Opportunity Information: Apply for PA FPR 18 001
The FY18 Office of Population Affairs Research Grant Priorities opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA FPR 18 001) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, focused on strengthening the evidence base for family planning. The program aims to fund research that collects and analyzes data on high-priority issues affecting family planning services and outcomes, with an emphasis on practical findings that can inform service delivery, program design, and linkages across related health systems. Up to 10 awards were anticipated, with an award ceiling of $400,000 per grant. The opportunity was posted on November 7, 2017, with an application closing date of March 30, 2018.
Projects supported under this announcement are required to align with one of three specific research focus areas, and each application must address only one focus area (though applicants are allowed to submit multiple applications as long as each is distinct and tied to a single priority). The first focus area targets the family planning needs of women and men of child-bearing age who have opioid or other substance use disorders. The central goal here is research that improves connections between family planning services and substance use screening and treatment, essentially looking at how systems can better coordinate so that individuals with substance use disorders can access both reproductive health care and appropriate screening or treatment services without falling through gaps in care.
The second focus area addresses discontinuation of reversible contraceptive methods, with particular attention to barriers that prevent people from stopping a method when they want to. This includes research into why individuals discontinue methods and what obstacles exist in receiving timely services related to discontinuation, such as removal of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) including intrauterine devices/systems and implants. The underlying intent is to generate evidence that supports improvements in patient-centered care and service availability, especially around ensuring that discontinuation and removal services are accessible, responsive, and aligned with client preferences.
The third focus area shifts to fertility and is aimed at evaluating alternatives that could improve the conception process for individuals and couples trying to become pregnant through vaginal intercourse. The priority is research that increases the ability of couples to conceive without relying on assisted reproductive technology (ART), intrauterine insemination, or ovarian hyperstimulation. In practice, this means studying approaches that may help with conception through less intensive, non-ART pathways, potentially improving access and options for those who are trying to conceive.
Eligibility for the program is broad and includes various levels of government (state, county, city/township, special districts), public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with some eligibility details referenced in the full announcement). The funding activity category is health, and the CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 93.974. Additional governing context and program-related guidance, including Title X statutes and policies, are made available through the Office of Population Affairs website.Apply for PA FPR 18 001
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY18 Office of Population Affairs Research Grant Priorities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.974.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 07, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 30, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, 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, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the FY18 Office of Population Affairs Research Grant Priorities program.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA FPR 18 001.
3) Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, through the Office of Population Affairs.
4) Is this a discretionary grant program?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary grant program.
5) What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program is intended to strengthen the evidence base for family planning by funding research that collects and analyzes data on high-priority issues affecting family planning services and outcomes. The emphasis is on producing practical findings that can inform service delivery, program design, and linkages across related health systems.
6) What type of projects does the program want to fund?
The program supports research projects that collect and analyze data on high-priority family planning topics, with a focus on results that can be used to improve how services are delivered, how programs are designed, and how family planning connects to other parts of the health system.
7) How many awards were anticipated?
Up to 10 awards were anticipated under this announcement.
8) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $400,000 per grant.
9) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 7, 2017.
10) What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was March 30, 2018.
11) What research areas are eligible under this announcement?
Projects must align with one of three specific research focus areas: (1) family planning needs among people of child-bearing age with opioid or other substance use disorders; (2) discontinuation of reversible contraception, including barriers to stopping a method and obtaining timely discontinuation/removal services (including LARC removal); and (3) evaluating alternatives that could improve conception through vaginal intercourse without relying on ART, intrauterine insemination, or ovarian hyperstimulation.
12) Do applicants have to choose only one research focus area?
Yes. Each application must address only one of the three focus areas.
13) Can an applicant submit more than one application?
Yes. Applicants are allowed to submit multiple applications as long as each application is distinct and each is tied to a single research priority (one focus area per application).
14) What is Focus Area 1 about?
Focus Area 1 targets the family planning needs of women and men of child-bearing age who have opioid or other substance use disorders. The central goal is research that improves connections between family planning services and substance use screening and treatment, including how systems can coordinate so individuals can access both reproductive health care and appropriate screening/treatment services without gaps in care.
15) What kinds of system linkages does Focus Area 1 emphasize?
The emphasis is on better coordination between family planning services and substance use screening and treatment, so that clients can obtain needed reproductive health care and substance use-related services in a more connected way.
16) What is Focus Area 2 about?
Focus Area 2 addresses discontinuation of reversible contraceptive methods, especially barriers that prevent people from stopping a method when they want to. This includes examining reasons for discontinuation and obstacles to receiving timely discontinuation-related services, including removal of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) such as intrauterine devices/systems and implants.
17) Does Focus Area 2 specifically include LARC removal issues?
Yes. The description explicitly includes barriers related to removal of LARC methods, including intrauterine devices/systems and implants.
18) What is the intent behind Focus Area 2 research?
The intent is to generate evidence that supports improvements in patient-centered care and service availability, particularly ensuring that discontinuation and removal services are accessible, responsive, and aligned with client preferences.
19) What is Focus Area 3 about?
Focus Area 3 is fertility-focused and aims to evaluate alternatives that could improve the conception process for individuals and couples trying to become pregnant through vaginal intercourse.
20) What approaches are prioritized under Focus Area 3?
The priority is research that increases the ability of couples to conceive without relying on assisted reproductive technology (ART), intrauterine insemination, or ovarian hyperstimulation. In other words, it centers on less intensive, non-ART pathways that may improve access and options for those trying to conceive.
21) What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is health.
22) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 93.974.
23) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: various levels of government (state, county, city/township, special districts), public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with some eligibility details referenced in the full announcement).
24) Are nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status, with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
25) Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations are included in the eligibility list.
26) Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are included in the eligibility list.
27) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education are included in the eligibility list.
28) Where can applicants find governing context and program-related guidance?
The announcement notes that additional governing context and program-related guidance, including Title X statutes and policies, are available through the Office of Population Affairs website.
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