AHRQ Small Research Project and Exploratory/Development Grants

Program Title

AHRQ Small Research Project and Exploratory/Development Grants

Agency/Sub-Agency

AHRQ/CP3/COE

Description

This FOA will solicit grant applications (R03 or R21) for pilot studies that contribute to improvement in the ability of clinicians and patients to make informed decisions about the appropriate timing and provision of therapeutic and preventive services in individuals with two or more chronic conditions. Given the aging of the U.S. population, the number of Americans living with multiple chronic conditions is expected to grow precipitously.  However, nearly all treatment guidelines currently in use are specific to a single condition and fail to take into consideration the possibility of one or more co-morbidities.  Most recommendations for preventive services target the asymptomatic patient and fail to provide guidance on the preferred timing and relative appropriateness of these services for patients whose care is complicated as a result of multiple chronic conditions. AHRQ seeks pilot studies that explore both the relative benefits and harms of providing evidence-based services (testing and treatment) for patients with multiple co-morbidities, and the appropriate timing and frequency of recommended preventive services for these patients.

Proposals may be for observational studies or pilot studies of brief practice interventions.  Of particular interest are modeling projects that use large population-based data sets to estimate how the application and timing of specific, recommended therapeutic and preventive services will affect overall outcomes for the complex patient, especially as the patient ages.  All studies must consider how to optimize the simultaneous management of at least two chronic conditions and the provision of at least one preventive intervention.  Studies assessing mental health co-morbidities are encouraged. Investigators will be required to describe

1. how the results of the proposed work is likely to affect the healthcare decisions made by clinicians and their patients with multiple chronic conditions, and
2. if/how current quality of care measures may need to be adjusted as a result of their findings.

Eligible Entity(ies)

• Non-profit organizations;
• Public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges;
• Units of local or State government;
• Eligible Agencies of the Federal government;
• Faith-based and community-based organizations;
• Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized and Other than Federally Recognized); and,
• Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organizations.

Intended Beneficiaries

U.S. population

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.

93.226

CFDA Category

Health

CFDA Subcategory(ies)

Health Research General; Health Services Planning and Technical Assistance

Keyword(s)

Research; Health Care Quality

HHS Announcement No.

TBD

New Funding Opportunity

Yes

Competition Type (N), (CC) or (M)

N

Single Source / Limited Comp?

NO

Est Annual Min Award

$50,000.00

Est Annual Max Award

$150,000.00

Est Number of Awards

15-20

Est Posting Date

TBD

Est Application Deadline

TBD

Est Award Date

TBD

Est Start Date

TBD

Program Contact Name

Therese Miller,  Ph D
Mary Barton, MD, MPP

Program Contact Telephone No.

(301) 427-1585 
(301) 427-1638

Program Contact Email

Therese.miller@ahrq.hhs.gov
Mary.barton@ahrq.hhs.gov

Agency Forecast ID No.

AHRQ2