Recovery Act Limited Competition Extramural Research Facilities Improvement Program (C06) | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The Recovery Act Limited Competition Extramural Research Facilities Improvement Program (C06) was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity issued through the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) to help institutions modernize and improve their biomedical and behavioral research facilities. The program focused on capital improvement projects such as expanding, remodeling, renovating, or otherwise altering existing non-federal research spaces. In practical terms, it was designed to strengthen an institution's ability to carry out and support Public Health Service-funded research by upgrading the physical infrastructure needed for basic research labs, clinical research space, and animal research facilities. The underlying idea was straightforward: better, safer, more functional facilities translate into stronger research capacity, improved training environments, and more reliable research support operations.

Because the funding was provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), the opportunity carried an explicit expectation that awarded funds would be spent quickly and efficiently. This "move fast" requirement was tied to the Recovery Act's broader economic goals, meaning awards were not only about improving scientific infrastructure but also about stimulating the economy. Applicants were expected to propose projects that could proceed promptly, spend funds expeditiously, and create or maintain American jobs through construction and related work. The announcement also emphasized incorporating green and sustainable design approaches when planning renovations or expansions, reflecting ARRA-era priorities around energy efficiency and environmentally responsible building practices.

The mechanism of support was the NIH C06 grant mechanism, which is specifically oriented toward extramural research facilities improvement and construction-related costs rather than direct research project activities. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was Health Recovery Act, reflecting its ARRA origin. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) listing was 93.702, described as NCRR Recovery Act Construction Support. The opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $300,000,000, indicating a large, one-time infusion of infrastructure funding aligned with Recovery Act objectives. Notably, the opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching, which can be a significant factor for institutions evaluating whether they can realistically pursue a facilities project.

Eligibility was broad and covered many types of U.S. organizations involved in higher education and research. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, with some distinctions), and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations. The eligibility language also highlighted additional institution types commonly emphasized in federal capacity-building efforts, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and certain regional organizations. Overall, the eligibility framework signaled an intent to support a wide range of research and training institutions, including those serving historically underrepresented communities.

Administratively, the opportunity was posted on March 5, 2009, created on March 30, 2009, and had an original and final closing date of July 17, 2009, with an archive date of August 17, 2009. The official funding opportunity number was RFA-RR-09-008. Additional details and the full announcement were provided through the NIH Grants Guide link, and NIH’s Office of Extramural Research (OER) offered technical support contacts for access or linking issues. In summary, this FOA was a time-limited, Recovery Act-funded NIH construction and renovation program aimed at quickly upgrading non-federal biomedical and behavioral research infrastructure while supporting job creation and encouraging sustainable building practices.

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