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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Services Research for Autism Spectrum Disorder across the Lifespan (ServASD) Pilot Research on Services for Transition Age Youth (R34)" 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 Oct 21, 2013 and posted on May 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 1, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $225,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) 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 not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
Services Research for Autism Spectrum Disorder across the Lifespan (ServASD) Pilot Research on Services for Transition Age Youth (R34), funding opportunity number RFA-MH-14-101, is a National Institutes of Health grant program focused on improving how adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) move from child-serving systems into adult life and adult services. The announcement is built around a practical problem that many families face: supports tied to K-12 education and child/adolescent service systems often end abruptly, and the adult service landscape can be harder to access, less coordinated, and more variable in quality. This FOA is meant to fund research that designs and pilot tests strategies to make that transition more organized, more reliable, and more effective, with the long-term aim of creating a transition model that can be used and evaluated more broadly.
The target population in this opportunity is "transition age youth" with ASD, defined specifically as individuals who are within two years of aging out of services and supports provided through K-12 education and other child/adolescent systems. The definition is intentionally flexible so it can reflect real-world differences in when youth begin planning for adulthood, how long the transition period lasts, and how individual needs (for example, communication supports, co-occurring mental health conditions, intellectual disability, family circumstances, or school and community resources) shape the transition process. The emphasis is not only on the youth themselves, but also on their families, since families are often the main coordinators of services and supports during this period and can be heavily affected by disruptions in care, eligibility changes, and administrative barriers.
The research purpose is to develop and pilot test approaches that help youth and families plan for and move into adult functioning and adult services with fewer gaps. The FOA highlights outcomes that a successful transition model should ultimately support: preventing lapses in services and supports; improving functioning across key life domains such as employment, postsecondary education or training, social participation, family life, and independent living; maintaining or improving health, safety, and overall quality of life; and reducing ASD-related symptoms or sustaining prior symptom improvements. In other words, the funded work is intended to address both the system-level continuity of services and the person-level outcomes that matter in day-to-day adult life.
This is a discretionary grant using the R34 mechanism, which is commonly used for developmental, exploratory, and pilot work. In practice, that means applicants are expected to focus on building and testing the core components of an intervention, service strategy, care pathway, or coordination approach, and to generate early evidence about feasibility, acceptability, implementation, and signals of impact. The R34 structure is designed to support projects that are not yet ready for a full-scale effectiveness trial but need structured pilot research to refine the approach, establish procedures, and justify a larger future study.
Funding details in the source information indicate an estimated total funding amount of $10,000,000 and an award ceiling of $225,000. The program does not require cost sharing or matching. The opportunity was posted May 30, 2013, with an original closing date of October 22, 2013 and a current closing date of November 1, 2013, and it was archived December 1, 2013. The CFDA listing associated with the program is 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants), reflecting its placement within NIH mental health research funding.
Eligibility is broad across public and private sectors within the United States. Eligible applicants include state and local governments (state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. The eligibility section also explicitly includes a range of institution types and community-based entities such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions, as well as faith-based or community-based organizations and regional organizations. Foreign institutions are not eligible, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components as defined by NIH policy are not allowed, keeping the work domestically based.
Overall, this FOA is aimed at strengthening the service bridge between adolescence and adulthood for people with ASD by supporting pilot studies that develop realistic, testable strategies to coordinate and sustain supports during a high-risk transition window. The core expectation is that funded projects will produce an actionable, evidence-informed transition approach that can later be scaled and tested more rigorously, with the overarching goal of improving adult outcomes and preventing the common drop-offs in services that occur when youth exit school-based and pediatric systems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the ServASD Pilot Research on Services for Transition Age Youth (R34) funding opportunity?
It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity titled "Services Research for Autism Spectrum Disorder across the Lifespan (ServASD) Pilot Research on Services for Transition Age Youth (R34)." It supports pilot research to improve how adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) transition from child-serving systems (including K-12 and other child/adolescent services) into adult life and adult services.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is RFA-MH-14-101.
What problem is this program trying to address?
The program focuses on a practical and common challenge: supports tied to K-12 education and child/adolescent service systems often end abruptly, while adult services can be harder to access, less coordinated, and more variable in quality. The goal is to support research that makes the transition more organized, more reliable, and more effective.
Who is the target population for the research?
The target population is "transition age youth" with ASD, defined as individuals who are within two years of aging out of services and supports provided through K-12 education and other child/adolescent systems.
How is "transition age youth" defined in this opportunity?
Transition age youth are individuals with ASD within two years of aging out of K-12 and other child/adolescent systems. The definition is intentionally flexible to reflect real-world differences in when transition planning starts, how long it lasts, and how individual needs and local resources shape the process.
Does the opportunity focus only on youth, or also on families?
It emphasizes both youth and their families. Families are often the primary coordinators of services during this period and can be heavily affected by disruptions in care, eligibility changes, and administrative barriers.
What kinds of research activities does this FOA support?
The FOA supports research to develop and pilot test approaches that help youth and families plan for and move into adult functioning and adult services with fewer gaps. This includes building and testing the core components of a strategy and generating early evidence related to feasibility, acceptability, implementation, and signals of impact.
What is the R34 grant mechanism?
R34 is a discretionary NIH grant mechanism commonly used for developmental, exploratory, and pilot work. It is intended for projects that are not yet ready for a full-scale effectiveness trial but need structured pilot research to refine the approach and justify a larger future study.
What is the long-term goal of the funded pilot work?
The long-term goal is to create an actionable, evidence-informed transition model that can be used and evaluated more broadly, with the aim of improving adult outcomes and preventing common drop-offs in services when youth exit school-based and pediatric systems.
What outcomes does the FOA highlight for a successful transition model?
The FOA highlights outcomes including preventing lapses in services and supports; improving functioning across life domains such as employment, postsecondary education or training, social participation, family life, and independent living; maintaining or improving health, safety, and overall quality of life; and reducing ASD-related symptoms or sustaining prior symptom improvements.
Is this opportunity focused on system-level changes, individual outcomes, or both?
Both. The intent is to address system-level continuity and coordination of services as well as person-level outcomes that affect day-to-day adult life.
What is the estimated total funding amount mentioned for the program?
The source information indicates an estimated total funding amount of $10,000,000.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed in the source information is $225,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the closing dates?
It was posted on May 30, 2013. The original closing date was October 22, 2013, and the current closing date listed was November 1, 2013.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on December 1, 2013.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA listing associated with the program is 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across U.S. public and private sectors. Eligible applicants include state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, and special districts), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses.
Are specific institution types explicitly included?
Yes. The eligibility section explicitly includes entities such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions, as well as faith-based or community-based organizations and regional organizations.
Are foreign institutions or non-U.S. components allowed?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed. The work is domestically based.
What stage of evidence is expected from an R34 under this FOA?
The FOA expects early-stage evidence appropriate for pilot work, such as feasibility, acceptability, implementation learnings, and signals of impact, rather than results from a full-scale effectiveness trial.
What is the main emphasis of the transition period described in the FOA?
The emphasis is on the high-risk window when youth are nearing the end of K-12 and child/adolescent services and must navigate entry into adult services that may be more difficult to access and less coordinated.
Does the FOA allow flexibility in how the transition period is approached in research design?
Yes. The definition of transition age youth is intentionally flexible to reflect differences in timing, duration, individual needs (including communication supports, co-occurring mental health conditions, intellectual disability, family circumstances), and available school/community resources.
What is the overarching goal for people with ASD supported by this FOA?
The overarching goal is to strengthen the service bridge between adolescence and adulthood for people with ASD by developing and pilot testing realistic strategies to coordinate and sustain supports during the transition out of child-serving systems.
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