Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA HD 09 030
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Role of Human Animal Interaction in Child Health and Development (R03)" 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 Aug 11, 2009 and posted on Aug 11, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 19, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts City or township governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have 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) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments.
- 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) 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 grant opportunity titled "The Role of Human Animal Interaction in Child Health and Development (R03)" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-HD-09-030) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding announcement led through NICHD that aims to strengthen the research evidence on how interactions between children and animals affect child health and development. The focus is on human-animal interaction (HAI) broadly, including everyday exposure to pets in the home as well as more structured or clinical "animal-assisted" or therapeutic uses of animals with children and adolescents. The overall goal is to move the field toward clearer, data-driven answers about what kinds of HAI matter, for which child outcomes, under what conditions, and with what safety considerations.
Scientifically, the announcement emphasizes building an empirical research base that addresses several specific questions. It encourages studies on how children perceive animals, relate to them, and think about them developmentally, which can include social-cognitive and emotional processes. It also calls for research on how having pets in the household might influence childrens social and emotional development and physical health. Examples explicitly mentioned include allergic outcomes, immune system effects, asthma, and the potential role of pets and HAI in mitigating obesity. In addition to observational or developmental research, the FOA also supports work that tests the efficacy of therapeutic uses of HAI with children, with attention to whether those interventions are effective and the conditions under which they are safe. In practice, this means applicants could propose pilot clinical studies, small-scale trials, or other early-stage evaluations that help establish whether an animal-assisted approach produces measurable benefits and what risk management or screening is needed.
This FOA uses the NIH Small Grant (R03) mechanism, which is typically intended for smaller, more focused projects such as pilot studies, feasibility studies, secondary analyses, measure development, or early-stage intervention testing that can generate preliminary data for larger research programs. The announcement notes that it runs in parallel with an FOA of the same scientific scope under the R01 mechanism (RFA-HD-09-031), signaling that investigators with more extensive projects could consider the larger R01 route while the R03 is designed for more limited budgets and scope.
Funding is described as approximately $500,000 per year in total program funds, with $250,000 of that total coming from a donation by The WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition (a division of Mars, Incorporated) as part of a public-private partnership established with NICHD in 2008. That partnership was created specifically to encourage research on HAI, particularly where it intersects with child development, child health, and therapeutic applications involving animals. The anticipated number of awards under this R03 announcement is listed as 6 to 7, and the award ceiling is $50,000 (as provided in the source data).
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic and non-domestic organizations. Eligible applicants listed include nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), public and private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations and tribal governments (including federally recognized tribes), and various institution types such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations. The announcement also indicates that non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations), U.S. territories or possessions, and regional organizations are eligible. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Key administrative details in the listing show it was posted on Aug 11, 2009, with an original and current closing date of Nov 19, 2009, and an archive date of Dec 20, 2009. The CFDA number associated is 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research). The funding activity category is Health, Income Security and Social Services, and the funding instrument is a discretionary grant. For applicants seeking the full text and application requirements, the announcement provides an NIH link (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-09-030.html) and directs technical access questions to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact listed in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "The Role of Human Animal Interaction in Child Health and Development (R03)" and the Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-HD-09-030.
Which agency and institute are leading this funding announcement?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding announcement led through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen the research evidence on how interactions between children and animals affect child health and development, and to push the field toward clearer, data-driven answers about what kinds of human-animal interaction (HAI) matter, for which outcomes, under what conditions, and with what safety considerations.
What kinds of human-animal interaction (HAI) does this FOA include?
The FOA defines HAI broadly. It includes everyday exposure to pets in the home as well as more structured or clinical "animal-assisted" or therapeutic uses of animals with children and adolescents.
What types of research questions does the FOA encourage?
The FOA emphasizes building an empirical evidence base and encourages studies that address questions such as: what kinds of HAI matter, which child outcomes are affected, under what conditions effects occur, and what safety considerations are necessary.
Does the FOA support research on how children perceive and relate to animals?
Yes. It explicitly encourages studies on how children perceive animals, relate to them, and think about them developmentally, including social-cognitive and emotional processes.
Does the FOA support research on household pets and child development?
Yes. The FOA calls for research on how having pets in the household might influence children's social and emotional development and physical health.
What child health outcomes are specifically mentioned as examples?
Examples explicitly mentioned include allergic outcomes, immune system effects, asthma, and the potential role of pets and HAI in mitigating obesity.
Does the FOA support studies of animal-assisted or therapeutic interventions?
Yes. It supports work that tests the efficacy of therapeutic uses of HAI with children, with attention to whether interventions are effective and the conditions under which they are safe.
What kinds of study designs or project types are appropriate under this announcement?
The FOA notes that applicants could propose pilot clinical studies, small-scale trials, or other early-stage evaluations. More generally, because this is an NIH Small Grant (R03), it is typically suited for smaller, focused projects such as pilot studies, feasibility studies, secondary analyses, measure development, or early-stage intervention testing that can generate preliminary data.
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the NIH Small Grant (R03) mechanism.
Is there a related funding opportunity for larger projects?
Yes. The announcement runs in parallel with an FOA of the same scientific scope under the R01 mechanism: RFA-HD-09-031.
How much total funding is expected to be available each year for this program?
Total program funds are described as approximately $500,000 per year.
Is any of the program funding provided through a public-private partnership?
Yes. $250,000 of the annual total is described as coming from a donation by The WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition (a division of Mars, Incorporated) as part of a public-private partnership established with NICHD in 2008.
What is the purpose of the NICHD partnership described in the announcement?
The partnership was created specifically to encourage research on human-animal interaction (HAI), particularly where it intersects with child development, child health, and therapeutic applications involving animals.
How many awards are anticipated under this R03 announcement?
The anticipated number of awards is 6 to 7.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $50,000 (as provided in the source data).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include: nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), public and private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations and tribal governments (including federally recognized tribes), and a range of institution types such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement indicates that non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) are eligible. It also indicates U.S. territories or possessions and regional organizations are eligible.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research).
What is the funding instrument and activity category listed?
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant. The funding activity category is listed as Health, Income Security and Social Services.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on Aug 11, 2009. The original and current closing date is Nov 19, 2009. The archive date is Dec 20, 2009.
Where can applicants find the full announcement text and application requirements?
The full text is available via NIH at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-09-030.html
Who is the contact for technical access issues related to the announcement?
The notice directs technical access questions to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact listed in the announcement.
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