The Federal Grant Department is offering this grant to support cutting-edge research focused on the intricate relationship between the human microbiome and radiation injuries. This initiative aims to deepen our understanding of how microbial communities within the body influence the onset, progression, and severity of radiation-induced damage. Specifically, this grant is for the critical purpose of developing novel medical countermeasures (MCMs) that leverage or target the microbiome. The ultimate goal is to create innovative strategies and therapies designed to effectively prevent or mitigate the harmful effects of radiation exposure, enhancing protection and recovery. This funding targets research leading to significant advancements in public health preparedness and response.
Opportunity ID: 335866
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-AI-21-068 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Development of Microbiome-Related Approaches for Diagnosis/Mitigation/Treatment of Radiation Injuries (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.855 — Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 09, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 09, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses County governments Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); 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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support research that will advance the understanding of how the microbiome affects radiation injury and to develop medical countermeasures (MCMs) that target the microbiome to prevent or mitigate radiation injury. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-21-068.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov Email:OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 335866 Full Announcement-RFA-AI-21-068 -> RFA-AI-21-068-Full-Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov Email: OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-F | Use for due dates on or before January 24, 2022 | PKG00269022 | Jan 09, 2022 | Jan 24, 2022 | View | |
| FORMS-G | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2022 | PKG00270431 | Jan 09, 2022 | Feb 09, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
335866 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
335866 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
335866 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
335866 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
335866 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
335866 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
335866 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
335866 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
335866 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
335866 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
335866 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
335866 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
335866 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
335866 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
335866 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
335866 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
335866 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
335866 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
335866 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
335866 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
335866 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
335866 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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