The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), is offering a funding opportunity titled "Grand Opportunity in Medications Development for Substance-Use Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)" aimed at accelerating the development of medications for treating Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). This initiative seeks to support a diverse range of preclinical and clinical research projects, with the goal of funding studies that can quickly yield impactful results and advance medications closer to FDA approval. The program allows for cooperative agreements with a funding ceiling of up to $5 million per year for a maximum duration of three years, encouraging participation from various eligible organizations, including higher education institutions and community-based organizations. Interested applicants can submit proposals on a rolling basis until the close date of September 1, 2025, and should direct inquiries to grantsinfo@nih.gov for further information.