Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 09 172
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rapid Assessment Post Impact of Disaster (R21)" 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 Apr 22, 2009 and posted on Apr 22, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2012. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession.
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Opportunity Summary:
Rapid Assessment Post Impact of Disaster (R21) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity designed to help researchers move quickly after a disaster occurs. Its central aim is to provide rapid support for studies that must begin in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, when time-sensitive information, exposures, and early psychological or behavioral responses can still be observed and documented. The announcement emphasizes that the value of this mechanism is speed and access, especially when delays could make key data impossible to collect later. Because this program is meant for rapid, situation-dependent research, applicants are strongly encouraged to contact National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) program staff before submitting. That pre-application conversation is meant to confirm that the proposed project fits RAPID expectations, that funds are likely to be available at the time of submission, and that the idea is best suited to this quick-turnaround pathway rather than being developed first as a standard, fully developed grant application.
The funding uses the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant mechanism (R21), which is typically intended for early-stage, high-impact, or exploratory research where investigators are testing key feasibility questions or rapidly generating critical preliminary findings. In this case, the R21 structure is paired with the RAPID concept to enable prompt deployment of a research team and rapid initiation of post-disaster data collection. The FOA also notes that it runs in parallel with a companion opportunity of the same scientific scope, PAR-09-171, which uses the smaller R03 mechanism. In practical terms, this means NIH is offering two related routes for similarly focused disaster-impact research, with the R21 generally supporting a somewhat larger or more developed exploratory project than an R03.
Financially, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $200,000, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The number of awards is not fixed; awards are contingent on the availability of funds and on receiving a sufficient number of applications that score well in peer review. This framing signals that competition and overall NIH budgets will directly affect how many projects can be supported in a given period, even if proposals are scientifically strong.
In terms of who can apply, eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S. and non-U.S. institutions and organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governments (including counties, cities, townships, independent school districts, and special district governments), federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and both nonprofits and for-profit organizations (including small businesses). The eligibility list also explicitly includes community-based and faith-based organizations, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and foreign organizations or other non-domestic entities. That wide eligibility is consistent with disaster research needs, where local, regional, and international partners may be essential to gaining access and collecting data quickly and responsibly.
Key administrative details place the program historically in the 2009-2012 window. The opportunity number is PAR-09-172, it was posted and created on April 22, 2009, and it originally closed on April 22, 2012, with an archive date of May 23, 2012. The associated CFDA listing is 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants), reflecting the mental health and behavioral science orientation of NIMH involvement. For applicants or interested parties seeking the original full text, the announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide posting and provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts for technical access issues.
Overall, this FOA is best understood as a rapid-response research mechanism for post-disaster settings, intended to fund focused, time-sensitive studies that can capture early impacts and conditions that would otherwise be missed. It encourages early coordination with NIMH staff, relies on the exploratory R21 framework, and offers up to $200,000 per award, with actual awards dependent on funding availability and the quality of applications received.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Rapid Assessment Post Impact of Disaster (R21) - PAR-09-172
What is the Rapid Assessment Post Impact of Disaster (R21) funding opportunity?
Rapid Assessment Post Impact of Disaster (R21) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity designed to support research that needs to start quickly after a disaster occurs. The purpose is to enable rapid initiation of studies in the immediate aftermath, when time-sensitive information, exposures, and early psychological, behavioral, or related responses can still be observed and recorded.
What is the main goal of this opportunity?
The central aim is speed: providing rapid support for research that must begin right after a disaster, before critical data becomes impossible to collect. The program emphasizes that delays can eliminate access to key populations, settings, exposures, and early post-disaster reactions.
Why does the FOA emphasize “rapid†research?
This mechanism is built around the idea that post-disaster conditions change quickly. Early exposures and initial psychological or behavioral responses may fade, shift, or become difficult to document over time. The value of the program is the ability to move fast enough to capture information that would otherwise be missed.
What NIH grant mechanism is used for this program?
The opportunity uses the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant mechanism (R21). R21 awards are typically used for exploratory, early-stage, feasibility-focused, or high-impact research where investigators need to test key concepts or generate critical preliminary findings.
How does the R21 mechanism fit the RAPID post-disaster concept?
In this FOA, the exploratory R21 framework is paired with the RAPID concept to support prompt deployment of a research team and rapid initiation of post-disaster data collection. The intent is to shorten the time between the disaster event and the start of research activities.
Is there a related or companion funding opportunity mentioned?
Yes. This FOA (PAR-09-172) is described as running in parallel with a companion opportunity of the same scientific scope, PAR-09-171, which uses the smaller R03 mechanism. In practical terms, NIH offered two related routes for similarly focused disaster-impact research.
How is this R21 opportunity different from the companion R03 opportunity?
Based on the description provided, the R21 mechanism generally supports a somewhat larger or more developed exploratory project than an R03. Both are aimed at rapid, post-disaster research, but the R21 is positioned for a larger exploratory scope compared to the smaller R03 pathway.
How much funding is available per award?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards will be made?
The number of awards is not fixed. Awards depend on the availability of funds and on the receipt of a sufficient number of applications that score well in peer review.
Does a strong application guarantee funding?
No. The FOA explains that awards are contingent on both peer review outcomes and NIH funding availability. This means that overall budgets and competition can affect how many projects are funded, even among scientifically strong submissions.
Who is encouraged to contact NIMH before submitting?
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) program staff before submitting an application.
Why is pre-application contact with NIMH program staff strongly encouraged?
The FOA describes the pre-application conversation as a way to confirm that (1) the proposed project fits RAPID expectations, (2) funds are likely to be available at the time of submission, and (3) the concept is better suited to this quick-turnaround pathway rather than being developed first as a standard, fully developed grant application.
What kinds of research does this FOA prioritize?
This FOA is intended for post-disaster studies that are time-sensitive and need to begin immediately after the disaster. The description highlights studies involving time-sensitive information, exposures, and early psychological or behavioral responses that can be observed shortly after the event.
Is this opportunity limited to mental health research?
The FOA is associated with NIMH involvement and carries CFDA 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants). The description emphasizes psychological and behavioral responses in the aftermath of disasters, aligning the opportunity with mental health and behavioral science orientation.
What organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many U.S. and non-U.S. institutions and organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; state and local governments (including counties, cities, townships, independent school districts, and special district governments); federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; U.S. territories or possessions; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits; and for-profit organizations (including small businesses).
Are community-based and faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes community-based and faith-based organizations.
Are minority-serving institutions included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions.
Are regional organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes regional organizations.
Can federal agencies apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes eligible federal agencies.
Are foreign or non-U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes foreign organizations and other non-domestic entities.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The funding opportunity number is PAR-09-172.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA listing is 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants).
When was this FOA created and posted?
The FOA was created and posted on April 22, 2009.
When did this FOA close?
The FOA originally closed on April 22, 2012.
When was this FOA archived?
The archive date is May 23, 2012.
Where can someone look for the original full text of the announcement?
The announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide posting for the original full text.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the FOA text?
For technical access issues, the announcement provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts.
How should this FOA be understood overall?
Overall, this FOA is best understood as a rapid-response research mechanism for post-disaster settings. It is intended to fund focused, time-sensitive studies that can capture early impacts and conditions that might otherwise be missed, encourages early coordination with NIMH staff, relies on the exploratory R21 framework, and offers up to $200,000 per award with awards dependent on funding availability and peer review quality.
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