Opportunity ID: 311379

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: VP-19-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program (WWSDP) FY2019
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Medical (providing assistance dogs to disabled service members and/or veterans)
Expected Number of Awards: 25
Assistance Listings: 12.750 — Uniformed Services University Medical Research Projects
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Dec 19, 2018
Last Updated Date: Mar 01, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 01, 2019
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 18, 2019 The application date has been extended. This will now close on March 18, 2019.
Archive Date: Apr 17, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000
Award Ceiling: $0
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations who are in the business of training and providing service dogs. Pass-through entities will not be considered.

Additional Information

Agency Name: USUHS Medical Research Projects
Description:

Beginning in FY2015, Congress appropriated $1,000,000 for the WWSDP to fund a competitive grants program. This program continues in FY2019 under the authority of the Defense Health Program, Operations & Maintenance, therapeutic service dog training program. The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is authorized by 10 U.S.C. 2113(g)(1)(A) to make grants to any nonprofit entity. Historically, USU has solicited grant applications from nonprofit institutions committed to connecting service dogs with service members and veterans. USU obligated $1,000,000 in FY2015, $5,000,000 in FY2016, and FY2017 and $10,000,000 in FY2018 to carry out this program. USU intends to award multiple, 12-month grants (subject to availability of funding) to eligible nonprofit organizations to continue this program in FY2019. 

All applications shall be submitted as outlined in this FOA. The Program Announcement (PA) number for this FOA is VP-19-001. All applications must be submitted electronically through the NIH ASSIST portal. Information on applying through ASSIST is outlined in the FOA.

USU plans to obligate approximately $10,000,000 in grants to successful applicants for the WWSDP in FY2019. The number of grants to be awarded and the amount of funding per grant is to be determined based upon the quality of the applications. On average, since the Program’s inception, USU awarded grants to 21 Recipients with an average funding amount of approximately $251,500 per award with awards ranging from $45,000 to $586,800. Funding provided through this program is not intended to finance new programs or initiatives, but to support the operations of existing programs. The planned period of performance for the FY2019 WWSDP is June 2019 through June 2020. Past Recipients of WWSDP grants are eligible to apply and compete for FY2019 WWSDP grants; however, applications for renewal or supplementation of existing awards will not be considered. 

The WWSDP is limited to nonprofit organizations subject to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) of the tax code. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations who have been established for the purpose of training and providing service dogs. Pass-through entities will not be considered. Organizations should be able to tailor a comprehensive plan to establish and operate a program to provide assistance dogs to Service Members and/or Veterans with disabilities. An applicant’s failure to meet eligibility criteria by the application deadline will preclude USU from making an award to the applicant.


Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melissa Beale

Chief, Research Support Division

Phone 301-295-3962
Email:melissa.beale@usuhs.edu

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
The application date has been extended. This will now close on March 18, 2019. Mar 01, 2019
change post date so USU can review Mar 01, 2019

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: VP-19-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program (WWSDP) FY2019
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Medical (providing assistance dogs to disabled service members and/or veterans)
Expected Number of Awards: 25
Assistance Listings: 12.750 — Uniformed Services University Medical Research Projects
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Dec 19, 2018
Last Updated Date: Mar 01, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 01, 2019
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 18, 2019 The application date has been extended. This will now close on March 18, 2019.
Archive Date: Apr 17, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000
Award Ceiling: $0
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations who are in the business of training and providing service dogs. Pass-through entities will not be considered.

Additional Information

Agency Name: USUHS Medical Research Projects
Description:

Beginning in FY2015, Congress appropriated $1,000,000 for the WWSDP to fund a competitive grants program. This program continues in FY2019 under the authority of the Defense Health Program, Operations & Maintenance, therapeutic service dog training program. The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is authorized by 10 U.S.C. 2113(g)(1)(A) to make grants to any nonprofit entity. Historically, USU has solicited grant applications from nonprofit institutions committed to connecting service dogs with service members and veterans. USU obligated $1,000,000 in FY2015, $5,000,000 in FY2016, and FY2017 and $10,000,000 in FY2018 to carry out this program. USU intends to award multiple, 12-month grants (subject to availability of funding) to eligible nonprofit organizations to continue this program in FY2019. 

All applications shall be submitted as outlined in this FOA. The Program Announcement (PA) number for this FOA is VP-19-001. All applications must be submitted electronically through the NIH ASSIST portal. Information on applying through ASSIST is outlined in the FOA.

USU plans to obligate approximately $10,000,000 in grants to successful applicants for the WWSDP in FY2019. The number of grants to be awarded and the amount of funding per grant is to be determined based upon the quality of the applications. On average, since the Program’s inception, USU awarded grants to 21 Recipients with an average funding amount of approximately $251,500 per award with awards ranging from $45,000 to $586,800. Funding provided through this program is not intended to finance new programs or initiatives, but to support the operations of existing programs. The planned period of performance for the FY2019 WWSDP is June 2019 through June 2020. Past Recipients of WWSDP grants are eligible to apply and compete for FY2019 WWSDP grants; however, applications for renewal or supplementation of existing awards will not be considered. 

The WWSDP is limited to nonprofit organizations subject to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) of the tax code. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations who have been established for the purpose of training and providing service dogs. Pass-through entities will not be considered. Organizations should be able to tailor a comprehensive plan to establish and operate a program to provide assistance dogs to Service Members and/or Veterans with disabilities. An applicant’s failure to meet eligibility criteria by the application deadline will preclude USU from making an award to the applicant.


Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melissa Beale

Chief, Research Support Division

Phone 301-295-3962
Email:melissa.beale@usuhs.edu

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: VP-19-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program (WWSDP) FY2019
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Medical (providing assistance dogs to disabled service members and/or veterans)
Expected Number of Awards: 25
Assistance Listings: 12.750 — Uniformed Services University Medical Research Projects
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Mar 01, 2019
Last Updated Date: Dec 20, 2018
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 01, 2019
Archive Date: Mar 31, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000
Award Ceiling: $0
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations who are in the business of training and providing service dogs. Pass-through entities will not be considered.

Additional Information

Agency Name: USUHS Medical Research Projects
Description:

Beginning in FY2015, Congress appropriated $1,000,000 for the WWSDP to fund a competitive grants program. This program continues in FY2019 under the authority of the Defense Health Program, Operations & Maintenance, therapeutic service dog training program. The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is authorized by 10 U.S.C. 2113(g)(1)(A) to make grants to any nonprofit entity. Historically, USU has solicited grant applications from nonprofit institutions committed to connecting service dogs with service members and veterans. USU obligated $1,000,000 in FY2015, $5,000,000 in FY2016, and FY2017 and $10,000,000 in FY2018 to carry out this program. USU intends to award multiple, 12-month grants (subject to availability of funding) to eligible nonprofit organizations to continue this program in FY2019. 

All applications shall be submitted as outlined in this FOA. The Program Announcement (PA) number for this FOA is VP-19-001. All applications must be submitted electronically through the NIH ASSIST portal. Information on applying through ASSIST is outlined in the FOA.

USU plans to obligate approximately $10,000,000 in grants to successful applicants for the WWSDP in FY2019. The number of grants to be awarded and the amount of funding per grant is to be determined based upon the quality of the applications. On average, since the Program’s inception, USU awarded grants to 21 Recipients with an average funding amount of approximately $251,500 per award with awards ranging from $45,000 to $586,800. Funding provided through this program is not intended to finance new programs or initiatives, but to support the operations of existing programs. The planned period of performance for the FY2019 WWSDP is June 2019 through June 2020. Past Recipients of WWSDP grants are eligible to apply and compete for FY2019 WWSDP grants; however, applications for renewal or supplementation of existing awards will not be considered. 

The WWSDP is limited to nonprofit organizations subject to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) of the tax code. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations who have been established for the purpose of training and providing service dogs. Pass-through entities will not be considered. Organizations should be able to tailor a comprehensive plan to establish and operate a program to provide assistance dogs to Service Members and/or Veterans with disabilities. An applicant’s failure to meet eligibility criteria by the application deadline will preclude USU from making an award to the applicant.


Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melissa Beale

Chief, Research Support Division

Phone 301-295-3962
Email:melissa.beale@usuhs.edu

Folder 311379 Full Announcement-WWSDP FOA -> FOA – WWSDP 2019_19Dec2018 Final.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Melissa Beale
Chief, Research Support Division
Phone 301-295-3962
Email: melissa.beale@usuhs.edu
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
12.750 VP-19-001 VP-19-001 WWSDP PKG00247100 Dec 20, 2018 Mar 18, 2019 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

311379 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

311379 SF424B-1.1.pdf

311379 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf

311379 SF424A-1.0.pdf

311379 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

311379 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf

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