Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 17 264
The Innovative Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R01) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-17-264) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant program administered under the health research assistance listing CFDA 93.242. Its central aim is to fund innovative mental health services research that can strengthen how mental health care is delivered in real-world settings, with an emphasis on achieving high-quality services that can keep improving over time and reach the greatest possible number of people. The focus is on individuals who already have a mental illness as well as those who may be at risk of developing one, reflecting a broad public health orientation rather than a narrow, single-setting approach.
This announcement is specifically for R01-level projects that do not involve clinical trials. In practical terms, it is meant for research that advances knowledge about systems, services, implementation, quality improvement, access, organization, financing, workforce, policy, and other service-delivery factors, rather than testing the efficacy or safety of clinical interventions through a clinical trial design. Applications are expected to align with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) strategic priorities for mental health services research, particularly those described under the NIMH Strategic Plan objective area focused on services and supports. The intent is to encourage studies that can produce actionable evidence to improve mental health service delivery, including how care is implemented, scaled, sustained, and adapted across diverse settings and communities.
The eligible applicant pool is intentionally broad, signaling that NIMH is open to funding projects led by many different types of organizations that touch mental health services. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. In addition, tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments may apply, as can nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses. The announcement also explicitly highlights additional eligible applicant types such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); faith-based or community-based organizations; eligible federal government agencies; regional organizations; U.S. territories or possessions; and non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations). That combination points to a strong interest in research that is grounded in varied delivery contexts and attentive to underserved and diverse populations.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant funding mechanism under the NIH grants structure, with an original closing date listed as January 7, 2021, and a creation date of April 28, 2017. The source details provided do not specify an award ceiling or expected number of awards, which typically means applicants would need to consult the full funding announcement and NIH budget guidance to understand practical budget expectations and institute-specific considerations. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as support for rigorous, service-focused research that can improve mental health systems and care delivery at scale, without proposing a clinical trial, and with clear alignment to NIMH priorities for strengthening mental health services and outcomes.Apply for PAR 17 264
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Innovative Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.242.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-04-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-01-07. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others.
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| Catalyzing Innovation in Late Phase Clinical Trial Design and Statistical Analysis Plans (U34) Apply for RFA HL 18 008 Funding Number: RFA HL 18 008 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $125,000 |
| Behavioral Interventions for Prevention of Opioid Use Disorder or Adjunct to Medication Assisted Treatment-SAMHSA Opioid STR Grants (R21/R33) Apply for RFA AT 18 001 Funding Number: RFA AT 18 001 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Exploratory Clinical Trial Grants in Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (R21) Apply for PAR 17 293 Funding Number: PAR 17 293 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $400,000 |
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