIH and DoD partners sought for military-connected populations: interventions targeting alcohol, tobacco, and other drug misuse (including prescription misuse), and efforts to prevent related physical and psychological harms in settings that reflect real-world military, Veteran, and community systems.
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