Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 181
Apply for PAR 12 181
- 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 May 3, 2012 and posted on May 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 3, 2015. (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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments City or township governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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) 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:
The Rapid Assessment Post Impact of Disaster (R21) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-12-181) is a National Institutes of Health grant designed to fund fast-moving, time-sensitive research that needs to begin soon after a disaster or mass casualty event. The central idea is speed: it offers an expedited mechanism so researchers can capture perishable data in the immediate aftermath of an event, when conditions, exposures, behaviors, service disruptions, and psychological impacts can change quickly or disappear from view altogether. The program sits within the mental health research portfolio (CFDA 93.242, Mental Health Research Grants) and is tied to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) through its emphasis on post-disaster and post-event research needs.
A key feature of this FOA is that applicants are strongly encouraged to contact NIMH Program Staff before submitting. This pre-submission contact is not framed as optional window dressing; it is positioned as a practical checkpoint to confirm that a proposed project actually fits the RAPID intent and constraints, to gauge whether RAPID funds are likely to be available at the time, and to decide whether the concept would be better handled as a standard, non-expedited submission under a regular or parent funding announcement. In other words, the program wants to avoid situations where an investigator spends time writing an expedited application for work that either is not truly time-critical or would be more competitive and appropriate as a fully developed R21 or other NIH mechanism.
The grant mechanism is an R21, which generally supports early-stage or exploratory research. In this specific context, the RAPID R21 is meant to underwrite initial, rapid data collection and early analyses that can inform a larger, more comprehensive study later. The FOA explicitly notes that RAPID awards can serve as a stepping stone: investigators can use the preliminary, time-sensitive findings generated with RAPID support to strengthen a subsequent full research application. That makes this opportunity particularly relevant for teams planning staged research, where the first phase focuses on capturing immediate post-event data and the next phase expands into longer-term follow-up, intervention development, or broader epidemiologic and service-systems work.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant program and does not require cost sharing or matching. The award ceiling listed is $200,000, which signals a relatively modest budget consistent with a rapid-response, focused scope rather than a large multi-site effort. The opportunity was posted on May 3, 2012, with an original and current closing date of October 3, 2015, and an archive date of November 3, 2015, meaning it is a past FOA rather than an open, currently active competition. Even so, its structure illustrates how NIH has approached rapid post-disaster research funding and what kinds of project rationales and timelines such programs typically demand.
Eligibility is broad and deliberately inclusive. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and multiple levels of government (state, county, city or township, special district governments), as well as public housing authorities and independent school districts. The FOA also explicitly includes a wide set of institution types and community-focused entities, such as faith-based and community-based organizations, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), and tribal organizations and governments (including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal entities). Regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies are also included. Notably, non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are eligible to apply, as are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations, and foreign components are allowed as defined by NIH policy. This wide eligibility reflects the reality that disasters and mass casualty events can be international and cross-jurisdictional, and that meaningful research capacity and affected populations may be located outside the continental United States.
Overall, this FOA supports rapid, post-event research that can quickly inform understanding of disaster-related impacts and help set up stronger, later-stage studies. It is aimed at investigators who can mobilize quickly, justify why the research must occur immediately, and produce actionable early findings that would otherwise be lost with delay. The official announcement link is provided through the NIH grants guide (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-181.html), and the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact is listed for technical access or linking issues.
FAQs: Rapid Assessment Post Impact of Disaster (R21) - PAR-12-181
What is the Rapid Assessment Post Impact of Disaster (R21) opportunity (PAR-12-181)?
PAR-12-181 is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for a Rapid Assessment Post Impact of Disaster (RAPID) grant using the R21 mechanism. It is designed to support fast-moving, time-sensitive research that needs to start soon after a disaster or mass casualty event.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The central purpose is speed. The FOA provides an expedited pathway so researchers can collect perishable data in the immediate aftermath of a disaster or mass casualty event, when exposures, conditions, behaviors, service disruptions, and psychological impacts may change quickly or no longer be measurable if the work is delayed.
What kinds of situations is this funding meant to respond to?
This opportunity is intended for research that must begin soon after a disaster or mass casualty event in order to capture information that would likely be lost, altered, or harder to measure over time.
Why does the FOA emphasize collecting "perishable" data?
Because in the immediate post-event period, key variables can shift rapidly. Conditions on the ground, exposures, individual and community behaviors, disruptions in services, and psychological responses may evolve quickly or fade from view, making delayed research less informative or even impossible for certain questions.
Which NIH research area does this program fall under?
The FOA sits within the mental health research portfolio and is associated with CFDA 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants). It is tied to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) through its focus on post-disaster and post-event research needs.
Is this a standard NIH research grant, or is it a special expedited mechanism?
It is positioned as an expedited mechanism intended specifically for rapid post-disaster research. The FOA is framed around the need for quick startup and time-sensitive data capture rather than a typical, longer-planned research timeline.
What grant mechanism does this FOA use?
This FOA uses the R21 mechanism, which generally supports early-stage or exploratory research. In the RAPID context, it supports initial rapid data collection and early analyses that can inform later, more comprehensive studies.
How can a RAPID R21 fit into a longer research plan?
The FOA explicitly notes that RAPID awards can serve as a stepping stone. Investigators can use rapid, time-sensitive findings and preliminary analyses to strengthen a later, full research application that expands into broader follow-up work.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $200,000, reflecting a relatively modest budget intended for focused rapid-response work rather than a large multi-site effort.
Does this program require cost sharing or matching?
No. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant program and does not require cost sharing or matching.
Is applicants' pre-submission contact with NIMH required?
The FOA strongly encourages applicants to contact NIMH Program Staff before submitting. This is presented as a practical checkpoint to confirm fit with the RAPID intent and constraints and to discuss whether RAPID funds are likely to be available at the time of submission.
Why is pre-submission contact with NIMH Program Staff so strongly encouraged?
The FOA frames this step as a way to avoid wasted effort. It helps confirm whether the proposed project is truly time-critical and appropriate for RAPID, whether RAPID funds may be available, and whether the idea would be better submitted under a standard, non-expedited mechanism (such as a regular or parent announcement).
What happens if a project is not truly time-sensitive?
Based on the FOA description, the concept may be more appropriate for a standard, non-expedited submission under a regular or parent funding announcement rather than a RAPID R21.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and multiple levels of government (state, county, city or township, and special district governments). Public housing authorities and independent school districts are also eligible.
Are community-based or faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes community-focused entities, including faith-based and community-based organizations.
Are minority-serving institutions included in the eligible applicant types?
Yes. The FOA specifically names historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs) among eligible entities.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA includes tribal organizations and governments, including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal entities.
Are U.S. territories or regional organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA includes regional organizations and U.S. territories or possessions among eligible applicants.
Can federal agencies apply?
Yes. The FOA indicates that eligible federal agencies are included.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA states that non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are eligible to apply. It also allows non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations and foreign components as defined by NIH policy.
Is this FOA currently open for applications?
No. The FOA dates indicate it is a past opportunity rather than an open competition. It was posted May 3, 2012, had a closing date of October 3, 2015, and an archive date of November 3, 2015.
What does the archive date imply?
The archive date (November 3, 2015) indicates the FOA has been archived, which aligns with it being a past announcement rather than an active, currently open funding opportunity.
Where can applicants find the official FOA announcement text?
The official announcement is available through the NIH Grants Guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-181.html
Who is listed for technical access or linking issues related to the announcement?
The NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact is listed for technical access or linking issues.
What type of research outputs does this program aim to produce quickly?
It aims to support rapid data collection and early analyses that can quickly inform understanding of disaster-related impacts and produce early findings that would be difficult or impossible to obtain if research is delayed.
What is the practical scope suggested by the FOA?
The described structure suggests a focused, rapid-response scope consistent with an R21 and a $200,000 ceiling, rather than a large, long-duration, multi-site project.
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