Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DK 16 002
Apply for RFA DK 16 002
- The HHS-NIH11 in the food and nutrition, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Type 1 Diabetes Management in Adults (DP3)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.847,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 08, 2015 and posted on Dec 08, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 22, 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 $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Type 1 Diabetes Management in Adults (DP3)" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA DK 16 002) is a discretionary NIH research grant released under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (Agency name listed as HHS-NIH11). Its central purpose is to fund studies that take a close, practical look at why some adults with type 1 diabetes are able to maintain strong day-to-day diabetes self-management while others struggle, focusing specifically on identifying both barriers (things that get in the way) and facilitators (things that help). The expectation is that the knowledge produced will not stop at description alone; it should directly inform the design of future intervention research aimed at improving type 1 diabetes management outcomes in adults.
This FOA is oriented toward research that can clarify real-world determinants of diabetes self-management in adulthood, which commonly includes behaviors and routines like glucose monitoring, insulin dosing decisions, responding to hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, meal planning, physical activity management, and engagement with clinical care and diabetes technologies. By emphasizing "barriers and facilitators," the announcement signals interest in multi-level influences that can include individual factors (such as skills, health literacy, emotional distress, depression, burnout, risk perception, and problem-solving ability), social factors (such as family support, workplace support, stigma, peer networks, and relationship dynamics), healthcare system factors (such as access to endocrinology care, continuity of care, education resources, and insurance coverage), and broader structural or environmental issues (such as cost of insulin and supplies, technology affordability, transportation, and time constraints). The overall aim is to produce actionable insights that can be translated into targeted interventions tailored to adult populations with type 1 diabetes.
In terms of administrative details, the funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed under Food and Nutrition and Health. The opportunity is associated with CFDA numbers 93.847, which is commonly linked to diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic disease research within NIH portfolios. The FOA was posted and created on December 8, 2015, and the application closing date was June 22, 2016 (the original and current closing date are the same). The award ceiling is $2,500,000, indicating that projects could be supported at a relatively substantial budget level depending on the scope and proposed approach. NIH anticipated making approximately 2 awards under this announcement, suggesting a competitive process with a small number of funded projects.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of potential applicants across the public, private, academic, nonprofit, and governmental sectors. Eligible entities include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments); public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those categories); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and other applicants as further clarified in the FOA text. This wide eligibility reflects an intent to encourage diverse research teams, including those embedded in clinical systems, universities, community organizations, and potentially industry or technology-oriented groups capable of studying real-world management challenges.
Taken together, this funding opportunity is designed to build a stronger evidence base about what drives successful or unsuccessful type 1 diabetes self-management in adults, with an emphasis on practical, translatable findings. The intended output is not just academic understanding, but a foundation for subsequent intervention development and testing, helping the field move toward more effective, adult-focused strategies to improve diabetes outcomes and quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Type 1 Diabetes Management in Adults (DP3)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is RFA DK 16 002.
Which agency is offering this funding?
This is an NIH research grant under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH). The agency name is listed as HHS-NIH11.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The purpose is to fund studies that closely examine why some adults with type 1 diabetes are able to maintain strong day-to-day self-management while others struggle, with a specific focus on identifying barriers (what gets in the way) and facilitators (what helps). The results are expected to directly inform the design of future intervention research to improve adult type 1 diabetes management outcomes.
What does "barriers and facilitators" mean in the context of this grant?
It refers to real-world factors that hinder or support diabetes self-management. The FOA signals interest in influences at multiple levels, such as individual factors, social and family/workplace dynamics, healthcare system issues, and broader structural or environmental constraints.
Who is the target population for the research?
The FOA focuses on adults with type 1 diabetes and the determinants of their diabetes self-management in adulthood.
What kinds of type 1 diabetes self-management behaviors does the FOA emphasize?
The FOA describes day-to-day management routines such as glucose monitoring, insulin dosing decisions, responding to hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, meal planning, managing physical activity, and engagement with clinical care and diabetes technologies.
What types of individual-level factors are considered relevant to study?
Examples mentioned include skills, health literacy, emotional distress, depression, burnout, risk perception, and problem-solving ability.
What types of social factors are considered relevant to study?
Examples mentioned include family support, workplace support, stigma, peer networks, and relationship dynamics.
What types of healthcare system factors are considered relevant to study?
Examples mentioned include access to endocrinology care, continuity of care, education resources, and insurance coverage.
What types of structural or environmental factors are considered relevant to study?
Examples mentioned include the cost of insulin and supplies, technology affordability, transportation barriers, and time constraints.
Is this FOA meant to fund intervention trials or descriptive research?
Based on the description provided, the FOA is intended to generate actionable insights about real-world determinants of adult type 1 diabetes self-management. The expectation is that findings will go beyond description and directly inform the design of future intervention research.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is listed under Food and Nutrition and Health.
What CFDA number is associated with this FOA?
The FOA is associated with CFDA number 93.847.
When was this FOA posted?
The FOA was posted (and created) on December 8, 2015.
What is the application due date?
The application closing date is June 22, 2016. The original and current closing dates are the same.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $2,500,000.
How many awards did NIH anticipate making?
NIH anticipated making approximately 2 awards under this announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of applicants across public, private, academic, nonprofit, and governmental sectors, as further clarified in the FOA text.
Are state governments eligible to apply?
Yes. State governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are local governments eligible to apply?
Yes. County governments, city or township governments, and special district governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are school districts eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed as eligible applicants.
Are public universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are private universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are Native American tribal governments and organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible, and tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments) are also listed as eligible.
Are housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible (excluding higher education institutions in those nonprofit categories).
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are listed as eligible, and small businesses are also listed as eligible.
Why does the FOA emphasize practical, real-world determinants of self-management?
The FOA is designed to strengthen the evidence base on what drives successful or unsuccessful adult type 1 diabetes self-management, with an emphasis on practical and translatable findings that can serve as a foundation for later intervention development and testing.
What kinds of outcomes or deliverables are implied by this FOA?
The description emphasizes producing actionable insights that can be translated into targeted interventions tailored to adults with type 1 diabetes, supporting improved diabetes outcomes and quality of life in future research efforts.
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