The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is preparing to announce a funding opportunity for the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAICs), aimed at enhancing geriatrics research and education to promote independence among older adults. The OAIC program seeks to establish centers of excellence that focus on specific areas of aging research, fostering collaborations that can lead to significant advancements in maintaining or restoring independence for older populations. This grant opportunity, utilizing the P30 activity code, is particularly important as it supports the development of innovative research programs that align with the mission of the OAIC initiative. Interested applicants, particularly small businesses, are encouraged to begin forming partnerships and developing project proposals in anticipation of the official announcement, with key dates including an estimated synopsis posting on August 15, 2025, and a closing date for applications on October 15, 2025. For further inquiries, potential applicants can contact Dr. Basil Eldadah at 301-496-6761 or via email at eldadahb@nia.nih.gov.