Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Infrastructure for Population Dynamics Research Program (iPOP) (P2C Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is planning to reissue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its Infrastructure for Population Dynamics Research Program (iPOP). This opportunity aims to enhance the national research infrastructure in the field of population dynamics, with a focus on areas relevant to NICHD’s mission. The notice, listed under Forecast ID NOT-HD-24-044, is classified as a discretionary grant and will utilize the P2C activity code, which supports multi-component research resource projects and centers that contribute to biomedical and behavioral research capacity. The iPOP initiative is designed to increase the impact, innovation, and productivity of research in population dynamics. It emphasizes the development of early-stage investigators and seeks to maximize efficiency in research support systems. The infrastructure funded through this program will be critical to expanding the availability and accessibility of resources that support research in demographic, economic, social, and health-related population studies. Clinical trials are not allowed under this opportunity. Expected to be formally posted in March 2025, with a submission deadline projected for July 23, 2025, the award date is estimated to occur by April 26, 2026, with funded projects beginning on or around May 1, 2026. The total funding for the program is approximately $4,179,000, and around nine awards are anticipated. The exact award ceiling and floor are not specified in the forecast. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants. Eligibility is broad and includes a range of entities such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions), small businesses, for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses), public housing authorities, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), and tribal organizations (not federally recognized). State and local governments, independent school districts, and county governments are also eligible. Additional clarification on eligibility is referenced within the opportunity notice itself. This NOFO is currently a forecasted opportunity, giving prospective applicants ample time to prepare collaborative and comprehensive proposals. Interested parties are encouraged to use this period to establish partnerships and develop competitive projects that align with NICHD’s population research priorities. The agency has not indicated a recurring cycle but encourages monitoring for updates on Grants.gov. For questions related to the opportunity, contact can be made via the NIH OPERA DGSI Systems Policy Branch at operasystemspolicy@nih.gov. No phone contact is listed in the forecast. Further information will be made available upon the official posting of the NOFO in Spring 2025.