HEAL Initiative: Research to Increase Implementation of Substance Use Preventive Services (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity under the HEAL Initiative aimed at enhancing the implementation of substance use preventive services. This initiative seeks applications for research that addresses the gap between research and practice in substance misuse prevention, focusing on developing sustainable and effective service delivery strategies. Given the ongoing opioid crisis, the importance of this research is underscored by the need for innovative approaches to integrate evidence-based prevention within existing systems and to enhance workforce capacity. Successful applications may receive funding of up to $4.65 million over a maximum project period of five years, with direct costs not exceeding $800,000 per year. Interested applicants can find more information and submit inquiries via grantsinfo@nih.gov, with the application deadline set for January 16, 2026.
Eligible Applicants
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.