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Autism Secondary Data Analysis Research (Autism SDAR)

This funding opportunity supports research projects that analyze existing national data to improve healthcare access and outcomes for children and adolescents with autism and developmental disabilities, particularly in underserved populations.

$480,000
Closed
Nationwide
Grant Description

The Autism Secondary Data Analysis Research (Autism SDAR) Program is a funding opportunity offered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) through the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). This initiative is designed to support research projects that analyze existing national databases or administrative records to improve health outcomes and the accessibility of healthcare services for children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities (DD). The program aims to generate new evidence, address healthcare disparities, and support research that contributes to better care delivery across underserved populations. The Autism SDAR program focuses on utilizing pre-existing datasets rather than collecting new data. The purpose is to answer critical research questions that can help shape public health policies and interventions. The studies funded through this program should align with strategic objectives such as those set by the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee’s Strategic Plan, MCHB’s strategic plan, and the Blueprint for Change. Research projects are expected to have a measurable impact on underserved populations by enhancing access to screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism across the lifespan. The program is expected to fund up to eight 2-year grants, with a maximum annual award amount of $60,000 per grant. The total available funding for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 is $480,000. Successful applicants must complete a secondary data analysis research project, submit at least two manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals, and engage in meaningful mentorship between an early-stage investigator (ESI) and a senior investigator. HRSA emphasizes supporting ESIs from diverse backgrounds to help them establish successful research careers. Eligible applicants for the Autism SDAR program include any public or private entity, such as research centers or networks. This includes institutions of higher education, non-profit entities, state and local governments, independent school districts, tribal governments, and for-profit organizations. However, foreign entities and individuals are not eligible to apply. A crucial requirement for all applicants is to propose an analysis of existing national data sets or administrative records. Projects involving the collection of new data or biological specimens will not be considered. The application process requires detailed planning, including a project abstract, a research narrative, a budget narrative, and supporting attachments such as work plans and organizational charts. Applications will be evaluated based on the significance of the research, methodology, public health impact, performance reporting, and the capabilities of the research team. HRSA expects applications to present a clear, feasible timeline and measurable project objectives. The application deadline is February 25, 2025, with an expected award date of June 1, 2025, and a project start date of July 1, 2025. Successful applicants will be required to submit progress reports, financial reports, and performance evaluations annually, as well as a comprehensive final report detailing the research findings and their implications for public health policy.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - Not specified

Total Program Funding

$480,000

Number of Awards

8

Matching Requirement

No

Additional Details

Expected total available funding in FY 2025: • Autism SDAR: $480,000 Expected number and type of awards: • Autism SDAR: Up to 8 grants

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts

Additional Requirements

Autism SDAR: Any public or private entity, including research centers or networks. • Foreign entities are not eligible to apply. • Individuals are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Types of eligible organizations The following types of domestic* organizations (who are otherwise eligible as per the criteria above) may apply: • Public institutions of higher education • MCH SDAR: Non-profit institutions of higher education; Autism SDAR: private institution of higher education • Private non-profit entities • State, county, city, township, and special district governments, including the District of Columbia, domestic territories, and freely associated states • Independent school districts • Native American tribal governments • Native American tribal organizations * “Domestic” means the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

November 26, 2024

Application Closes

February 25, 2025

Contact Information

Grantor

Sibil Varghese

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