Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 19 090

The Autism Secondary Data Analysis Research Program (SDAR) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It is listed under Funding Opportunity Number HRSA 19-090 and CFDA 93.877. The program was previously known as the R40 Autism Secondary Data Analysis Studies (SDAS) Program and is now identified as the R41 Autism Secondary Data Analysis Research (SDAR) Program, reflecting an updated naming convention while keeping the same general focus on research driven by existing data sources.

The core purpose of this grant is to fund secondary data analysis, meaning applicants are expected to use data that already exist rather than collecting new primary data from participants. HRSA is looking for projects that analyze publicly available and accessible national databases and/or administrative records to generate evidence that can improve care and outcomes for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DD), collectively referred to in the announcement as ASD/DD. In practical terms, this means proposed work should mine large-scale datasets (for example, national surveys, healthcare utilization datasets, education-related administrative records, insurance claims, service delivery records, or other comparable sources) to answer important questions about what interventions work, for whom, and under what conditions.

A central theme of the opportunity is building or refining best practices and identifying evidence-based practices for interventions that improve both physical health and behavioral health among children and adolescents with ASD/DD. The emphasis is not just on describing needs or prevalence, but on producing actionable evidence related to interventions and services, such as evaluating outcomes, identifying factors associated with better results, comparing approaches across settings or populations, and helping clarify which practices have the strongest support when tested against real-world data.

The funding mechanism is a grant, with an award ceiling of $100,000 per award. HRSA anticipated making about 4 awards under this announcement. The opportunity was created on October 25, 2018, with an original application closing date of January 22, 2019. Eligibility is categorized broadly as "Others," with further clarification indicated in the original posting under an additional eligibility section, suggesting that applicants needed to consult the full notice to confirm whether their organization type qualified.

Overall, this program is designed for applicants who can leverage existing national or administrative datasets to produce rigorous, policy- and practice-relevant findings that strengthen the evidence base for interventions serving youth with ASD/DD, especially findings that can inform service delivery, healthcare practice, and systems-level decision-making.

  • The Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Autism Secondary Data Analysis Research Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.877.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Oct 25, 2018.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 22, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Autism Secondary Data Analysis Research Program (SDAR)?

The Autism Secondary Data Analysis Research Program (SDAR) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), administered through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It supports research that uses existing data sources to generate evidence that can improve care and outcomes for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DD), referenced in the opportunity as ASD/DD.

Which agency is offering this grant?

This funding opportunity is offered by HRSA, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA listing for this program?

The Funding Opportunity Number is HRSA 19-090, and the CFDA number is 93.877.

Was this program previously known by another name?

Yes. The program was previously known as the R40 Autism Secondary Data Analysis Studies (SDAS) Program. It is now identified as the R41 Autism Secondary Data Analysis Research (SDAR) Program. The updated name reflects a naming convention change while keeping the same general focus on research driven by existing data sources.

What is the main purpose of the SDAR grant?

The main purpose is to fund secondary data analysis research that uses already-existing data (rather than collecting new data) to produce evidence that can improve services, care, and outcomes for children and adolescents with ASD/DD.

What does "secondary data analysis" mean in this opportunity?

Secondary data analysis means the project analyzes data that already exist. Applicants are expected to use publicly available and accessible national databases and/or administrative records, instead of collecting new primary data from participants.

Does this program support collecting new data from participants?

The opportunity emphasizes secondary data analysis and indicates applicants are expected to use existing data rather than collecting new primary data from participants.

What kinds of data sources does HRSA expect applicants to use?

Projects are expected to analyze publicly available and accessible national databases and/or administrative records. Examples described include large-scale datasets such as national surveys, healthcare utilization datasets, education-related administrative records, insurance claims, service delivery records, or other comparable sources.

What population should the research focus on?

The research should focus on children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or other developmental disabilities (DD), referred to collectively as ASD/DD in the announcement.

What types of research questions are encouraged?

The opportunity highlights research that uses large-scale existing datasets to answer intervention- and services-focused questions, such as what interventions work, for whom, and under what conditions. It also emphasizes producing evidence that can guide service delivery, healthcare practice, and systems-level decision-making.

Is the program focused on describing prevalence or needs?

The emphasis is not just on describing needs or prevalence. The opportunity prioritizes actionable evidence tied to interventions and services, including evaluating outcomes, identifying factors associated with better results, comparing approaches across settings or populations, and clarifying which practices have the strongest support when tested against real-world data.

What is a central theme or priority area for this grant?

A central theme is building or refining best practices and identifying evidence-based practices for interventions that improve both physical health and behavioral health among children and adolescents with ASD/DD.

What kinds of outcomes or impacts is HRSA looking for?

HRSA is looking for evidence that can improve care and outcomes for youth with ASD/DD, particularly evidence that strengthens the intervention and services evidence base and can inform practice, service delivery, and broader system decisions.

What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?

The funding mechanism is a grant.

What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

The award ceiling is $100,000 per award.

How many awards were expected to be made under this announcement?

HRSA anticipated making about 4 awards under this funding opportunity.

When was this opportunity created and when did it close?

The opportunity was created on October 25, 2018, with an original application closing date of January 22, 2019.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is categorized broadly as "Others." The posting indicated additional eligibility details were provided in the full notice, meaning applicants would need to consult the complete announcement to confirm whether their organization type qualified.

Does the announcement specify particular datasets that must be used?

The information provided does not list required datasets. It describes the expectation to use publicly available and accessible national databases and/or administrative records and provides examples of the types of datasets that would fit.

What types of deliverables or findings would be considered useful for this program?

Findings that are policy- and practice-relevant are emphasized. This includes rigorous evidence about intervention effectiveness and service outcomes, comparisons across settings or populations, and analyses that help identify or refine best and evidence-based practices for physical and behavioral health interventions serving children and adolescents with ASD/DD.

How is this opportunity positioned in terms of real-world applicability?

It is designed to support research tested against real-world data from national and administrative sources, with the goal of generating actionable evidence that can inform service delivery, healthcare practice, and systems-level decision-making affecting youth with ASD/DD.

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