Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 14 159
Apply for PA 14 159
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Translational Research to Help Older Adults Maintain their Health and Independence in the Community (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 20, 2014 and posted on Mar 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2017. (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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Small businesses City or township governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- 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 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. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Translational Research to Help Older Adults Maintain their Health and Independence in the Community (R21) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA 14-159) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program designed to push proven research findings closer to real-world use in community settings. The central idea is translational research: taking evidence-based knowledge that already exists and moving it toward practical interventions, programs, policies, practices, or tools that community organizations can actually adopt and use. The aim is to help older adults stay healthy and independent, remain productively engaged, and continue living in their own homes and communities for as long as possible.
A key feature of this FOA is its emphasis on partnerships between academic research centers and community-based organizations that already serve or regularly engage older adults. The announcement explicitly points to collaborators such as city and state health departments, city or town leadership councils, educational institutions, workplaces, Area Agencies on Aging, and organizations funded or supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Through these collaborations, NIH is looking for studies that do more than demonstrate efficacy in controlled conditions; they should build understanding of what works in typical community environments, what can be implemented at scale, and what kinds of tools, techniques, and policy or program designs communities across the country can realistically use to respond to an aging population.
The funding mechanism is the NIH R21, which is generally intended to support early-stage, exploratory, or developmental work that can generate strong preliminary data or prove the feasibility of an approach. In this specific FOA, that exploratory focus is directed toward moving evidence-based findings into community-ready forms, such as pilot implementations, adaptation testing, pragmatic evaluation approaches, or development and refinement of implementation strategies. The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $200,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of the award.
In terms of scope and topic fit, the FOA is anchored in aging and community health, with the goal of improving older adults ability to function well and remain independent outside institutional settings. While the announcement does not provide a narrow list of allowable projects in the excerpt provided, it clearly prioritizes research that results in actionable community-level products or decisions: programs that local organizations can deliver, policies that agencies can enact, practices that providers or service organizations can standardize, and tools that can help communities identify needs, target services, or improve outcomes. The practical value to organizations on the ground is the through-line: the research should produce knowledge and outputs that help community systems operate better for older adults, not just advance theory.
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types across the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), local governments (county and city/township), state governments, independent school districts, special district governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and both private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education. Tribal entities are eligible, including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, as are a range of mission-focused institution types 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 (AANAPISISs). The FOA also allows non-U.S. participation: non-domestic entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) may apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are eligible, and foreign components are allowed as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted March 19, 2014 (created March 20, 2014). The original and current closing date shown is May 7, 2017, with an archive date of June 7, 2017, meaning the listing is no longer active for new submissions under that specific announcement as of the archived date. The CFDA numbers associated with the program are 93.286 (Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health) and 93.866 (Aging Research), which signals alignment with both technology-oriented human health innovation and broader aging research priorities.
For applicants or interested parties seeking the full details, NIH provided an additional information link to the official FOA text (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-14-159.html). For technical access issues, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, which is specifically for difficulties accessing the announcement or problems linking to it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Translational Research to Help Older Adults Maintain their Health and Independence in the Community (R21) opportunity?
It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant opportunity focused on translational research that moves proven, evidence-based research findings closer to real-world use in community settings. The goal is to support practical interventions, programs, policies, practices, or tools that community organizations can adopt to help older adults stay healthy and independent.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA 14-159.
What does "translational research" mean in this FOA?
In this context, translational research means taking evidence-based knowledge that already exists and converting it into community-ready approaches. The emphasis is on moving beyond controlled research settings and generating outputs that can be used by real community organizations in typical environments.
What is the main goal of the program?
The main goal is to help older adults maintain health and independence in the community, remain productively engaged, and continue living in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
What types of outcomes or deliverables does NIH want from projects under this FOA?
The FOA prioritizes research that produces actionable community-level outputs, such as interventions or programs local organizations can deliver, policies agencies can enact, standardized practices for providers or service organizations, and tools that help communities identify needs, target services, or improve outcomes for older adults.
How is this FOA different from research focused only on efficacy in controlled conditions?
This FOA is looking for studies that build understanding of what works in typical community environments, what can be implemented at scale, and what tools, techniques, and policy or program designs communities can realistically use in response to an aging population.
What funding mechanism does this opportunity use?
The opportunity uses the NIH R21 mechanism, which is generally intended to support early-stage, exploratory, or developmental research.
What kinds of R21 activities are highlighted for this specific FOA?
The R21 focus here is directed toward moving evidence-based findings into community-ready forms, including pilot implementations, adaptation testing, pragmatic evaluation approaches, and development or refinement of implementation strategies.
What is the maximum award amount for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of the award.
Who is this FOA meant to serve?
The intended beneficiaries are older adults, with a focus on supporting their health, functional ability, and independence in community (non-institutional) settings.
What kinds of partnerships are emphasized in the announcement?
A key feature is partnership between academic research centers and community-based organizations that serve or regularly engage older adults. The emphasis is on collaboration that supports translation of evidence into approaches that can be adopted in community settings.
What types of community partners are specifically mentioned as examples?
Examples include city and state health departments, city or town leadership councils, educational institutions, workplaces, Area Agencies on Aging, and organizations funded or supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
What topic area does this opportunity focus on?
The scope is anchored in aging and community health, with an emphasis on improving older adults' ability to function well and remain independent outside institutional settings.
Does the excerpt provide a narrow list of allowable project topics?
No. The excerpt does not provide a narrow list of allowable projects, but it clearly prioritizes research that results in practical, actionable community-level programs, tools, policies, or practices.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types across public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors.
Which nonprofit organizations are eligible?
Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status are eligible.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, are eligible.
Which government entities are eligible?
Eligible government applicants include local governments (county and city/township), state governments, independent school districts, special district governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Are higher education institutions eligible?
Yes. Both private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education are eligible.
Are Tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are eligible.
Are mission-focused or minority-serving institutions included in eligibility?
Yes. The FOA includes eligibility for institutions 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 (AANAPISISs).
Can non-U.S. organizations apply?
Yes. Non-domestic entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) may apply. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are eligible, and foreign components are allowed as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 19, 2014 (created March 20, 2014).
What was the closing date and is this opportunity still active?
The closing date shown is May 7, 2017, and the archive date is June 7, 2017. This indicates the listing is no longer active for new submissions under that specific announcement as of the archived date.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this program?
The CFDA numbers listed are 93.286 (Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health) and 93.866 (Aging Research).
Where can applicants find the official FOA text?
NIH provided an official link for additional information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-14-159.html
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For difficulties accessing the announcement or problems linking to it, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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