The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Advancing Technologies to Improve Delivery of Pharmacological, Gene Editing, and other Cargoes for HIV and SUD Mechanistic or Therapeutic Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)." This initiative aims to support the development of innovative technologies that enhance the delivery of treatment agents for HIV and substance use disorders (SUD), particularly focusing on preclinical research targeting HIV reservoirs in the central nervous system. The program encourages diverse and inclusive research approaches, requiring applicants to submit a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) as part of their proposals. A total funding of $2 million is anticipated for four to six projects in fiscal year 2025, with applications due by November 15, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-25-022.html.