Requests for Proposals

Funding Opportunity Announcement: Administrative Supplements to NIH-Funded Program Projects/Center Grants: Research Relevant to the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
The NIH Institutes and Centers (participating centers include: NCI, NIAAA, NIEHS, NIDA, NHLBI, NIMH, and NICHD) have announced an Administrative Supplement opportunity available to eligible NIH awardees with active P01, P50, and P60 grants. Depending on the funding mechanism and the scope of the eligible "parent" award, the supplemental funding may be requested to augment research projects relevant to smoking and tobacco products and/or their constituents. Following the federal Tobacco Control Act, the NIH and the FDA have formed an interagency partnership to foster and facilitate research relevant to tobacco regulations. The administrative supplements program and other FDA-NIH initiatives are intended to provide a rapid mechanism for the FDA to promote research and generate findings needed to inform the development of regulations pertaining to the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of tobacco products. Consistent with the FDA CTP mission, this Notice seeks administrative supplements that expand, enhance, or facilitate research relevant to these issues. Administrative Supplement Requests in response to this funding announcement must be received on or before 5 p.m. EST April 6, 2012. Click here for complete information on funding notice # NOT-CA-12-007.

Request for Applications: Regional Indoor Environments: Reducing Public Exposure to Indoor Pollutants
A request for applications from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) solicits applications from regional, state, or local level organizations for projects to conduct demonstration, training, education and/or outreach activities to reduce exposure to indoor air contaminants (including tobacco smoke) and yield measurable environmental outcomes, primarily in homes and schools. States, local governments, territories, federally recognized Indian tribes, and possessions of the U.S. may apply. Applications are due April 12, 2012, 4:00 p.m. EDT. Click here to learn more about the funding opportunity.

Funding Opportunity Announcement: Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program
The FDA Center for Tobacco Products has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) regarding the availability of an estimated 12-15 cooperative agreements to be awarded through the Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program. The goal of the program is to educate Americans about the risks of tobacco products. It seeks to increase capacity at the community level in the areas of health communication and education that address federal tobacco regulations and the public health goals of the Tobacco Control Act. Funding recipients must implement a comprehensive public education and/or communication program that addresses federal tobacco regulations and the public health goals which flow directly from them, as identified in the applicant’s needs assessment and that will improve health outcomes for members of target population(s). Click here to learn more about the program or click here to download the request for applications. Prospective applicants should plan to attend a pre-application webinar on April 5, 2012 from 1:00-2:30 pm Eastern Time. Letters of intent are due by April 9 and applications must be submitted by May 9, 2012.

Call for Proposals: County Health Rankings and Roadmaps Program
The County Health Roadmaps project includes several efforts to–using the County Health Rankings model–support local communities, national partners and leaders across all sectors to improve health. This second call for proposals of the Roadmaps to Health Community Grants will support collaborations of partners implementing policy or system changes to address one of the social or economic factors that, as defined by the County Health Rankings, most strongly influence health outcomes in their community. These include: education; employment and income; family and social support; and community safety. Up to 20 grants of up to $200,000 each will be awarded through this solicitation. Click here for more details and how to apply. The deadline for proposals is May 2, 2012 3:00 PM EDT.

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