Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 09 109
Apply for PA 09 109
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Womens Mental Health and Sex/Gender Differences Research (R21)" 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 Feb 20, 2009 and posted on Feb 20, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2012. (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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- 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) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Womens Mental Health and Sex/Gender Differences Research (R21) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-09-109) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program designed to support early-stage, exploratory studies that deepen understanding of womens mental health and the ways sex and gender influence mental health outcomes. The core aim is to encourage projects that investigate differences in mental health across sexes and genders, with a particular emphasis on womens experiences, risks, protections, trajectories, and responses in relation to mental health conditions. Because this is framed as an exploratory/developmental award, it is intended for research that may be innovative, higher risk, or at an earlier phase of evidence development, including pilot studies, feasibility testing, and preliminary investigations that can generate data needed for larger, more definitive future projects.
This program uses the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21) mechanism. In practice, the R21 format is commonly used for projects that are not yet ready for a full-scale research project grant but have strong potential to advance a field by testing new ideas, methods, measures, or approaches. The announcement notes that it runs in parallel with a companion funding announcement of the same scientific scope that uses the R01 mechanism (PA-09-108). That parallel structure matters for applicants deciding fit: the R21 route is generally aligned with shorter, more preliminary work, while the R01 companion is aligned with broader, more mature research programs.
The financial parameters listed for this opportunity include an award ceiling of $200,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. As with many federal research programs, NIH makes clear that actual awards depend on the availability of funds and the presence of a sufficient number of high-quality, meritorious submissions. In other words, funding is not guaranteed simply because an application is eligible; it is contingent both on budget realities and competitive peer review outcomes.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of organizational types across the public, private, nonprofit, and educational sectors. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district, and independent school districts). The opportunity also allows participation by Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and a variety of mission-specific institutions and community anchors listed under additional eligibility, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. Notably, the eligibility list also includes non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign organizations) and regional organizations, which can be important for cross-cultural or international perspectives on sex/gender differences and womens mental health.
Administratively, this opportunity is categorized as a grant under the health funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants). The announcement was posted and created on February 20, 2009. The original and current closing date listed is May 7, 2012, and the archive date is June 7, 2012, indicating the opportunity is an archived solicitation rather than an open, currently active competition. The primary public link provided for full details is http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-109.html, and NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) web support contact information is included for applicants who have trouble accessing or linking to the announcement electronically.
Overall, PA-09-109 is best understood as a targeted NIH R21 research funding opportunity aimed at generating new, early evidence on womens mental health and sex/gender differences in mental health, while welcoming a wide range of applicant organizations and emphasizing exploratory research that can seed larger, future investigations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Womens Mental Health and Sex/Gender Differences Research (R21).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-09-109.
Which federal agency sponsors this funding opportunity?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the main purpose of PA-09-109?
The core purpose is to support early-stage, exploratory studies that deepen understanding of womens mental health and how sex and gender differences influence mental health outcomes, including womens risks, protections, trajectories, and responses related to mental health conditions.
What kinds of studies are most appropriate for this opportunity?
This announcement is aimed at exploratory/developmental work, including pilot studies, feasibility testing, and preliminary investigations. It is intended to help generate data and insights needed to support larger, more definitive future projects.
What grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
PA-09-109 uses the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21) mechanism.
Why choose an R21 mechanism for this topic area?
The R21 mechanism is commonly used for projects that are not yet ready for a full-scale research project grant but that have strong potential to advance a field by testing new ideas, methods, measures, or approaches, including research that may be innovative or higher risk.
Is there a related NIH opportunity for larger or more mature projects?
Yes. The announcement notes a companion funding announcement with the same scientific scope that uses the R01 mechanism: PA-09-108. The R21 is generally aligned with shorter, more preliminary work, while the R01 companion is aligned with broader, more mature research programs.
What is the award ceiling for this grant?
The listed award ceiling is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Is funding guaranteed if an application is eligible?
No. NIH notes that awards depend on the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of high-quality, meritorious applications. Funding is competitive and contingent on budget and peer review outcomes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types across public, private, nonprofit, and educational sectors, as well as government entities and certain mission-specific institutions and community anchors.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligibility includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and also includes small businesses.
Are government entities eligible?
Yes. Multiple levels of government are listed as eligible, including state, county, city/township, special district, and independent school districts.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations.
Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included?
Yes. The additional eligibility list includes institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes faith-based or community-based organizations.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes U.S. territories or possessions.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign organizations) and also references regional organizations.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
It is categorized as a grant under the health funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 93.242, titled Mental Health Research Grants.
When was this opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted and created on February 20, 2009.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is May 7, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
No. The listing indicates an archive date of June 7, 2012, which means it is an archived solicitation rather than an open, active competition.
Where can applicants find the full announcement details?
The primary public link provided is: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-109.html
Who should be contacted for help accessing the announcement online?
The notice includes NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) web support contact information for applicants who have trouble accessing or linking to the announcement electronically.
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