OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-25-283

Innovative Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

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

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH research grant (R01) for innovative mental health services research, and clinical trials are not allowed. It is for organizations that can run a serious research study on how mental health services are delivered, not for businesses looking for operating capital or product development money. If you are not set up to conduct and staff a multi-year research project, do not bother applying.

Best for
Healthcare and biotech organizations doing mental health services research, Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, Universities and research institutions, State, local, and tribal governments
Not for
Clinical trials or treatment studies, Businesses looking for working capital or product commercialization, Organizations outside health, mental health, or services research
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health, clinical)
65
Good Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
46
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
46
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
45
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
45
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
43
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
42
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
41
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
38
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
37
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
34
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
34
Worth Exploring
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
34
Worth Exploring
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
33
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
32
Worth Exploring

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, R&D
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Colleges and universities, Tribal governments and organizations, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
January 7, 2028.
Who can apply for this grant?
Small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), city, county, and state governments, school districts, public housing authorities, federally recognized and other Native American tribal organizations, and institutions of higher education. The eligibility text also names faith-based and community-based organizations, certain minority-serving institutions, federal agencies, regional organizations, U.S. territories, and foreign (non-U.S.) entities.
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 specify whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify, so check the full notice on Grants.gov before assuming you can apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status can both apply, as long as they are not institutions of higher education (those are listed separately and also eligible).

Summary

NIH/NIMH R01 grants for innovative mental health services research (no clinical trials). Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, state/local/tribal governments, public housing authorities, school districts, and institutions of higher education, including faith-based and foreign entities.

About this grant

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Announcement (NOFO) is to encourage innovative research that will inform and support the delivery of high-quality, continuously improving mental health services to benefit the greatest number of individuals with, or at risk for developing, a mental illness. This announcement invites applications for non-clinical trial R01-level projects that address NIMH strategic priorities for mental health services research.

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Mental health
  • Research
  • Science

Program contact

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

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