The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), is offering a funding opportunity titled "Alcohol Health Services Research (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)." This initiative aims to address the treatment gap for individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) by focusing on five key areas: increasing access to treatment, enhancing treatment appeal, analyzing cost structures, promoting the dissemination of evidence-based approaches, and reducing health disparities among underserved populations. The program invites applications for R34 Planning Grants with a budget limit of $450,000 over a three-year period, encouraging innovative research designs and strategies to improve alcohol health services. Interested applicants can find more information and submit inquiries via email to grantsinfo@nih.gov, with the application deadline set for September 7, 2026.