Selection of Appropriate Funding Mechanisms

This SOP has internal roles only.

Purpose

To enable NIAID to fund different award types for extramural activities, such as R01 for a standard research project grant.

Procedure

NIH publishes Types of Grant Programs to define types of grants, cooperative agreements, and other awards ICs use to support extramural research. Not all ICs support all activity codes, and the ICs may use them differently. NIAID has its own list; see Grant Types.

When preparing initiatives, NIAID staff must determine award type. Extramural research activities fall into three main categories: grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. A grant provides assistance to a grantee who is responsible for the performance of the project. A cooperative agreement is a grant that requires substantial scientific involvement of NIAID staff. A contract establishes a procurement relationship between NIAID and a recipient.

Activity codes are three digit identifiers of specific award types, which may group together in different budget presentations to form funding mechanisms, such as R01 and P01 grants.

Program Officers

• Since NIAID supports different types of grants and contracts, it may be difficult to select the appropriate activity code or funding mechanism when writing an initiative. For clarification or guidance, consult with the DEA staff listed below.

Division of Extramural Activities Staff

• Review each initiative concept to determine the appropriateness of funding mechanism and activity code.
• Certify to the NIH Office of Extramural Research that mechanisms and activity codes are appropriate.

Contacts

Grant and contract solicitations: Contact for NIAID Staff

Receipt and referral: Contact for NIAID Staff

If you have knowledge to share or want more information on this topic, email deaweb@niaid.nih.gov with the title of this page or its URL and your question or comment. Thanks for helping us clarify and expand our knowledge base.

Links

Initiative Checklist for DAIDS form

Initiative Checklist for DAIT form

Initiative Checklist for DMID form

NIH Manual Chapter 1820, Selection of Extramural Award Instrument Web site

Cooperative Agreements SOP

Program Announcements SOP

Requests for Applications SOP

Request for Proposals SOP

SIMS SOP

Type of Contract SOP