The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a new funding opportunity, PAR-24-061, titled “Nursing Research Education Program in Firearm Injury Prevention Research: Short Courses.” This program aims to support the development and implementation of short courses to prepare nurse scientists and scientists in related fields to conduct research in firearm injury prevention. With an award ceiling of $200,000, this initiative is a part of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) Strategic Plan.
Eligibility for this grant extends to a wide range of applicants, including educational institutions, government entities, and various nonprofit organizations. The program seeks to build upon existing knowledge and methods in injury prevention to advance research specifically in firearm injury. It emphasizes the importance of addressing inequities in firearm injuries and encourages research at individual, community, institutional, and structural levels. This funding opportunity underscores the NIH’s commitment to advancing nursing research and education in critical public health issues, with a focus on reducing firearm injuries and enhancing community health and safety.
Opportunity ID: 351005
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-24-061 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Nursing Research Education Program in Firearm Injury Prevention Research: Short Courses (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| CFDA Number(s): | 93.361 — Nursing Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 25, 2026 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 25, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education County governments State governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments |
| 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 Organizations) 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: | This program will support the development and implementation of short courses to prepare nurse scientists, and scientists in aligned fields, to conduct firearm injury prevention research in support of the NINR Strategic Plan (https://www.ninr.nih.gov/aboutninr/ninr-mission-and-strategic-plan). Applications are encouraged that build on the existing knowledge, approaches, methods, and techniques related to injury prevention to advance research specifically in the area of firearm injury. Applications should include content related to inequities in firearm injuries (e.g., race, ethnicity, socioeconomic position, gender, geography, and their intersections) and research at the individual, community, institutional, and structural levels. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-061.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov |