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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Social and Behavioral Research on the Elderly in Disasters (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 20, 2011 and posted on Jul 20, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2014. (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: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments Independent school districts County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Public and State controlled 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Social and Behavioral Research on the Elderly in Disasters (R03) funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-11-264) was issued by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It invites Small Research Grant (R03) applications that focus on behavioral and social science research examining how disasters affect the health and well-being of older adults. The central purpose is practical as well as scientific: to generate knowledge that can help prevent, reduce, or otherwise mitigate harmful outcomes for elderly populations before, during, and after disaster events.
This opportunity is concerned with a wide definition of disasters, spanning both natural and human-caused events. Examples specifically included are weather-related emergencies (such as hurricanes, floods, heat waves, and severe storms), earthquakes, large-scale attacks on civilian populations, technological catastrophes (or even perceived catastrophes where fear and uncertainty drive health and behavioral effects), and pandemics. By explicitly naming both “technological” and “perceived” catastrophes, the announcement signals interest not only in physical exposure and infrastructure failure, but also in social disruption, risk perception, stress responses, communication breakdowns, and the cascading consequences that can occur even when direct physical harm is limited.
The grant mechanism is the NIH R03, which is designed to support small, focused projects that can be completed with limited resources and within a shorter scope than larger NIH research awards. The listed award ceiling is $50,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. As with many R03 opportunities, this type of award is often used to support pilot studies, feasibility work, secondary data analyses, instrument development, or other targeted projects that can produce timely findings or lay groundwork for future, larger research efforts.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of applicant organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and a range of government entities such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities or Indian housing authorities. The announcement also highlights eligibility for tribal and serving institutions and community-focused organizations, including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations. Regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies are included as well. Importantly, non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are eligible to apply, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations may also apply, reflecting NIH’s openness to internationally relevant research where appropriate.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant within the health funding activity category, and it is associated with CFDA number 93.866 (Aging Research). The announcement was posted and created on July 20, 2011. The original and current closing date listed is September 7, 2014, with an archive date of October 8, 2014, indicating the opportunity is historical rather than currently open. For applicants or researchers seeking the full archived announcement details, NIH provided an additional information link through the NIH grants guide (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-264.html). For technical access or linking problems, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Overall, this FOA reflects NIA’s interest in understanding the real-world social and behavioral pathways through which disasters shape older adults’ outcomes, including factors like vulnerability, resilience, social support, access to services, communication and decision-making, caregiving disruptions, and long-term recovery. The emphasis on prevention and mitigation points toward research that can inform preparedness planning, risk communication strategies, community and health system responses, and interventions tailored to the needs of aging populations facing diverse disaster scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Social and Behavioral Research on the Elderly in Disasters (R03).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-11-264.
Which agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What type of grant mechanism is this?
This uses the NIH R03 mechanism, described as a Small Research Grant (R03) intended for small, focused projects.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose is to support behavioral and social science research that examines how disasters affect the health and well-being of older adults, and to generate knowledge that can help prevent, reduce, or mitigate harmful outcomes for elderly populations before, during, and after disaster events.
What research areas or topics does the FOA emphasize?
It emphasizes behavioral and social science research on the pathways through which disasters shape outcomes for older adults, including (as described in the opportunity): vulnerability, resilience, social support, access to services, communication and decision-making, caregiving disruptions, and long-term recovery. It also points toward work that can inform preparedness planning, risk communication strategies, community and health system responses, and interventions tailored to aging populations.
How does this FOA define "disasters"?
The FOA uses a broad definition of disasters, including both natural and human-caused events.
What disaster examples are specifically included?
Examples specifically included are weather-related emergencies (such as hurricanes, floods, heat waves, and severe storms), earthquakes, large-scale attacks on civilian populations, technological catastrophes, perceived catastrophes (where fear and uncertainty can drive health and behavioral effects), and pandemics.
What does it mean that the FOA includes "technological" and "perceived" catastrophes?
Based on the description provided, the FOA signals interest not only in direct physical exposure and infrastructure failure, but also in issues like social disruption, risk perception, stress responses, communication breakdowns, and cascading consequences that can occur even when direct physical harm is limited.
What is the maximum award amount?
The listed award ceiling is $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What kinds of projects are typically supported under an NIH R03 mechanism (as described here)?
As described in the opportunity, R03 awards are often used for pilot studies, feasibility work, secondary data analyses, instrument development, or other targeted projects that can produce timely findings or lay groundwork for future, larger research efforts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and multiple types of government entities.
Which government entities are listed as eligible applicants?
The eligible government entities listed include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities or Indian housing authorities. Regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies are also included.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The opportunity highlights eligibility for federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, as well as Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are minority-serving and community-focused institutions included?
Yes. The announcement specifically highlights institutions and organizations such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity states that non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are eligible to apply, and that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations may also apply.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.866 (Aging Research).
How is this funding opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant within the health funding activity category.
When was the announcement posted and created?
The announcement was posted and created on July 20, 2011.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is September 7, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
No. Based on the provided dates (closing date September 7, 2014, and archive date October 8, 2014), this appears to be a historical/archived opportunity rather than one that is currently open for applications.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is October 8, 2014.
Where can someone find the full archived announcement details?
The NIH grants guide link provided for additional information is: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-264.html
Who should be contacted for technical access or linking problems?
For technical access or linking problems, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What outcomes or real-world impacts is this FOA aiming to inform?
Based on the description provided, the FOA aims to generate knowledge that can support prevention and mitigation for older adults in disasters, potentially informing preparedness planning, risk communication approaches, community and health system responses, and interventions tailored to the needs of aging populations across diverse disaster scenarios.
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