This grant is designed to significantly advance the field of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) vaccine development. It specifically supports innovative research focused on the discovery and strategic design of novel GAS vaccine candidates. The primary objective is to facilitate the progression of these promising candidates through crucial preclinical evaluation stages. By funding these early-phase efforts, the grant aims to accelerate the identification and refinement of vaccine solutions capable of providing broad and effective protection against various GAS infections. This initiative is critical for addressing a global health challenge by fostering the development of next-generation preventive strategies against GAS, ultimately contributing to improved public health outcomes.
Opportunity ID: 336142
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-AI-21-070 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advancing Group A Streptococcus Vaccine Discovery (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| 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: | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 26, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses |
| 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support discovery and design of novel Group A Streptococcus (GAS) vaccine candidates and their advancement into preclinical evaluation for broad protection against GAS infections. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-21-070.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 336142 Full Announcement-RFA-AI-21-070 -> RFA-AI-21-070-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 | PKG00269855 | Jan 18, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 | View | |
| FORMS-F | Use for due dates on or before January 24, 2022 | PKG00269372 | Jan 18, 2022 | Jan 24, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
336142 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
336142 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
336142 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
336142 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
336142 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
336142 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
336142 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
336142 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
336142 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
336142 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
336142 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
336142 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
336142 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
336142 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
336142 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
336142 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
336142 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
336142 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
336142 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
336142 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
336142 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
336142 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf