Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 06 252
Apply for PAR 06 252
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rapid Assessment Post Impact of Disaster (R03)" 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 Dec 5, 2008 and posted on Mar 17, 2006.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Multiple Receipt Dates See Link to Full Announcement for details.. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Foreign institutions are eligible to apply. Eligible agencies of the Federal Government are eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rapid Assessment Post Impact of Disaster (R03) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR 06 252) is an NIH grant program designed to move quickly when a disaster occurs, so researchers can enter affected areas and collect time-sensitive information in the immediate aftermath. The central aim is rapid, early post-impact assessment, capturing perishable data that can be lost if teams have to wait for standard funding timelines. While the listing appears under NIH broadly, it is framed around NIMH program involvement, and it sits within the broader mental health research grants area (CFDA 93.242), reflecting an emphasis on post-disaster consequences that are often psychological, behavioral, social, and public-health related.
This program uses the NIH R03 mechanism, which is meant for small, short-term projects. In this case, the R03 is positioned specifically as a RAPID funding tool: a limited, fast-start award that supports initial field assessment and preliminary data collection right after a disaster. A key idea behind the announcement is that these early findings are not intended to be the final word; instead, they are meant to seed a subsequent, larger, fully developed research application. The FOA explicitly notes that it runs in parallel with a companion announcement of the same scientific scope that uses the R21 Exploratory/Developmental Grant mechanism (PAR 06 253). In practice, that pairing signals two pathways: a smaller rapid assessment option (R03) versus a somewhat larger exploratory option (R21), depending on what is needed and how developed the project is.
Because timing and fit are so important for disaster research, applicants are strongly encouraged to contact NIMH program staff before applying. The goal of that contact is to confirm that the proposed study fits RAPID guidelines, to get a realistic sense of whether RAPID funds are likely to be available at the time, and to determine whether the idea should instead be submitted as a fully developed application. This pre-submission conversation is emphasized as a practical step, not a formality, because disaster-related opportunities can be unpredictable and NIH institutes and centers make funding decisions based on mission priorities and available resources.
In terms of funding, the budget is capped at up to 50,000 dollars per year in direct costs, for a project period of up to two years, with a maximum of 100,000 dollars in direct costs across the entire award. The R03 under this FOA is not renewable, reinforcing that it is intended as a one-time, rapid-response mechanism rather than an ongoing funding stream. The number of awards and total dollars awarded are not fixed in advance; they depend on application volume and quality, the duration and cost proposed, and the needs and priorities of the funding institute or center making the awards. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for organizations that might otherwise struggle to provide non-federal funds.
Eligibility is broad and includes for-profit and nonprofit organizations, public or private institutions such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories, as well as units of state and local government. Tribal governments and tribal organizations are eligible, as are faith-based and community-based organizations. Importantly, foreign institutions are also eligible to apply, and eligible federal agencies may apply as well. This wide eligibility reflects the reality that disasters can occur anywhere and that relevant expertise and access may sit in many different kinds of organizations, including those embedded in local communities.
For project leadership, the FOA invites any individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources to carry out the work to apply through their institutions. Consistent with NIH-wide practices, it encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and from individuals with disabilities. Applicants may submit more than one application as long as each submission is scientifically distinct, which is relevant for teams that may want to respond to different disasters, populations, or research questions without duplicating aims.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant opportunity with multiple receipt dates rather than a single deadline, which aligns with the unpredictable timing of disasters and the need for ongoing readiness. The opportunity was originally posted March 17, 2006, and it has since been archived (archive date April 17, 2009), but the summary and structure illustrate how NIH framed rapid post-disaster research funding at the time. The full announcement was hosted through the NIH Grants Guide, and the primary operational guidance for applicants, including submission details and any special RAPID expectations, would be found in that full text.
Rapid Assessment Post Impact of Disaster (R03) (PAR 06 252) - FAQs
What is the Rapid Assessment Post Impact of Disaster (R03) opportunity?
It is an NIH grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR 06 252) designed to move quickly after a disaster so researchers can enter affected areas and collect time-sensitive information in the immediate aftermath.
What is the central purpose of this grant program?
The central aim is rapid, early post-impact assessment. The program focuses on capturing perishable data that may be lost if research teams must wait for standard funding timelines.
What kinds of impacts does this opportunity emphasize?
Although listed under NIH broadly, the opportunity is framed around NIMH program involvement and sits within the mental health research grants area (CFDA 93.242). This reflects an emphasis on post-disaster consequences that are often psychological, behavioral, social, and public-health related.
What grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This program uses the NIH R03 mechanism, which is intended for small, short-term projects. Under this FOA, the R03 is positioned as a RAPID funding tool for fast-start, limited awards supporting immediate post-disaster field assessment and preliminary data collection.
Is the goal to produce final, definitive research results?
No. The announcement indicates that early findings are not intended to be the final word. Instead, the intent is to generate initial assessments and preliminary data that can seed a subsequent, larger, fully developed research application.
Is there a related or companion funding opportunity?
Yes. The FOA notes it runs in parallel with a companion announcement with the same scientific scope using the R21 Exploratory/Developmental Grant mechanism (PAR 06 253). This signals two pathways: the smaller, rapid assessment option (R03) and a somewhat larger exploratory option (R21), depending on need and project maturity.
Are applicants encouraged to contact NIMH program staff before applying?
Yes. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact NIMH program staff prior to submission to confirm that the proposed study fits RAPID guidelines, to understand whether RAPID funds are likely to be available at the time, and to determine whether the idea should instead be submitted as a fully developed application.
Why is pre-submission contact emphasized for this program?
Because timing and fit are especially important in disaster research, and funding availability can be unpredictable. NIH institutes and centers make funding decisions based on mission priorities and available resources, so this conversation is presented as a practical step rather than a formality.
What is the maximum budget allowed under this R03?
The budget is capped at up to $50,000 per year in direct costs, for up to two years, with a maximum of $100,000 in direct costs across the entire award.
How long can the project period be?
Up to two years.
Is this R03 award renewable?
No. The FOA states the R03 under this opportunity is not renewable, reinforcing that it is intended as a one-time rapid-response mechanism rather than an ongoing funding stream.
How many awards will NIH make under this opportunity?
The number of awards and total dollars awarded are not fixed in advance. They depend on the number and quality of applications, the proposed duration and costs, and the needs and priorities of the funding institute or center making the awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes for-profit and nonprofit organizations; public or private institutions such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories; and units of state and local government.
Are Tribal governments and Tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Tribal governments and Tribal organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible under the opportunity.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly states that foreign institutions are eligible to apply.
Can federal agencies apply?
Yes. Eligible federal agencies may apply.
Who may serve as the project leader or principal investigator?
The FOA invites any individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources to carry out the proposed work to apply through their institutions.
Does the FOA encourage applications from underrepresented groups?
Yes. Consistent with NIH-wide practices, it encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and from individuals with disabilities.
Can an applicant submit more than one application?
Yes. Applicants may submit more than one application as long as each submission is scientifically distinct. This matters for teams responding to different disasters, populations, or research questions without duplicating aims.
Does this opportunity have a single deadline?
No. It is described as having multiple receipt dates rather than a single deadline, aligning with unpredictable disaster timing and the need for ongoing readiness.
When was this opportunity posted, and what is its current status?
It was originally posted on March 17, 2006, and it has been archived (archive date April 17, 2009). The summary and structure still illustrate how NIH framed rapid post-disaster research funding at the time.
Where would applicants find the operational submission requirements and any special RAPID expectations?
The full announcement was hosted through the NIH Grants Guide. The primary operational guidance, including submission details and any special RAPID expectations, would be found in that full text.
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