Selected Recipients for this Program

Not Applicable.

Uses and Use Restrictions

To support research and other projects that strengthen knowledge and understanding of dietary supplements and translation of that knowledge into effective prevention strategies.

Awards are limited by availability of funds.

Specific restrictions are outlined in each funding opportunity announcement.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Awards can be made to domestic, public or private, non-profit or profit organization, institution of higher learning, university, hospital, laboratory, or other institution including state and local units of government and tribal entities.

Some initiatives will accept applications from foreign organizations.

Additional details on eligibility will be specified in the funding opportunity announcement.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Institutions as described above.

Credentials/Documentation

Applications must be submitted in compliance with instructions provided with each initiative. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Aplication and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable.

Environmental impact information is not required for this program.

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.

12372.

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

Award Procedures

Competitive peer reviewed applications are reviewed for scientific and technical merit by a scientific review group; and for program relevance by a national advisory council/board. Administrative supplements are reviewed for merit and relevance by NIH scientific staff.

Deadlines

Not Applicable.

Authorization

NIH Revitalization Act of 1993, 22 Stat. , U.S.C 289(A)(1).

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 120 to 180 days.

Appeals

A principal investigator may question the substantive or procedural aspects of his/her application by communication with the NIH scientific/research contact as provided in the initiative.

Renewals

Administrative supplements are not renewable. Other programs may be renewable and applicants must review the funding opportunity announcement for further guidance.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Almost all awards are made for at least one year. Applicants should refer to the specific funding opportunity announcement for further detail. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Applicants must submit annual progress reports and a final closeout progress report.

A final invention statement and Certification is also required at the end of the project.

SF425 cash reports must be submitted on a quarterly basis.

Applicants must submit annual progress reports and a final closeout progress report.

A final SF425 expenditure report is required at the end of the project.

Progress reports will be monitored annually.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.

Records

Grantees must generally retain financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports and all other records that are required by the terms of a grant or may reasonably be considered pertinent to a grant for a period of 3 years from the date the annual FSR is submitted. For awards under SNAP (other than those to foreign organizations and Federal institutions), the 3-year retention period will be calculated from the date the FSR is submitted. Those grantees must maintain the records pertinent to the entire competitive segment for 3 years from the date of submission of the annual FSR to NIH. Foreign organizations and Federal institutions must retain records for 3 years from the date of the annual FSR to NIH. Office of Dietary Supplements will adhere to the requirements specified in 45 CFR 75, specifically: §75.361 - Retention requirements for records. §75.362 - Requests for transfer or records. §75.363 - Methods for collection, transmission and storage of information. §75.364 - Access to records. §75.365 - Restrictions on public access to records.

Financial Information

Account Identification

75-4084-6-0-000 - Office of Dietary Supplements.

Obigations

(Project Grants) FY 16 $1,871,822; FY 17 est $2,000,000; and FY 18 est $2,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

The maximum funding under future program announcements is $100,000 for any single award per year.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Regional Agency Offices. Office of Dietary Supplements.

Headquarters Office

Cindy D. Davis 6100 Executive Blvd, Suite 3B01 , Rockville, Maryland 20852 Email: davisci@mail.nih.gov Phone: 301-496-0168

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.