The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity through the HEAL Initiative for the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study, aimed at supporting research projects focused on participant recruitment, behavioral assessments, biospecimen collection, and neuroimaging. This initiative will involve a large cohort of approximately 7,200 pregnant women and their children, tracking their health and development over time, particularly in relation to exposure to various substances such as opioids and alcohol. The funding will be provided through a cooperative agreement, with an expected 27 awards available, and applications are anticipated to be solicited starting in July 2025, with a project start date set for July 1, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Dr. Janani Prabhakar at janani.prabhakar@nih.gov or by phone at 301-827-4729.