The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), is offering the Alcohol Health Services Research (R34 Clinical Trial Optional) funding opportunity (NOFO Number PAR-23-252) aimed at addressing the treatment gap for individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). This grant focuses on five key areas: enhancing access to treatment, increasing treatment appeal, analyzing cost structures, implementing evidence-based treatment approaches, and reducing health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating diverse research strategies to identify barriers to treatment and evaluate care models. The funding amount is capped at $450,000 over a three-year period, with applications accepted from September 16, 2023, to September 8, 2026. Interested applicants can find more information and submit their proposals through the NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the official announcement at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-252.html.