Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 09 117
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tools to Mitigate and Understand the Mental Health Effects of National Disasters SBIR R43/R44" 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 Mar 3, 2009 and posted on Mar 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
This government grant opportunity, titled "Tools to Mitigate and Understand the Mental Health Effects of National Disasters SBIR R43/R44" (Funding Opportunity Number PA 09-117), was issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a discretionary health-related grant program under CFDA 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants). The central goal of the announcement is to fund small businesses to research and develop practical, commercializable products that either reduce the mental health harms associated with national disasters or improve the ability to study and understand those harms. The FOA specifically points to large-scale U.S. disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita as examples of the kinds of events that can trigger or worsen mental health problems, not only among directly impacted victims but also among responders and others involved in relief and recovery efforts.
The work NIH is trying to stimulate through this program is product-oriented research and development. On the mitigation side, that includes tools that can be used for assessment, prevention, treatment interventions, and information dissemination. In practice, this could cover a wide range of deliverables, such as screening and triage tools for distress or trauma-related symptoms, intervention supports that help providers deliver evidence-based care in disrupted environments, training or guidance products that help communities recognize and respond to mental health needs, and communication tools that distribute accurate mental health information during and after emergencies. On the understanding side, the FOA also invites research tools that help scientists and practitioners measure, track, or model disaster-related mental health effects, including the short-term and long-term psychological consequences that may emerge during recovery.
A key emphasis in the announcement is that the proposed tools must account for the cultural context of the population the product is meant to serve. NIH is signaling that tools need to be valid and effective for the real-world communities affected by disasters, which often include diverse groups with different languages, norms, levels of trust in institutions, and varying access to care. This focus implies that applicants should consider cultural appropriateness in design, content, usability, and validation, rather than assuming that one-size-fits-all approaches will work in disaster-affected settings.
The intended end users are broad, reflecting how disaster mental health support often extends beyond clinical settings. The FOA highlights researchers and mental health professionals, but it also includes other health care providers and members of the wider community who may play critical roles after disasters, such as educators, day care providers, and family members of victims. This framing supports products that can function across multiple settings, including clinics, shelters, schools, community centers, and home environments, and it aligns with the reality that many people seek help or guidance from trusted local figures rather than specialty mental health services.
In terms of funding structure, the announcement uses the SBIR grant mechanisms R43/R44, meaning it is specifically for eligible U.S. small business concerns. It allows Phase I, Phase II, and Fast Track applications. Phase I generally supports early-stage feasibility and proof-of-concept work, Phase II supports further development and evaluation toward a market-ready product, and Fast Track is designed to accelerate progression from Phase I to Phase II when the project is well-positioned to move quickly. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching, lowering the barrier for small businesses that may not have substantial non-federal funding available during early product development.
Administratively, the FOA was posted and created on March 3, 2009, with an original and final closing date of January 7, 2012, and an archive date of February 7, 2012. The eligible applicant category is explicitly limited to small businesses. NIH provided a standard support contact (the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster) for access or linking issues, and the full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide at the referenced URL.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Tools to Mitigate and Understand the Mental Health Effects of National Disasters SBIR R43/R44."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA 09-117.
Which agency issued this funding opportunity?
This funding opportunity was issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.242, Mental Health Research Grants.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The central goal is to fund eligible small businesses to research and develop practical, commercializable products that either (1) reduce the mental health harms linked to national disasters or (2) improve the ability to study and understand those harms.
What types of disasters does the FOA focus on?
The FOA points to large-scale U.S. disasters and specifically mentions Hurricanes Katrina and Rita as examples of events that can trigger or worsen mental health problems.
Who can be affected by the mental health impacts addressed by this FOA?
The FOA recognizes impacts not only among directly affected victims, but also among responders and other people involved in relief and recovery efforts.
Is this opportunity focused on research, product development, or both?
It is focused on product-oriented research and development, with an emphasis on deliverables that are practical and commercializable.
What does "mitigation" mean in the context of this FOA?
In this FOA, mitigation refers to developing tools and products that reduce mental health harms associated with national disasters, including tools used for assessment, prevention, treatment interventions, and information dissemination.
What kinds of mitigation tools are mentioned as examples?
Examples described include screening and triage tools for distress or trauma-related symptoms, supports that help providers deliver evidence-based care in disrupted environments, training or guidance products that help communities recognize and respond to mental health needs, and communication tools that distribute accurate mental health information during and after emergencies.
What does "understanding" mean in the context of this FOA?
"Understanding" refers to developing research tools that help scientists and practitioners measure, track, or model disaster-related mental health effects, including both short-term and long-term psychological consequences during recovery.
Does the FOA require that proposed products be commercializable?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes practical, commercializable products as the target outputs of the supported research and development.
Is cultural context an explicit requirement or emphasis for proposed tools?
Yes. A key emphasis is that proposed tools must account for the cultural context of the population the product is meant to serve, including real-world differences such as languages, norms, levels of trust in institutions, and access to care.
What does cultural appropriateness imply for applicants?
Based on the FOA description, cultural appropriateness implies considering the target population in design, content, usability, and validation rather than assuming a one-size-fits-all approach will work in disaster-affected settings.
Who are the intended end users of tools developed under this FOA?
The intended end users are broad and include researchers, mental health professionals, other health care providers, and members of the wider community who may play critical roles after disasters.
Does the FOA mention any non-clinical end users?
Yes. The FOA includes community members such as educators, day care providers, and family members of victims as potential end users.
What settings are envisioned for using the supported products?
The FOA framing supports products that can function across multiple settings, including clinics, shelters, schools, community centers, and home environments.
What grant mechanisms are used for this opportunity?
The announcement uses the SBIR grant mechanisms R43/R44.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is explicitly limited to eligible U.S. small business concerns (small businesses).
What SBIR project phases are supported under this FOA?
The FOA allows Phase I, Phase II, and Fast Track applications.
What is Phase I intended to support?
Phase I generally supports early-stage feasibility and proof-of-concept work.
What is Phase II intended to support?
Phase II supports further development and evaluation toward a market-ready product.
What is the Fast Track option?
Fast Track is designed to accelerate progression from Phase I to Phase II when the project is well-positioned to move quickly.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
When was this FOA posted and created?
The FOA was posted and created on March 3, 2009.
What were the original and final closing dates for this opportunity?
The original and final closing date listed is January 7, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is February 7, 2012.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide at the referenced URL in the opportunity listing.
Who is the support contact listed for this FOA?
NIH provided a standard support contact: the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster, specifically for access or linking issues.
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