The Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) offers the Autism Research Consortium (Autism RC) grant, merging prior research programs. This grant addresses the critical need for effective interventions and services for children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities (DD). With 3.6% of children aged 3-17 diagnosed with autism, disparities in diagnosis and care persist. Recipients will form research-practice partnerships with community organizations and MCHB programs. The grant’s purpose is to translate and implement evidence-based interventions, enhancing physical and behavioral health and improving systems of care for autistic children and those with DD across their lifespan, advancing the evidence base.
Opportunity ID: 355631
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-25-021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Autism Research Consortium (Autism RC) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=f0ada66b-aea2-47a5-8025-71698423b113 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.877 — Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Small businesses City or township governments 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) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | These types of domestic organizations may apply. Domestic means the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Public institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status For-profit organizations, including small businesses State, county, city, township, and special district governments, including the District of Columbia, domestic territories, and freely associated states Independent school districts Native American tribal governments Native American tribal organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: | The Maternal and Child Health Bureau Research Consortium Program (MCHB RCP) creates a national group of researchers to study maternal and child health (MCH). In the past, MCHB funded research networks, single investigator innovation studies, and field-initiated research studies. The MCHB RCP merges these programs into one. In FY25, this NOFO replaces the Research Network program, including the Autism Intervention Research Network on Behavioral Health (AIR-B) and the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P). Parent-reported data from the 2022 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) documented that 3.6% of children ages 3-17 years had a current diagnosis of autism, representing nearly 2.2 million children and adolescents.[5] Autistic children have higher rates of co-occurring mental and behavioral health conditions compared to children without autism, and access to adequate health care is a significant challenge for children with autism.[6] Of particular concern are the disparities in timing of diagnosis, access to services, and quality of care.[7] Research about effective and scalable interventions and services is needed to address the diverse and complex needs of autistic children and their families, with a focus on underserved and vulnerable populations. Autism RC recipients will develop research-practice partnerships[8] with community organizations, people and families with lived experience,[9] and MCHB programs. Through these partnerships, you will identify best practices for maximizing the impact of research. Research Centers will improve systems of care by translating and implementing evidence-based interventions to improve physical and behavioral health of children with autism and other DD across the lifespan. The Autism RC will advance the evidence base on effective interventions, services, supports, and systems for children and adolescents with autism and other DD. Priority areas for the Autism RC were selected based on alignment with MCHB’s strategic priorities including the Blueprint for Change,[10] and the 2021-2023 IACC Strategic Plan.[11] Each application under this NOFO will focus on one of the following categories. We anticipate funding up to 2 awards in each category. You are expected to focus on one or more of the priority topics listed within your chosen category (if applicable). To respond to this NOFO, you must focus on children or adolescents with autism and other DD. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
autism_rc@hrsa.gov Email:autism_rc@hrsa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 355631 Full Announcement-HRSA-25-021 -> MCHB-HRSA-25-021-(UM4)-ARC-final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration autism_rc@hrsa.gov Email: autism_rc@hrsa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.877 | HRSA-25-021 | Autism Research Consortium (Autism RC) | PKG00290221 | Jan 17, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
355631 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
355631 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
355631 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
355631 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
355631 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
355631 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
355631 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
355631 RR_SubawardBudget_3_0-3.0.pdf
355631 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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