OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-25-284

Innovative Pilot Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Jan 7, 2028(451 days left)Up to $225,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH research grant, not a business grant: it funds early-stage pilot studies of mental health services research that do not involve clinical trials, with a $225,000 ceiling. It fits universities, nonprofits, governments, and research-oriented organizations with a study design aligned to NIMH priorities. Small businesses and for-profits are technically eligible, but if you are not running a mental health services research project, do not bother applying.

Best for
Healthcare and biotech research organizations, Universities and research institutions, Nonprofits running mental health services research, State, local, and tribal government agencies
Not for
Businesses seeking operating or expansion capital, Organizations planning clinical trials, Retail, finance, housing, or other industries outside health research
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health, clinical)
86
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
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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IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
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: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
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
Possible Match

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
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $225,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
January 7, 2028.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award is $225,000, and total program funding is also $225,000. There is no cost-sharing requirement.
Who can apply for this grant?
State, county, city, township, and special district governments; federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments and organizations; public and Indian housing authorities; independent school districts; public, private, and serving-institution higher education entities; nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. Faith-based and community-based organizations, federal agencies, regional organizations, US territories, and certain foreign entities are also listed as eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Sole proprietors are not listed among the eligible applicant types, so this is not published.
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 eligible.

Summary

NIMH pilot mental health services research grants (R34, no clinical trials) for state/local/tribal governments, nonprofits, universities, and for-profit organizations including small businesses. Funds early-stage pilot studies aligned with NIMH services research priorities; ceiling $225,000, no cost sharing.

About this grant

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Announcement (NOFO) is to encourage pilot research that is not an immediate precursor to testing a service intervention but is consistent with NIMH priorities for services research. While NIMH now requires use of an experimental therapeutics model for all intervention studies, there is recognition that some mission-relevant areas of services research do not involve clinical trials.

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

Program contact

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

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