Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 13 132
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education environment health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113 Environmental Health 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.361 Nursing Research 93.399 Cancer Control 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.879 Medical Library Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 7, 2013 and posted on Mar 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2016. (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: For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) 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 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 National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity PAR 13-132, titled "Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy (R21)," supported exploratory research aimed at improving how health literacy is measured, strengthened, and spread through real-world practice. The announcement centers on health literacy as defined by Ratzan and Parker (2000): the degree to which people can obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. In practical terms, the program was designed to fund early-stage, innovative projects that can clarify why health literacy problems occur, test new ways to address them, and develop strategies for getting effective approaches adopted beyond a single study site.
This opportunity used the NIH R21 mechanism, which is generally intended for novel, developmental, or pilot work rather than large, fully built-out trials. The award ceiling listed for this announcement was $200,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant. The overall funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity categories spanned several public-purpose areas, including education, environment, health, income security, and social services, reflecting how health literacy touches clinical care, public health communication, and community systems.
The scope emphasized three broad research directions: methodological research, intervention research, and dissemination research. Methodological projects could include creating or refining tools to measure health literacy or related constructs, improving how health information comprehension is assessed, or developing better ways to evaluate how people navigate health services. Intervention research could focus on testing strategies to improve individuals' ability to understand and act on health information, or redesigning communication and service environments so that making appropriate health decisions becomes easier. Dissemination research could address how proven health literacy practices are implemented at scale, such as within clinics, hospitals, schools, libraries, community organizations, or digital platforms, and what factors help or hinder widespread adoption.
A notable feature of the announcement is its wide relevance across many NIH-related topic areas, which is reflected in the multiple CFDA numbers associated with it. These include Environmental Health (93.113), Oral Diseases and Disorders Research (93.121), Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders (93.173), Mental Health Research Grants (93.242), Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health (93.286), Nursing Research (93.361), Cancer Control (93.399), Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research (93.865), and Medical Library Assistance (93.879). That breadth signals that NIH viewed health literacy as a cross-cutting issue affecting prevention, treatment adherence, risk communication, patient-provider interaction, and the usability of health systems and technologies.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of organizations. Domestic applicants could include for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), private and public institutions of higher education, independent school districts, city or township governments, county governments, state governments, special district governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, as well as other tribal organizations. The eligibility details also explicitly included mission-focused and capacity-building institutions and groups 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), along with faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies. International participation was allowed as well: non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) could apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations were eligible, and foreign components were permitted under NIH policy definitions.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on March 1, 2013, created on March 7, 2013, and remained open through its closing date of May 7, 2016, with an archive date of June 7, 2016. The sponsoring agency was NIH. The full announcement was available through the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-132.html (spacing and formatting may vary depending on how it is copied). For technical issues accessing the announcement, NIH directed applicants to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Overall, PAR 13-132 was aimed at generating practical, testable knowledge about health literacy and accelerating approaches that help people understand health information and navigate health services more effectively, especially through innovative measurement, intervention design, and strategies for real-world spread and implementation.
FAQs: NIH PAR-13-132 - Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy (R21)
What is NIH PAR-13-132?
PAR-13-132 is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity titled "Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy (R21)." It supported exploratory research to improve how health literacy is measured, strengthened, and disseminated through real-world practice settings.
What does this funding opportunity mean by "health literacy"?
The announcement uses the Ratzan and Parker (2000) definition of health literacy: the degree to which people can obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
What is the purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose was to fund early-stage, innovative projects that (1) clarify why health literacy problems occur, (2) test new ways to address them, and (3) develop strategies to help effective approaches spread beyond a single study site.
What type of NIH award mechanism does PAR-13-132 use?
This opportunity used the NIH R21 mechanism, which is generally intended for novel, developmental, or pilot work rather than large, fully built-out trials.
What is the maximum award amount listed for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed for PAR-13-132 was $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specified there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant.
What is the funding instrument type?
The overall funding instrument type was a grant.
What broad areas or activity categories does this opportunity touch?
The activity categories spanned several public-purpose areas, including education, environment, health, income security, and social services, reflecting how health literacy can influence clinical care, public health communication, and community systems.
What are the main research areas supported under this opportunity?
The scope emphasized three broad research directions: methodological research, intervention research, and dissemination research.
What kinds of projects fall under "methodological research" in this announcement?
Methodological projects could include creating or refining tools to measure health literacy or related constructs, improving how health information comprehension is assessed, or developing better ways to evaluate how people navigate health services.
What kinds of projects fall under "intervention research" in this announcement?
Intervention research could include testing strategies to improve individuals' ability to understand and act on health information, or redesigning communication and service environments so making appropriate health decisions becomes easier.
What kinds of projects fall under "dissemination research" in this announcement?
Dissemination research could address how proven health literacy practices are implemented at scale and what factors help or hinder widespread adoption.
Where might dissemination or implementation be studied (example settings mentioned)?
The announcement referenced settings such as clinics, hospitals, schools, libraries, community organizations, and digital platforms as examples of places where health literacy practices might be implemented or scaled.
Why does the opportunity list multiple CFDA numbers?
The multiple CFDA numbers indicate NIH viewed health literacy as a cross-cutting issue relevant across many topic areas, including prevention, treatment adherence, risk communication, patient-provider interaction, and the usability of health systems and technologies.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with PAR-13-132?
The announcement lists CFDA numbers tied to several NIH-related areas: Environmental Health (93.113), Oral Diseases and Disorders Research (93.121), Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders (93.173), Mental Health Research Grants (93.242), Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health (93.286), Nursing Research (93.361), Cancer Control (93.399), Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research (93.865), and Medical Library Assistance (93.879).
Who was eligible to apply (in general terms)?
Eligibility was broad and included many types of organizations, including domestic for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), and private and public institutions of higher education.
Which government entities were eligible to apply?
Eligible domestic applicants included independent school districts; city or township governments; county governments; state governments; special district governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, as well as other tribal organizations.
Were minority-serving or mission-focused institutions explicitly included?
Yes. The eligibility details explicitly included 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).
Were faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility details explicitly included faith-based or community-based organizations and regional organizations.
Were U.S. territories or possessions included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility details explicitly included U.S. territories or possessions.
Could federal agencies apply?
Yes. The eligibility details included eligible federal agencies.
Was international participation allowed?
Yes. Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) could apply. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations were eligible, and foreign components were permitted under NIH policy definitions.
When was PAR-13-132 posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 1, 2013, created on March 7, 2013, and remained open through its closing date of May 7, 2016.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed for PAR-13-132 was June 7, 2016.
Which agency sponsored this funding opportunity?
The sponsoring agency was the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Where can someone find the full funding announcement?
The full announcement was available through the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-132.html (formatting may vary depending on how it is copied).
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, NIH directed applicants to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What kinds of outcomes was NIH trying to promote through this program?
Based on the scope described, the program aimed to generate practical, testable knowledge about health literacy and accelerate approaches that help people understand health information and navigate health services more effectively, particularly through innovative measurement, intervention design, and strategies for real-world spread and implementation.
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