Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 11 124
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- 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): 93.213 Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 20, 2014 and posted on Feb 16, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 20, 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses City or township governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity "Translational Research to Help Older Adults Maintain their Health and Independence in the Community (R21)" (Funding Opportunity Number PA 11-124) is a National Institutes of Health program led by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) in partnership with the Administration on Aging (AoA). It focuses on translational research, meaning work that takes existing evidence-based findings and deliberately moves them closer to real-world use. The central purpose is to turn what research already suggests is effective into practical interventions, programs, policies, practices, and tools that community-based organizations can actually implement to help older adults stay healthy, independent, and able to continue living in their own homes and communities rather than being forced into institutional care.
A defining feature of this announcement is its emphasis on collaboration between academic research centers and organizations that already serve older adults on the ground. The program explicitly encourages partnerships with community-based organizations and public entities such as city and state health departments, Area Agencies on Aging, and city or town leadership councils, among others. The idea is that academic teams bring research expertise, evaluation methods, and theory-driven intervention development, while community partners bring practical knowledge of service delivery, local constraints, cultural considerations, and the day-to-day realities of reaching and supporting aging populations. By requiring or strongly encouraging this kind of collaboration, the FOA aims to produce outcomes that are not just scientifically interesting, but also feasible, scalable, and relevant to communities nationwide.
The goal is to improve understanding of what communities can do right now, using practical tools and approaches, to respond more effectively to the needs of a growing older population. That can include developing or refining community programs, testing implementation strategies, adapting proven interventions for delivery by non-research organizations, creating decision-support tools for service agencies, or studying policy and practice changes that make it easier for older adults to remain independent. While the announcement does not list specific intervention types in the provided text, the scope clearly points toward applied, community-oriented research that bridges the gap between established evidence and routine practice.
This opportunity uses the NIH R21 mechanism, which is typically intended for exploratory and developmental projects that can establish early proof-of-concept, generate preliminary data, or demonstrate feasibility. The listed award ceiling is $200,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for community organizations and smaller institutions that may not have the resources to provide matching funds. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is health. The CFDA numbers included are 93.866 (Aging Research) and 93.213 (Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health), indicating the program is anchored in aging-focused research while also allowing room for a broad range of approaches that can support health and functioning in later life.
Eligibility is broad and designed to include both traditional research institutions and the community entities needed for meaningful translational work. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and a wide range of government bodies such as state governments, county governments, and city or township governments. The eligibility list also extends to independent school districts, special district governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and Native American tribal governments and organizations (including federally recognized tribal governments). Additional categories explicitly mentioned include faith-based and community-based organizations, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions. In practice, that breadth signals that the funders want proposals that reflect real service ecosystems, not just academic pilot projects operating in isolation.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on February 16, 2011, and later archived (Archive Date: April 20, 2014). The original closing date is listed as May 7, 2014, with a current closing date of March 20, 2014, reflecting that the record is now historical rather than an open call. The agency name is NIH, and the full announcement was available through the NIH Grants Guide at the link provided: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-124.html. For access or technical issues with the posting, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
In plain terms, this FOA was designed to push aging-related research out of journals and into community practice by funding early-stage translational projects built on strong partnerships. The desired end products are practical, community-usable solutions that help older adults maintain health and independence where most prefer to be: at home and in their own communities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Translational Research to Help Older Adults Maintain their Health and Independence in the Community (R21)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-11-124.
Which federal agency runs this program?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity.
Which NIH institute leads the program?
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) leads this program.
Is this program partnered with any other organization?
Yes. The program is led by NIA in partnership with the Administration on Aging (AoA).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to support translational research that moves existing evidence-based findings closer to real-world use by turning what research suggests is effective into practical interventions, programs, policies, practices, and tools that community-based organizations can implement to help older adults remain healthy and independent in their homes and communities.
What does "translational research" mean in this FOA?
In this announcement, translational research means deliberately taking existing evidence-based findings and moving them toward practical, real-world application, especially in community settings that serve older adults.
Who is the intended population that benefits from this research?
The focus is on older adults, with the goal of helping them maintain health and independence in the community rather than entering institutional care.
What kinds of outcomes is the FOA trying to produce?
The FOA aims to produce outcomes that are feasible, scalable, and relevant to communities nationwide, including practical solutions that community organizations can use as part of routine service delivery.
Does this FOA emphasize partnerships or collaboration?
Yes. A defining feature is its emphasis on collaboration between academic research centers and organizations that already serve older adults in real-world settings.
What types of community partners are encouraged?
The FOA explicitly encourages partnerships with community-based organizations and public entities such as city and state health departments, Area Agencies on Aging, and city or town leadership councils, among others.
Why does the FOA encourage academic-community collaboration?
The FOA frames collaboration as a way to combine academic strengths (research expertise, evaluation methods, theory-driven intervention development) with community strengths (practical service delivery knowledge, local constraints, cultural considerations, and day-to-day realities of reaching older adults), increasing the likelihood that results are implementable and useful.
What types of projects fit within the scope described?
Based on the description provided, the scope points toward applied, community-oriented research such as developing or refining community programs, testing implementation strategies, adapting proven interventions for delivery by non-research organizations, creating decision-support tools for service agencies, or studying policy and practice changes that make it easier for older adults to remain independent.
Does the FOA list specific intervention types?
No. In the provided text, the announcement does not list specific intervention types, but it clearly emphasizes applied approaches that bridge evidence and routine practice in community settings.
What funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the NIH R21 mechanism.
What does the R21 mechanism imply about the type of work expected?
R21 projects are typically exploratory and developmental, intended to establish early proof-of-concept, generate preliminary data, or demonstrate feasibility.
What is the maximum award amount mentioned?
The listed award ceiling is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is health.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA numbers included are 93.866 (Aging Research) and 93.213 (Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health).
What do the CFDA numbers suggest about the program focus?
They indicate the program is anchored in aging-focused research while allowing room for a broad range of approaches that can support health and functioning in later life.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. The provided list includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and many types of government entities.
Which government entities are eligible?
Eligible government bodies include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments. The eligibility list also includes independent school districts, special district governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions.
Are Tribal governments and Tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes Native American tribal governments and organizations, including federally recognized tribal governments.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations are explicitly mentioned as eligible.
Are minority-serving institutions included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly mentions historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are listed as eligible, and small businesses are also listed as eligible.
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
No. The record is historical. It was later archived, indicating it is not an open call now.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 16, 2011.
When was it archived?
The archive date listed is April 20, 2014.
What closing dates are shown in the posting information?
The original closing date is listed as May 7, 2014, and a current closing date is listed as March 20, 2014, reflecting that the record is now historical rather than an open call.
Where can someone find the full announcement?
The full announcement was available through the NIH Grants Guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-124.html
Who is the contact for technical or access issues with the posting?
The contact listed for access or technical issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
In practical terms, what was this FOA designed to do?
It was designed to push aging-related research out of journals and into community practice by funding early-stage translational projects built on strong partnerships, with the end products being community-usable solutions that help older adults maintain health and independence at home and in their own communities.
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