Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 14 125
Apply for HRSA 14 125
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R40 MCH Autism Secondary Data Analysis Studies (SDAS) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.110 Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 17, 2014 and posted on Mar 13, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Public and nonprofit institutions of higher learning and public or private nonprofit agencies engaged in research or in programs relating to maternal and child health and/or services for children with special health care needs may apply. 42 C.F.R. 51a.3(b)
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Opportunity Summary:
The R40 MCH Autism Secondary Data Analysis Studies (SDAS) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) designed to strengthen what is known about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities by funding high-quality secondary analyses of existing data. Instead of supporting new data collection, this program focuses on researchers using national datasets, administrative records, and other publicly available sources to answer practical, policy-relevant questions. The central purpose is twofold: (1) to build the evidence base on how well interventions work for children and adolescents with ASD and other developmental disabilities, and (2) to improve best practices for earlier screening and diagnosis, with an emphasis on translating findings into real-world improvements in systems of care.
A major priority of this opportunity is advancing health equity in line with HRSA's mission to improve access to services for underserved populations. Applicants are encouraged to propose studies that directly address the needs of groups that have historically faced gaps in timely identification, diagnosis, and effective intervention. This includes, but is not limited to, low-income families, racial and ethnic minority populations, immigrants, and other groups for whom the evidence base is limited or for whom disparities are known to exist but are not well understood. Competitive projects would typically dig into why disparities in ASD identification or service access occur, how systems or policies contribute to those disparities, and what evidence-based strategies might close the gaps. The program also signals interest in analyses that identify unique barriers to receiving early interventions, including structural and practical hurdles that can delay diagnosis or treatment.
The announcement also highlights specific topic areas that are especially relevant for policy and service delivery. HRSA encourages proposals examining financing and reimbursement issues, since payment structures often determine whether families can access diagnostic evaluations and early intervention services in a timely way. Closely related, the program welcomes analyses of how insurance coverage changes influence service use and outcomes for children and adolescents with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Because HRSA houses the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, the agency explicitly notes interest in rural-urban differences where available data can support those comparisons, such as differences in diagnostic timing, provider availability, service utilization patterns, or intervention uptake in rural communities.
At the same time, the program draws clear boundaries around what it will not fund under this competition. Given other existing federal investments, HRSA states that studies focused on autism prevalence, factors associated with prevalence, or autism and medical home topics will not be considered for funding through this particular R40 SDAS opportunity. Applicants are expected to align their research questions with intervention effectiveness, early screening and diagnosis practices, equity-focused service access issues, and related financing and coverage dynamics rather than prevalence estimation or medical home analyses.
From a methodological standpoint, HRSA encourages innovative secondary uses of existing datasets. Examples mentioned include the National Database for Autism Research (NDAR), Medicaid claims and enrollment data, and data from networks such as the Mental Health Research Network, along with other national and administrative datasets that can support robust analyses. The emphasis on secondary data analysis means applicants should be prepared to demonstrate that the data source is suitable for the research aims, that variables and sample sizes are adequate (including for subgroup analyses of underserved populations when relevant), and that the analytic approach can credibly answer the proposed questions.
In terms of funding details, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA-14-125; CFDA 93.110, Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs) anticipated making about four awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $400,000. The award ceiling was $100,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants included public and nonprofit institutions of higher education and public or private nonprofit agencies engaged in research or programs related to maternal and child health and/or services for children with special health care needs, consistent with 42 C.F.R. 51a.3(b). The original posting date was March 13, 2014, with a closing date of May 12, 2014, and the opportunity was later archived on July 11, 2014.
For applicant support and access issues, HRSA directed prospective applicants to the HRSA Grants Application Center and HRSA Call Center for assistance, including phone and email contact options, particularly for those who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): R40 MCH Autism Secondary Data Analysis Studies (SDAS) Program
What is the R40 MCH Autism Secondary Data Analysis Studies (SDAS) Program?
The R40 MCH Autism SDAS Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that funds high-quality secondary analyses of existing data to strengthen what is known about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program has two central goals: (1) build the evidence base on how well interventions work for children and adolescents with ASD and other developmental disabilities, and (2) improve best practices for earlier screening and diagnosis, with a focus on translating findings into real-world improvements in systems of care.
Does this program fund new data collection?
No. This opportunity specifically focuses on secondary data analysis, meaning applicants are expected to use existing datasets rather than collect new data.
What types of data sources are appropriate for this opportunity?
Appropriate data sources include national datasets, administrative records, and other publicly available sources. Examples mentioned include the National Database for Autism Research (NDAR), Medicaid claims and enrollment data, and data from networks such as the Mental Health Research Network, along with other national and administrative datasets that can support robust analyses.
What kinds of research questions are a good fit?
Strong-fit questions are practical and policy-relevant, such as those that evaluate intervention effectiveness, improve early screening and diagnostic practices, and examine real-world access to services and outcomes for children and adolescents with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
What does HRSA mean by focusing on "secondary analysis"?
Secondary analysis means using data that already exist (for example, claims data or national datasets) to answer new research questions. Applicants are expected to show that the selected data source is suitable for the research aims, including adequate variables and sample sizes to support the proposed analyses.
Is health equity a priority in this competition?
Yes. A major priority is advancing health equity, aligned with HRSA's mission to improve access to services for underserved populations.
Which underserved populations are specifically mentioned?
The announcement highlights groups that have historically faced gaps in timely identification, diagnosis, and effective intervention, including (but not limited to) low-income families, racial and ethnic minority populations, immigrants, and other groups where the evidence base is limited or disparities are known to exist but are not well understood.
What types of disparity-focused topics does HRSA want to see?
Competitive projects would typically explore why disparities in ASD identification or service access occur, how systems or policies contribute to those disparities, and what evidence-based strategies might close the gaps. The program also signals interest in analyses that identify unique structural or practical barriers that delay diagnosis or early intervention.
Are financing and reimbursement issues within scope?
Yes. HRSA encourages proposals examining financing and reimbursement issues because payment structures often influence whether families can access diagnostic evaluations and early intervention services in a timely way.
Can an applicant study insurance coverage changes and their effects?
Yes. The program welcomes analyses of how insurance coverage changes influence service use and outcomes for children and adolescents with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
Is rural health an area of interest for this program?
Yes. Because HRSA includes the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, the announcement explicitly notes interest in rural-urban differences where available data support comparisons.
What are examples of rural-urban comparisons that could fit?
Examples include differences in diagnostic timing, provider availability, service utilization patterns, or intervention uptake in rural communities, as supported by available data.
What topics are explicitly not funded under this opportunity?
HRSA states that studies focused on autism prevalence, factors associated with prevalence, or autism and medical home topics will not be considered for funding through this R40 SDAS opportunity.
If a project is about autism prevalence, can it still be submitted?
Based on the announcement, projects focused on autism prevalence (or factors associated with prevalence) are outside the scope and will not be considered for funding under this specific competition.
If a project is about autism and the medical home, can it be funded here?
No. The announcement states that autism and medical home topics will not be considered for funding through this R40 SDAS opportunity.
What should applicants demonstrate about the dataset they plan to use?
Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate that the data source matches the research aims, that variables and sample sizes are adequate, and that the analytic approach can credibly answer the proposed questions. This includes having sufficient sample sizes for subgroup analyses of underserved populations when relevant.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated making about four awards.
What was the estimated total funding level for the program?
The estimated total program funding level was $400,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $100,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included public and nonprofit institutions of higher education and public or private nonprofit agencies engaged in research or programs related to maternal and child health and/or services for children with special health care needs, consistent with 42 C.F.R. 51a.3(b).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) and CFDA listing for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was HRSA-14-125. The CFDA listing was 93.110, Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The original posting date was March 13, 2014, and the closing date was May 12, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on July 11, 2014.
Where could applicants get help with the application or accessing the announcement?
HRSA directed prospective applicants to the HRSA Grants Application Center and the HRSA Call Center for assistance, including phone and email contact options, especially for those who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
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