Opportunity Information: Apply for NAP AX 16 004
The Standards Exploration Awards is a discretionary federal funding opportunity issued by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) under Funding Opportunity Number NAP AX 16 004 (CFDA 93.883). It uses a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument, which typically means the awardee is expected to work closely with the federal agency during the project period rather than operating with minimal federal involvement. The program was created on May 9, 2016, with an original application closing date of July 8, 2016. ONC anticipated making about five awards, with an award ceiling of $100,000 per project.
The central purpose of this opportunity is to improve interoperability in health care by supporting the real-world implementation of technology solutions that increase the use of health information technology. Rather than only funding planning or theoretical work, the focus is on deploying practical solutions that help different health IT systems exchange and use information effectively. A key expectation is that funded projects will produce lessons learned and evidence from implementation, which can then be used to strengthen the broader industry understanding of what health IT can accomplish and what approaches work best for achieving interoperability at scale.
Another major emphasis is collaboration. The opportunity explicitly encourages applications from groups that bring together multiple stakeholders across different organizations, reflecting the reality that interoperability problems often span institutions, vendors, and care settings. Collaborative, multi-stakeholder projects are not just allowed but are positioned as a desirable approach to help drive widespread interoperability and produce results that are applicable beyond a single organization or isolated pilot. Eligible applicants are listed broadly as "Others," suggesting the program was intended to be open to a range of non-traditional or varied entities rather than limited to only one standard applicant type.Apply for NAP AX 16 004
- The Office of the National Coordinator in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Standards Exploration Awards" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.883.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-05-09.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-07-08. (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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Standards Exploration Awards (ONC) - FAQs
What is the Standards Exploration Awards opportunity?
The Standards Exploration Awards is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). It is focused on improving health care interoperability by supporting real-world implementation of technology solutions that increase the use and effectiveness of health information technology.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The opportunity is issued by ONC (Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NAP AX 16 004.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity lists CFDA 93.883.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The program uses a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for how the project is run?
A Cooperative Agreement typically means the awardee is expected to work closely with the federal agency during the project period, rather than operating with minimal federal involvement.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The program was created on May 9, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was July 8, 2016.
How many awards did ONC anticipate making?
ONC anticipated making about five awards.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling was $100,000 per project.
What is the main goal of the Standards Exploration Awards?
The central purpose is to improve interoperability in health care by supporting implementation of technology solutions that increase the use of health IT and help different systems exchange and use information effectively.
Is this opportunity focused on planning and research, or implementation?
The emphasis is on deploying practical, real-world solutions rather than only funding planning or theoretical work.
What kind of outcomes or deliverables are expected from funded projects?
Funded projects are expected to produce lessons learned and evidence from implementation. Those findings are intended to strengthen broader industry understanding of what health IT can accomplish and what approaches work best for achieving interoperability at scale.
Why does the opportunity emphasize "real-world implementation"?
The program is designed to generate practical evidence from deployments that can inform the broader field. The intent is to learn what works in practice, not only what works in theory.
How does this opportunity define or frame interoperability?
Interoperability is framed as the ability for different health IT systems to exchange and use information effectively, supported by implemented technology solutions that increase health IT use.
Does the program encourage collaboration across organizations?
Yes. Collaboration is a major emphasis, and the opportunity explicitly encourages applications from groups that bring together multiple stakeholders across different organizations.
Why are multi-stakeholder or multi-organization projects encouraged?
The opportunity recognizes that interoperability problems often span institutions, vendors, and care settings. Collaborative projects are positioned as a desirable approach to drive widespread interoperability and produce results that apply beyond a single organization or isolated pilot.
Are projects limited to a single organization?
No. While single-organization efforts are not described as prohibited, the opportunity highlights collaborative, multi-stakeholder projects as a desirable approach.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed broadly as "Others," suggesting the program was intended to be open to a range of non-traditional or varied entities rather than restricted to a single standard applicant type.
Does the opportunity specify particular stakeholder types that must be included?
No specific required stakeholder categories are listed in the provided information, but the opportunity encourages participation from multiple stakeholders across different organizations.
What is the broader impact ONC is seeking from these awards?
Beyond individual project results, ONC is seeking lessons learned and implementation evidence that can strengthen industry-wide understanding and support interoperability at scale.
Is the funding described as discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary federal funding opportunity.
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