Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 15 198
Apply for PA 15 198
- The National Institutes of Health in the health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Studies at Periviable Gestation (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 4, 2015 and posted on May 4, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2018. (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: County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Special district governments Public and State controlled 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) 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:
The Studies at Periviable Gestation (R21) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA 15-198) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program designed to support early-stage, exploratory research focused on periviable gestational age. The central aim is to build a stronger evidence base that can guide clinical therapies and treatment decisions for pregnant patients and their infants at the edge of viability, where outcomes and recommended care can be especially uncertain. In practical terms, the FOA targets research that can clarify what interventions work best, for whom, and under what circumstances during this high-risk window, with the intent of improving decision-making and care strategies for both maternal and neonatal health.
This announcement uses the NIH R21 mechanism, which is typically meant for exploratory or developmental projects that can generate preliminary data, test innovative ideas, or establish feasibility for later, larger studies. The award ceiling is listed as $200,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to receive an award. The activity category is listed under Health, and the relevant CFDA number is 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research), which reflects the broader NIH focus on maternal, fetal, and child health research.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations that can carry out research. Eligible applicants include state, county, city/township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status; small businesses; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The announcement also allows applications from tribal governments (federally recognized and other than federally recognized) and tribal organizations, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Additional eligible applicants include a wide set of institution types and community-oriented entities, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). Faith-based or community-based organizations are also included, along with eligible federal agencies, U.S. territories or possessions, regional organizations, and non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations), indicating NIH was open to a wide range of capable research performers, including international participation where appropriate.
From a timeline standpoint, the opportunity was posted on May 4, 2015, with an original and current closing date of September 7, 2018, and it was archived on October 8, 2018. While it is no longer open, the archived FOA still serves as a useful reference for understanding NIH priorities in periviable research and for shaping future applications to similar maternal-fetal or neonatal funding opportunities. Anyone needing the official full text could access it through the NIH grants page linked in the announcement (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-15-198.html). For technical issues accessing the announcement or problems with links, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Studies at Periviable Gestation (R21) - PA 15-198
1) What is the Studies at Periviable Gestation (R21) funding opportunity?
This opportunity, titled Studies at Periviable Gestation (R21), is an NIH discretionary grant program (Funding Opportunity Number PA 15-198) intended to support early-stage, exploratory research focused on periviable gestational age (the edge of viability). The goal is to strengthen the evidence base used to guide clinical therapies and treatment decisions for pregnant patients and their infants during a period when outcomes and recommended care can be especially uncertain.
2) What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The central aim is to generate evidence that helps clinicians and patients make better-informed decisions during periviable gestation. In practical terms, the FOA targets research that can clarify what interventions work best, for whom, and under what circumstances in this high-risk window, with the intent of improving decision-making and care strategies for both maternal and neonatal health.
3) What grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This announcement uses the NIH R21 mechanism, which is typically used for exploratory or developmental projects. R21 awards are commonly used to generate preliminary data, test innovative concepts, or establish feasibility that could support later, larger studies.
4) What is the maximum funding amount for this R21?
The listed award ceiling is $200,000.
5) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specifies no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds in order to receive an award.
6) What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is listed under Health.
7) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 93.865, described as Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research, reflecting an NIH focus on maternal, fetal, and child health research.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations capable of carrying out research. Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Tribal governments (other than federally recognized)
- Tribal organizations
- Faith-based or community-based organizations
- Eligible federal agencies
- U.S. territories or possessions
- Regional organizations
- Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations)
9) Are minority-serving institutions specifically included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes a range of institution types and community-oriented entities, such as:
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Hispanic-serving Institutions
- Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
- Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs)
10) Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility description states that non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) are eligible, indicating openness to international participation where appropriate.
11) When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 4, 2015.
12) What was the closing date, and is the opportunity still open?
The original and current closing date listed is September 7, 2018. The FOA was archived on October 8, 2018, meaning it is no longer open for applications.
13) If it is archived, why might this FOA still be useful?
Even though it is not currently open, the archived FOA can still serve as a reference for understanding NIH priorities related to periviable research and for shaping future applications to similar maternal-fetal or neonatal funding opportunities.
14) Where can I find the official full text of PA 15-198?
The official announcement is available through the NIH grants page at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-15-198.html
15) Who should I contact if I have technical issues accessing the announcement or links?
For technical issues accessing the announcement or problems with links, the listed contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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