Opportunity Information: Apply for PA FPR 18 002
The FY18 Office of Population Affairs Research Grant Priorities (Funding Opportunity Number PA FPR 18 002) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, designed to support family planning research that collects and analyzes data on issues important to the family planning field. The announcement anticipates making up to 10 awards, with a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $400,000 per grant. The opportunity was posted on November 7, 2017, with an original application deadline of March 30, 2018, and it falls under CFDA 93.974.
The program is open to a broad range of applicants across the public and nonprofit sectors. Eligible entities include state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the nonprofit categories excluding institutions of higher education). The listing also includes an "Others" category that points applicants to additional eligibility clarification in the full announcement.
Funded projects must align with one of three specific research focus areas, each aimed at generating practical evidence that can improve services, linkages, and outcomes in family planning. First, the opportunity prioritizes research on meeting the family planning needs of women and men who have opioid or other substance use disorders. The emphasis is on studies that can strengthen the connection between family planning services and substance use screening and treatment, particularly for people of child-bearing age, with the goal of improving coordinated care and service integration.
Second, the announcement calls for research that investigates why people discontinue reversible contraceptive methods and what barriers they face when trying to do so. A central service-related concern in this area is access to discontinuation support, including timely removal of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) such as intrauterine devices/systems and contraceptive implants. Projects under this focus are expected to produce data that can inform improvements in counseling, service delivery practices, and systems that affect a patients ability to stop or switch methods when desired.
Third, the opportunity supports evaluation of alternative options intended to improve the fertility process for individuals and couples trying to conceive 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 area targets evidence-building around non-ART approaches that may help people achieve pregnancy through intercourse, with an eye toward identifying effective strategies, tools, or service models.
Applicants are allowed to submit more than one application under this funding opportunity, but each application must address only one of the three focus areas rather than combining multiple priorities into a single proposal. The notice also points applicants to key Title X-related materials (the statute, regulations, legislative mandates, program guidelines, and policy notices) available through the Office of Population Affairs website, signaling that applicants should be familiar with the broader Title X context that informs family planning program standards and expectations.Apply for PA FPR 18 002
- 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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FAQs: FY18 Office of Population Affairs Research Grant Priorities (PA FPR 18 002)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY18 Office of Population Affairs (OPA) Research Grant Priorities program (Funding Opportunity Number PA FPR 18 002), a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. It is designed to support family planning research that collects and analyzes data on issues important to the family planning field.
What is the purpose of the grant program?
The purpose is to fund research that generates practical evidence for the family planning field by collecting and analyzing data on priority issues, with the intent to improve services, linkages, and outcomes in family planning.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, through the Office of Population Affairs (OPA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA FPR 18 002.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.974.
How many awards does the announcement anticipate making?
The announcement anticipates making up to 10 awards.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount is $400,000 per grant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 7, 2017.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was March 30, 2018.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
The program is open to a broad range of applicants across the public and nonprofit sectors. Eligible entities listed include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- An "Others" category (with direction to see the full announcement for additional eligibility clarification)
Are nonprofit organizations eligible if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. The eligibility listing includes nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are included as eligible applicants.
Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations are included as eligible applicants.
Are local governments eligible to apply?
Yes. County, city or township, and special district governments are listed as eligible.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible entities.
What research topics will be funded?
Funded projects must align with one of three specific research focus areas identified in the announcement. Each focus area is intended to generate practical evidence to improve services, linkages, and outcomes in family planning.
What are the three research focus areas?
The three focus areas are:
- Meeting the family planning needs of women and men who have opioid or other substance use disorders
- Understanding why people discontinue reversible contraceptive methods and barriers to discontinuation (including access to timely LARC removal)
- Evaluating alternative options intended to improve the fertility process for individuals and couples trying to conceive through vaginal intercourse, without relying on ART, intrauterine insemination, or ovarian hyperstimulation
What does the first focus area (opioid/substance use disorders) emphasize?
This priority emphasizes research that strengthens the connection between family planning services and substance use screening and treatment, particularly for people of child-bearing age. The goal is to improve coordinated care and service integration for women and men with opioid or other substance use disorders.
What does the second focus area (discontinuation of reversible contraception) emphasize?
This priority calls for research on why people discontinue reversible contraceptive methods and what barriers they face when trying to do so. A central concern is access to discontinuation support, including timely removal of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) such as intrauterine devices/systems and contraceptive implants. Projects are expected to generate data that can inform improvements in counseling, service delivery practices, and systems that affect a patient's ability to stop or switch methods when desired.
Does the second focus area specifically mention LARC removal?
Yes. The announcement highlights timely removal of LARC, including intrauterine devices/systems and contraceptive implants, as a key service-related concern under this focus area.
What does the third focus area (non-ART fertility options) emphasize?
This priority supports evaluation of alternative options intended to improve the fertility process for individuals and couples trying to conceive through vaginal intercourse. The emphasis is on increasing the ability to conceive without relying on assisted reproductive technology (ART), intrauterine insemination, or ovarian hyperstimulation, and on building evidence around non-ART approaches that may help people achieve pregnancy through intercourse.
Can a single application address more than one focus area?
No. Each application must address only one of the three focus areas. Applicants should not combine multiple priorities into a single proposal.
Can an applicant submit more than one application?
Yes. Applicants are allowed to submit more than one application under this funding opportunity, as long as each application addresses only one focus area.
What kind of research is the program looking for overall?
The program is intended to support family planning research that collects and analyzes data on issues important to the field, with a practical orientation toward improving services, strengthening linkages across systems of care, and improving outcomes.
How does Title X relate to this opportunity?
The notice points applicants to key Title X-related materials (including the statute, regulations, legislative mandates, program guidelines, and policy notices) available through the OPA website. This signals that applicants should be familiar with the broader Title X context that informs family planning program standards and expectations.
Where are applicants directed for additional eligibility clarification?
The eligibility list includes an "Others" category that points applicants to additional eligibility clarification in the full announcement.
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