Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DK 12 006
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- The National Institutes of Health in the food and nutrition health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promoting Organ and Tissue Donation Among Diverse Populations (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 2, 2012 and posted on May 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 3, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses County governments Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession 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:
The NIH National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) funding opportunity titled "Promoting Organ and Tissue Donation Among Diverse Populations (R01)" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-DK-12-006) supports research projects that design, develop, and test hypothesis-driven educational and behavioral programs aimed at increasing organ and tissue donation for transplantation among minority groups and other populations that experience health disparities. The central idea is to move beyond general awareness campaigns and instead build and evaluate culturally sensitive interventions that can measurably improve knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, intentions, and real-world behaviors related to both living donation and deceased donation. The FOA emphasizes that projects should be grounded in clear hypotheses and evidence-informed approaches, with the ultimate goal of increasing donation participation and reducing disparities in access to transplantation.
The opportunity is focused on interventions that address barriers that may be particularly relevant in diverse communities, such as mistrust, misinformation, cultural or religious concerns, fear of medical systems, limited familiarity with the transplantation process, and confusion about risks and benefits. Applicants are encouraged to create programs that are culturally tailored and behaviorally meaningful, not simply informational. In practical terms, this means proposals should show how the intervention is expected to change decision-making and actions (for example, donor registration, family authorization, or living donor inquiries), and how outcomes will be measured. The FOA highlights improving understanding of the need for transplantation as well as the risks and benefits of organ and tissue donation, suggesting that successful projects will pair medical accuracy with communication strategies that resonate with specific communities.
This announcement uses the NIH R01 grant mechanism, indicating support for discrete, research-based projects of significant scope that can include intervention development and formal testing. The estimated total funding for the opportunity is $1,500,000, and the award ceiling is $150,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity category is listed under health (with the CFDA number 93.847, Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research), reflecting NIDDKs mission and the strong connection between kidney disease, transplantation needs, and donor shortages that disproportionately affect certain populations.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations that are capable of carrying out community-engaged education and behavioral research. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and other nonprofit structures), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and multiple levels of government entities such as state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Tribal governments and tribal organizations are also eligible, including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal entities. The FOA specifically calls out additional eligible applicants such as faith-based and community-based organizations, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions. Foreign institutions are not eligible, and foreign components are not allowed, including non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations.
Key dates show that this FOA was posted and created on May 2, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 3, 2012, and an archive date of August 3, 2012. While those dates indicate this particular announcement is historical, the description remains useful as a model for how NIH frames culturally responsive donation-related intervention research and what elements are typically expected in an application, such as strong theoretical grounding, a defined disparity population focus, culturally and linguistically appropriate materials, and rigorous evaluation plans tied to measurable donation-related outcomes.
For applicants and stakeholders looking for the full text of the announcement and detailed requirements, the FOA provides an additional information link to the NIH Grants Guide (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-12-006.html). For technical issues accessing the announcement, the listed contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, including support for problems linking to the funding notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this NIH funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Promoting Organ and Tissue Donation Among Diverse Populations (R01)".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-DK-12-006.
Which NIH Institute is sponsoring this opportunity?
This opportunity is sponsored by the NIH National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
What is the main goal of this FOA?
The main goal is to support research projects that design, develop, and test hypothesis-driven educational and behavioral programs to increase organ and tissue donation for transplantation among minority groups and other populations that experience health disparities, with the broader aim of increasing donation participation and reducing disparities in access to transplantation.
What type of projects does the FOA want to fund?
The FOA focuses on research-based interventions that move beyond general awareness campaigns by creating and evaluating culturally sensitive, behaviorally meaningful programs. Projects should be grounded in clear hypotheses and evidence-informed approaches, and they should include a plan to measure changes in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, intentions, and real-world donation-related behaviors.
Is this opportunity about general awareness campaigns?
No. The FOA specifically emphasizes moving beyond general awareness campaigns and instead building and evaluating interventions that are culturally tailored and designed to create measurable changes in decision-making and behavior related to donation.
Which donation types are included (living vs. deceased donation)?
The FOA addresses both living donation and deceased donation, including outcomes related to each.
What populations are the focus of this announcement?
The focus is on minority groups and other populations that experience health disparities, particularly where barriers to organ and tissue donation may be more pronounced.
What kinds of barriers is the FOA interested in addressing?
The FOA highlights barriers that may be especially relevant in diverse communities, including mistrust, misinformation, cultural or religious concerns, fear of medical systems, limited familiarity with the transplantation process, and confusion about the risks and benefits of donation.
What does the FOA mean by "culturally sensitive" interventions?
Based on the description, culturally sensitive interventions are those that are culturally tailored to specific communities and use communication strategies that resonate with the intended population, while maintaining medical accuracy. The FOA also points to the importance of culturally and linguistically appropriate materials.
What outcomes does the FOA expect projects to measure?
The FOA emphasizes measurable outcomes tied to donation-related changes, such as improvements in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and intentions, as well as real-world behaviors like donor registration, family authorization, and living donor inquiries.
Does the FOA require projects to have a clear theory or hypothesis?
Yes. The FOA emphasizes that projects should be hypothesis-driven and grounded in clear hypotheses and evidence-informed approaches.
What is the grant mechanism used for this opportunity?
This announcement uses the NIH R01 grant mechanism, which supports discrete, research-based projects of significant scope and can include intervention development and formal testing.
How much funding is available in total under this FOA?
The estimated total funding for the opportunity is $1,500,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $150,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category and CFDA number?
The funding activity category is listed under health. The CFDA number is 93.847 (Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research).
Why is NIDDK connected to organ and tissue donation research?
The description notes a strong connection between kidney disease, transplantation needs, and donor shortages, which can disproportionately affect certain populations, aligning with NIDDK's mission.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad for U.S.-based organizations capable of conducting community-engaged education and behavioral research. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and other nonprofit structures), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and various government entities (state, county, city or township, special districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities).
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal entities, as well as tribal organizations.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA specifically calls out faith-based and community-based organizations as additional eligible applicants.
Are certain institution types specifically encouraged or called out?
Yes. The FOA explicitly lists several additional eligible applicants, including Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. The FOA states that foreign institutions are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed (including non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations)?
No. The FOA states that foreign components are not allowed, including non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations.
What were the key dates for this FOA?
The FOA was posted and created on May 2, 2012. The original and current closing date was July 3, 2012. The archive date was August 3, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The dates provided indicate this FOA is historical (it closed July 3, 2012 and was archived August 3, 2012).
If it is archived, why is the FOA still useful?
The description notes that, even though the announcement is historical, it remains useful as a model for how NIH frames culturally responsive donation-related intervention research and what elements are typically expected, such as strong theoretical grounding, a defined disparity population focus, culturally and linguistically appropriate materials, and rigorous evaluation plans tied to measurable donation-related outcomes.
Where can applicants find the full text of the FOA?
The FOA points to the NIH Grants Guide page here: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-12-006.html
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement link?
For technical issues (including problems linking to the funding notice), the listed contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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