Integration of Food and Nutrition into Prevention, Care, and Treatment of HIV Infection and AIDS (R03)

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Integration of Food and Nutrition into Prevention, Care, and Treatment of HIV Infection and AIDS (R03): Purpose: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits Small Grant (R03) applications from applicant organizations that propose to examine the impact of new programs/guidance intended to fully integrate food, both in terms of provision of and recommendations to improve dietary intake of HIV infected and affected women infants and children, and nutrition including assessment of nutritional status and its impact on prevention, care and treatment of HIV infected and affected women infants and children. This FOA is intended to stimulate and strengthen a multidisciplinary approach to a complex, under-researched area and to form a basis for future research and clinical care. Specifically, the NICHD will invite new and experienced basic scientists, epidemiologists, and clinical investigators to submit small research grant applications to evaluate the impact of new guidelines and programs aimed at improving the diet and nutritional status on programs aimed at caring for and treating people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Mechanism of Support: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) utilizes the R03 small grant mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Award: A total of $400,000 is available to support six to eight meritorious applications. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. Budget and Project Period: A total project period of up to two years and a budget for direct costs of up to two $25,000 modules or $50,000 per year may be requested. Competing renewal (formerly competing continuation ) applications for small grants (R03) may not be submitted. At this time, it is not known if this FOA will be reissued. Eligible Institutions/Organizations: Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education; Private Institution of Higher Education; Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Nonprofit without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Small Business; For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business); State Government; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entity (Foreign Organization); Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization; Hispanic-serving Institution; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Regional Organization; Eligible agencies of the Federal government; Faith-based or community based organizations.)