The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "HEAL Initiative: Translating Research to Practice to End the Overdose Crisis" (RFA-DA-25-078), aimed at supporting research that transforms addiction treatment and care to combat the ongoing overdose crisis. This initiative encourages phased applications (R61/R33), where the R61 phase focuses on exploratory activities without the need for existing pilot data, while the R33 phase seeks to implement larger studies based on successful R61 milestones, emphasizing stigma-free and patient-centered approaches. With up to $10 million allocated for FY2026 and a maximum award period of six years, applicants must include a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to ensure inclusivity, and applications are to be submitted through Grants.gov by the closing date of March 20, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.