The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) offers this grant to provide critical operations support for Biosafety Level 4 (BSL4) facilities at the National Biocontainment Laboratories (NBLs) located at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and Boston University. This limited competition solicitation ensures continued funding for essential services, including facility maintenance, biosecurity, environmental health and safety compliance, and specialized research support. The NBLs serve as a vital national resource, enabling clinical and laboratory research and testing on hazardous biological agents. This effort directly supports NIAID’s Biodefense Research Agenda and broader infectious disease initiatives. Utilizing the UC7 award mechanism, NIAID anticipates committing up to $30 million annually through Fiscal Year 2016 for these crucial operations.
Opportunity ID: 55125
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-AI-10-018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Biocontainment Laboratories (NBLs) Operations Support Limited Competition (UC7) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.856 — Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 01, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 16, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX Boston University, Boston, MA |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | Purpose. This FOA issued by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health, is a limited competition solicitation intended to continue operations support under the UC7 mechanism for Biosafety Level 4 (BSL4) facilities at the National Biocontainment Laboratories at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas and Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. Operations support is provided in the following areas: facility maintenance and operations; biosecurity; environmental health and safety regulations and requirements; regulatory compliance; and specialized research support services. The NBLs will serve as a national resource for efforts in conducting clinical and laboratory (in vitro and in vivo) research and testing on hazardous biological agents in support of NIAIDs Biodefense Research Agenda (http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/biodefenserelated/biodefense/about/pages/strategicplan.aspx) and other infectious diseases. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the UC7 award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NIAID intends to commit up to $30 million in total costs annually in Fiscal Years 2011-2016 to fund the NBLs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-10-018.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 Archive Date based on new Expiration Date, per NOT-AI-10-037. | Jul 01, 2010 | |
| Jul 01, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-AI-10-018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Biocontainment Laboratories (NBLs) Operations Support Limited Competition (UC7) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.856 — Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 01, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 16, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX Boston University, Boston, MA |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | Purpose. This FOA issued by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health, is a limited competition solicitation intended to continue operations support under the UC7 mechanism for Biosafety Level 4 (BSL4) facilities at the National Biocontainment Laboratories at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas and Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. Operations support is provided in the following areas: facility maintenance and operations; biosecurity; environmental health and safety regulations and requirements; regulatory compliance; and specialized research support services. The NBLs will serve as a national resource for efforts in conducting clinical and laboratory (in vitro and in vivo) research and testing on hazardous biological agents in support of NIAIDs Biodefense Research Agenda (http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/biodefenserelated/biodefense/about/pages/strategicplan.aspx) and other infectious diseases. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the UC7 award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NIAID intends to commit up to $30 million in total costs annually in Fiscal Years 2011-2016 to fund the NBLs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-10-018.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-AI-10-018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Biocontainment Laboratories (NBLs) Operations Support Limited Competition (UC7) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.856 — Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 01, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 13, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX Boston University, Boston, MA |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | Purpose. This FOA issued by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health, is a limited competition solicitation intended to continue operations support under the UC7 mechanism for Biosafety Level 4 (BSL4) facilities at the National Biocontainment Laboratories at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas and Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. Operations support is provided in the following areas: facility maintenance and operations; biosecurity; environmental health and safety regulations and requirements; regulatory compliance; and specialized research support services. The NBLs will serve as a national resource for efforts in conducting clinical and laboratory (in vitro and in vivo) research and testing on hazardous biological agents in support of NIAIDs Biodefense Research Agenda (http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/biodefenserelated/biodefense/about/pages/strategicplan.aspx) and other infectious diseases. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the UC7 award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NIAID intends to commit up to $30 million in total costs annually in Fiscal Years 2011-2016 to fund the NBLs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-10-018.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 |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
There are no packages on this grant.
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
