Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research on Community Level Interventions to Prevent Firearm and Related Violence, Injury and Mortality
ID: 337135Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) aimed at supporting research on community-level interventions to prevent firearm and related violence, injury, and mortality. The initiative encourages applications that incorporate multiple intervention levels and sectors, such as health, education, and justice, and emphasizes collaboration with communities and organizations. This research is critical as it addresses the complex causes of violence and suicide, promoting evidence-based prevention methods. Interested applicants can reach out to Dr. Dara R. Blachman-Demner at dara.blachman-demner@nih.gov or by phone at 301-496-8522 for further information, with the FOAs expected to be published in December 2022 and funding anticipated to begin in FY 2022.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dara R. Blachman-Demner, Ph.D.
    (301) 496-8522
    dara.blachman-demner@nih.gov
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