The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering new Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This initiative dedicates over $200 million to support projects addressing specific scientific and health challenges. These grants provide significant two-year jumpstart funds for innovative biomedical and behavioral research. NIH Institutes and Centers have pre-selected specific Challenge Topics. The program seeks high-impact research poised to advance science or significantly improve public health, aiming to accelerate critical discoveries and solutions to pressing health issues.
Opportunity ID: 45711
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OD-09-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Recovery Act Limited Competition: NIH Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research (RC1) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Recovery Act |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health Recovery Act |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 200 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.701 — Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 04, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 28, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | NIH has received new funds for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2009 and 2010 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). NIH has designated at least $200 million for a new initiative called the NIH Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research (see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/challenge_award/). This new program will support research on topic areas which address specific scientific and health research challenges in biomedical and behavioral research that would benefit from significant 2-year jumpstart funds. NIH Institute and Centers have selected specific Challenge Topics within each of the Challenge Areas. The research in these Challenge Areas should have a high impact in biomedical or behavioral science and/or public health. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-09-003.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| MOdified to reflect Recovery Act in the Activity Category. | Mar 10, 2009 | |
| Modified to add Recovery Act to the Category Explanation field. | Mar 10, 2009 | |
| Modified to Change Opportunity Category to Recovery Act | Mar 04, 2009 | |
| Mar 04, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OD-09-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Recovery Act Limited Competition: NIH Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research (RC1) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Recovery Act |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health Recovery Act |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 200 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.701 — Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 04, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 28, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | NIH has received new funds for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2009 and 2010 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). NIH has designated at least $200 million for a new initiative called the NIH Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research (see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/challenge_award/). This new program will support research on topic areas which address specific scientific and health research challenges in biomedical and behavioral research that would benefit from significant 2-year jumpstart funds. NIH Institute and Centers have selected specific Challenge Topics within each of the Challenge Areas. The research in these Challenge Areas should have a high impact in biomedical or behavioral science and/or public health. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-09-003.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OD-09-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Recovery Act Limited Competition: NIH Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research (RC1) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Recovery Act |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 200 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.701 — Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 28, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | NIH has received new funds for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2009 and 2010 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). NIH has designated at least $200 million for a new initiative called the NIH Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research (see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/challenge_award/). This new program will support research on topic areas which address specific scientific and health research challenges in biomedical and behavioral research that would benefit from significant 2-year jumpstart funds. NIH Institute and Centers have selected specific Challenge Topics within each of the Challenge Areas. The research in these Challenge Areas should have a high impact in biomedical or behavioral science and/or public health. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-09-003.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OD-09-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Recovery Act Limited Competition: NIH Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research (RC1) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 200 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.701 — Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 04, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 28, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | NIH has received new funds for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2009 and 2010 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). NIH has designated at least $200 million for a new initiative called the NIH Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research (see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/challenge_award/). This new program will support research on topic areas which address specific scientific and health research challenges in biomedical and behavioral research that would benefit from significant 2-year jumpstart funds. NIH Institute and Centers have selected specific Challenge Topics within each of the Challenge Areas. The research in these Challenge Areas should have a high impact in biomedical or behavioral science and/or public health. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-09-003.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OD-09-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Recovery Act Limited Competition: NIH Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research (RC1) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 200 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.701 — Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 04, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 28, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | NIH has received new funds for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2009 and 2010 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). NIH has designated at least $200 million for a new initiative called the NIH Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research (see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/challenge_award/). This new program will support research on topic areas which address specific scientific and health research challenges in biomedical and behavioral research that would benefit from significant 2-year jumpstart funds. NIH Institute and Centers have selected specific Challenge Topics within each of the Challenge Areas. The research in these Challenge Areas should have a high impact in biomedical or behavioral science and/or public health. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-09-003.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.701 | ADOBE-FORMS-A | Adobe-Forms-A | PKG00010842 | Mar 27, 2009 | Apr 27, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
45711 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
45711 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
45711 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
45711 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf
45711 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
45711 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement-1.1.pdf
45711 PHS398_ResearchPlan-1.1.pdf
45711 PHS398_Checklist-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
45711 PHS398_CoverLetter-1.1.pdf
45711 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf