OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-25-289

Navigator Emergency Department Diversion Models for Non-Urgent Mental Health Concerns (R01 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Jan 7, 2028(451 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH research grant (R01) requiring a clinical trial to study family navigation models that divert non-urgent mental health cases away from emergency departments. It is for organizations that can run rigorous health services research, not for those seeking funding to simply operate a program. If you are not in healthcare research or cannot partner with an ED and research team, do not bother.

Best for
Healthcare and biotech organizations running mental health or emergency medicine research, Universities and academic medical centers with clinical trial capacity, State, county, city, and tribal governments or health districts, Nonprofits and small businesses that can lead an NIH R01 study
Not for
Retail, finance, housing, or other businesses with no mental health or emergency medicine research capability, Organizations looking for funding to deliver services rather than study them, Foreign entities or U.S. organizations with foreign components
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health, clinical)
85
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
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Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
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Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
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Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
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ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Clinical trials, Program evaluation, Implementation science
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
Applications are due January 7, 2028.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, state, county, city or township, and special district governments, federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments and organizations, public housing authorities, independent school districts, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. Foreign entities and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are listed as eligible, but the notice does not spell out whether a sole proprietor or single-member LLC qualifies, so check the full notice or ask NIH program staff before assuming you can apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH research grant (R01, clinical trial required) to study family navigation models that divert non-urgent mental health cases from emergency departments. Eligible applicants include universities, state/local/tribal governments, nonprofits, small businesses, and for-profit organizations; foreign entities are excluded.

About this grant

The purpose of this NOFO is to build research about the effectiveness, implementation, and optimization of family navigation ED diversion models for non-urgent mental health problems. Models of interest are designed to (a) utilize triage tools to identify mental health acuity, (b) facilitate engagement in mental health services and needed resources, and (c) provide support, knowledge about the mental health condition, and facilitate linkages/address barriers to help-seeking among families.

Who can apply

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 Organizations) 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 not allowed.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Mental health
  • Research
  • Emergency medicine
  • Family services

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthgrantsinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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