The National Institute on Aging is offering a grant opportunity to establish or maintain Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) and a RCMAR Coordinating Center. These centers aim to tackle health disparities in the aging population, with a focus on minority elders. The grant supports initiatives to increase the number of researchers studying minority elder health and to mentor diverse academic researchers for long-term careers in this field. Closing date for applications is November 9, 2011.
Opportunity ID: 116953
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | RFA-AG-12-012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) and Coordinating Center (P30) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 93.866 — Aging Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 24, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 09, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 09, 2011 |
| Archive Date:: | Dec 10, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description:: | This FOA invites applications from qualified institutions to create or continue Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) and a RCMAR Coordinating Center. The RCMAR Programs mission is to address the national priority of reducing health disparities with special emphasis on health disparities in an aging population. The RCMARs will organize themselves so as to create an infrastructure that will: (1) increase the number of researchers focusing upon the health and well-being of minority elders and (2) enhance diversity in the professional workforce by mentoring diverse academic researchers for sustained careers in minority elder health-related research. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1