This grant, the Autism Field-Initiated Innovative Research Studies (Autism FIRST) program, is designed to support empirical research advancing evidence on early screening and interventions. Its primary purpose is to improve the health and well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities (DD) across their lifespan. A key focus is on testing innovative strategies to address critical issues, particularly for underserved populations. The program seeks to generate new evidence where effectiveness is limited and access to diagnosis and treatment is low. It encourages applied and translational research, utilizing primary data collection among underserved groups, to inform public health efforts and promote health equity, family well-being, and service access.
Opportunity ID: 349431
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-24-048 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Autism Field-Initiated Innovative Research Studies (Autism FIRST) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=7ba008ec-4504-43af-a2d3-c33871d342ee |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.877 — Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 04, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | You can apply if your organization is a: Public or private entity, including research centers or networks Community-based organization Tribal (governments, organizations)You are required to submit proof of non-profit status as Attachment 5 (if applicable). A foreign applicant will need to be affiliated with a U.S. entity (i.e., university, institution) with a U.S. EIN established and recognized by HRSA to be considered a public or nonprofit institution of higher learning or a public or private nonprofit agency. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: | This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the FY 2024 Autism Field-Initiated Innovative Research Studies (Autism FIRST) program. The purpose of the Autism FIRST program is to support empirical research that advances the evidence on early screening and interventions to improve the health and well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities (DD) across the lifespan. The Autism FIRST program aims to achieve this goal by testing the implementation of new and/or innovative strategies that address critical issues affecting the health and receipt of related health services among children, adolescents, and young adults with autism/DD, with a special focus on addressing the needs of underserved populations. The Autism FIRST program objectives to be accomplished during the period of performance are to: • Generate new evidence to address the needs of underserved autistic/DD populations for whom there is limited evidence of the effectiveness of interventions, and limited access to screening, diagnosis, and treatment for autism/DD; • Conduct and disseminate findings from applied and/or translational research on critical and emerging autism/DD issues using a research design including collection of primary data among underserved populations, with a special focus on children, adolescents, and young adults up to the age of 26. • Inform public health efforts to improve delivery of health and related services through studies that are generalizable and replicable for underserved autism/DD populations; and • Align research with MCHB’s Strategic Research Issues and Blueprint for Change, with an emphasis on promoting health equity, family and child well-being and quality of life, and access to services; For more details, see Program Requirements and Expectations |
| 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
AutismFirst@hrsa.gov Email:AutismFirst@hrsa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | Jan 24, 2024 | |
| Jan 04, 2024 | ||
| Jul 19, 2023 | ||
| updated Contact | Jul 19, 2023 | |
| added MCHB Tag | Jul 19, 2023 | |
| Jul 19, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-24-048 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Autism Field-Initiated Innovative Research Studies (Autism FIRST) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=7ba008ec-4504-43af-a2d3-c33871d342ee |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.877 — Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 04, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | You can apply if your organization is a: Public or private entity, including research centers or networks Community-based organization Tribal (governments, organizations)You are required to submit proof of non-profit status as Attachment 5 (if applicable). A foreign applicant will need to be affiliated with a U.S. entity (i.e., university, institution) with a U.S. EIN established and recognized by HRSA to be considered a public or nonprofit institution of higher learning or a public or private nonprofit agency. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: | This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the FY 2024 Autism Field-Initiated Innovative Research Studies (Autism FIRST) program. The purpose of the Autism FIRST program is to support empirical research that advances the evidence on early screening and interventions to improve the health and well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities (DD) across the lifespan. The Autism FIRST program aims to achieve this goal by testing the implementation of new and/or innovative strategies that address critical issues affecting the health and receipt of related health services among children, adolescents, and young adults with autism/DD, with a special focus on addressing the needs of underserved populations. The Autism FIRST program objectives to be accomplished during the period of performance are to: • Generate new evidence to address the needs of underserved autistic/DD populations for whom there is limited evidence of the effectiveness of interventions, and limited access to screening, diagnosis, and treatment for autism/DD; • Conduct and disseminate findings from applied and/or translational research on critical and emerging autism/DD issues using a research design including collection of primary data among underserved populations, with a special focus on children, adolescents, and young adults up to the age of 26. • Inform public health efforts to improve delivery of health and related services through studies that are generalizable and replicable for underserved autism/DD populations; and • Align research with MCHB’s Strategic Research Issues and Blueprint for Change, with an emphasis on promoting health equity, family and child well-being and quality of life, and access to services; For more details, see Program Requirements and Expectations |
| 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
AutismFirst@hrsa.gov Email:AutismFirst@hrsa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-24-048 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Autism Field-Initiated Innovative Research Studies (Autism FIRST) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=7ba008ec-4504-43af-a2d3-c33871d342ee |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.877 — Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 04, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Independent school districts Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | You can apply if your organization is a: Public or private entity, including research centers or networks Community-based organization Tribal (governments, organizations) You are required to submit proof of non-profit status as Attachment 5. A foreign applicant will need to be affiliated with a U.S. entity (i.e., university, institution) with a U.S. EIN established and recognized by HRSA to be considered a public or nonprofit institution of higher learning or a public or private nonprofit agency. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: | This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the FY 2024 Autism Field-Initiated Innovative Research Studies (Autism FIRST) program. The purpose of the Autism FIRST program is to support empirical research that advances the evidence on early screening and interventions to improve the health and well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities (DD) across the lifespan. The Autism FIRST program aims to achieve this goal by testing the implementation of new and/or innovative strategies that address critical issues affecting the health and receipt of related health services among children, adolescents, and young adults with autism/DD, with a special focus on addressing the needs of underserved populations. The Autism FIRST program objectives to be accomplished during the period of performance are to: • Generate new evidence to address the needs of underserved autistic/DD populations for whom there is limited evidence of the effectiveness of interventions, and limited access to screening, diagnosis, and treatment for autism/DD; • Conduct and disseminate findings from applied and/or translational research on critical and emerging autism/DD issues using a research design including collection of primary data among underserved populations, with a special focus on children, adolescents, and young adults up to the age of 26. • Inform public health efforts to improve delivery of health and related services through studies that are generalizable and replicable for underserved autism/DD populations; and • Align research with MCHB’s Strategic Research Issues and Blueprint for Change, with an emphasis on promoting health equity, family and child well-being and quality of life, and access to services; For more details, see Program Requirements and Expectations |
| 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
AutismFirst@hrsa.gov Email:AutismFirst@hrsa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-24-048 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Autism Field-Initiated Innovative Research Studies (Autism FIRST) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.877 — Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: |
The purpose the Autism FIRST program is to support empirical research that advances the evidence on early screening and interventions to improve the health of children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities across the lifespan. Research should include a special focus on addressing the needs of underserved populations and, as appropriate, engage families. MCHB |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:AutismFirst@hrsa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-24-048 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Autism Field-Initiated Research Studies (Autism FIRST) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.877 — Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 02, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: |
The purpose the Autism FIRST program is to support empirical research that advances the evidence on early screening and interventions to improve the health of children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities across the lifespan. Research should include a special focus on addressing the needs of underserved populations and, as appropriate, engage families. MCHB |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:AutismFirst@hrsa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-24-048 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Autism Field-Initiated Research Studies (Autism FIRST) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.877 — Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: |
The purpose the Autism FIRST program is to support empirical research that advances the evidence on early screening and interventions to improve the health of children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities across the lifespan. Research should include a special focus on addressing the needs of underserved populations and, as appropriate, engage families. MCHB |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:EPerchak@hrsa.gov and SVarghese@hrsa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-24-048 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Autism Field-Initiated Research Studies (Autism FIRST) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.877 — Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: |
The purpose the Autism FIRST program is to support empirical research that advances the evidence on early screening and interventions to improve the health of children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities across the lifespan. Research should include a special focus on addressing the needs of underserved populations and, as appropriate, engage families. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:EPerchak@hrsa.gov and SVarghese@hrsa.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 349431 Full Announcement-HRSA-24-048 -> MCHB-HRSA-24-048 (R41) Autism-FIRST-Final-Mod-1-24-24.pdf
Folder 349431 Other Supporting Documents-Notice -> HELP WITH GRANTS.GOV ERROR MESSAGES.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration AutismFirst@hrsa.gov Email: AutismFirst@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-24-048 | Autism Field-Initiated Innovative Research Studies (Autism FIRST) | PKG00284329 | Jan 04, 2024 | Apr 03, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349431 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
349431 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
349431 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
349431 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
349431 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
349431 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
349431 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
349431 RR_SubawardBudget_3_0-3.0.pdf
349431 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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