This grant is for the purpose of implementing and rigorously evaluating rapid SARS-CoV-2 testing strategies, specifically targeting communities experiencing COVID-19 health disparities. These two-year research projects aim to evaluate rapid testing interventions to prevent and control COVID-19 transmission among underserved and vulnerable populations. Additionally, the funding supports partnership-driven research focused on implementing and evaluating rapid testing to effectively reduce existing COVID-19 disparities. This initiative is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, PL 117-2, emphasizing community-engaged research to address critical health inequities related to the pandemic. The goal is to develop and assess effective strategies for rapid testing rollout in high-need areas.
Opportunity ID: 338175
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OD-22-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Emergency Award: RADx-UP Community-Engaged Research on Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Testing among Underserved and Vulnerable Populations (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Food and Nutrition Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.113 — Environmental Health |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 07, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private 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 not allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The goals of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) are to implement and rigorously evaluate SARS-CoV-2 rapid testing strategies in communities experiencing COVID-19 health disparities. These two-year Rapid Testing Research Projects will evaluate (1) rapid testing interventions to prevent and control COVID-19 transmission among underserved and vulnerable populations and (2) partnership-driven research to implement and evaluate rapid testing and reduce COVID-19 disparities. The funding for this program is provided from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, PL 117-2. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-22-006.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 338175 Full Announcement-RFA-OD-22-006 -> RFA-OD-22-006-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-G | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2022 | PKG00272123 | Apr 04, 2022 | May 02, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
338175 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
338175 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
338175 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
338175 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
338175 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
338175 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
338175 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
338175 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
338175 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
338175 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
338175 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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