Pennsylvania eMarketplace #RFA 67-2011

Pennsylvania spinal cord injury research grants

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is seeking research applications to improve outcomes for residents with spinal cord injuries. - Government buyer: Pennsylvania Department of Health, through its Office of Procurement and Health Research Office; the opportunity is also identified as a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Health Research Non-Formula Grant. - Opportunity: RFA 67-211, Spinal Cord Injury Research Grant. Applicants select one research tier and propose research aligned with the solicitation’s spinal cord injury priorities. - Grant tiers: - Tier 1 Pilot: up to $200,000 for early-stage research; preliminary data is not required. - Tier 2 Standard: up to $300,000; preliminary or supporting data is generally expected, though a justified pilot project may be considered. - Tier 3 Clinical/Translational: up to $500,000; requires published or in-press preliminary data and a concurrent application to, or funding from, federal or industry sources. - Funding and expected awards: Up to $1,300,030.08 in total funding is available, with approximately three to six awards anticipated. These are grant funding limits, not purchases of products or equipment. - Research scope: Biomedical, clinical, rehabilitation, translational, or health services research intended to improve health or functional outcomes for people with spinal cord injuries. No specific products, hardware, part numbers, or quantities are requested. - Eligibility and location: Applicants must be Pennsylvania-based spinal cord injury research institutions designated as eligible by the Secretary of Health. Applicants and collaborating organizations must be located in Pennsylvania, and most proposed work must take place at Pennsylvania facilities. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, vendors, or named research service providers are identified. - Performance: The anticipated grant period is four years, with a possible extension of up to 90 days by written notice; longer extensions require a formal amendment, and funding is subject to availability.

Description

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is seeking applications for research grants focused on spinal cord injuries. Grantees will conduct research intended to generate knowledge applicable to improving the health of Pennsylvanians living with spinal cord injuries, consistent with Act 77 of 2001. The grant period is July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2031, subject to funding availability; the Department expects to make three to six awards, with total awards not exceeding $1,300,030.08. Eligible applicants are Pennsylvania-based spinal cord injury research institutions, and applications must be submitted by December 10, 2026, at 1:30 PM.

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