The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Social Disconnection and Suicide Risk in Late Life," aimed at promoting research that explores the connection between social disconnection, including loneliness, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among older adults. The initiative seeks applications for R01 grants to identify neurobiological and environmental mechanisms that increase suicide risk due to social isolation, as well as to develop interventions and service delivery models to enhance social connections in late life. This funding is particularly significant given the rising suicide rates among older adults and the need to improve health equity in mental health contexts. Interested applicants, including various educational institutions and community organizations, must submit their proposals by June 5, 2026, and can find additional information and guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact grantsinfo@nih.gov for inquiries.