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Focus Grants: Blue Sky Research Grant (Suicide Prevention) is sponsored by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). This grant supports innovative and high-risk projects aimed at suicide prevention, encouraging groundbreaking studies that advance understanding in this critical area. Applicants should demonstrate the project's innovative nature and potential impact on suicide prevention.
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Research Focus grants | AFSP Skip to content Research Focus Grants Focus grants are targeted, innovative and potentially high impact studies that seek to inform and even transform suicide prevention efforts.
p:first-of-type]:mt-0 marker:prose-li:text-gray-900" style="max-width: 74ch" data-astro-cid-t5tcatiy> Implementation of Suicide Prevention in Clinical or Community Settings Using implementation science methods, the study will demonstrate the implementation of evidence-based intervention strategies for reducing suicide in clinical or community settings.
To implement and evaluate an already proven or evidence-based program for suicide prevention. The program can be conducted in a clinical or community setting. The study must be grounded methodologically using implementation science strategies.
A plan for dissemination so others can implement the program is essential. Study must be based in the U.S. Evidence of study feasibility provided. Evidence for the effectiveness of the strategy for reducing suicide or suicide attempts must be provided.
Provide a theory and method for examining implementation outcomes. Address barriers to implementation. Must include a suicide researcher and an implementation scientist.
Must include a dissemination plan. p:first-of-type]:mt-0 marker:prose-li:text-gray-900" style="max-width: 74ch" data-astro-cid-t5tcatiy> Blue sky research grant Supports an innovative, impactful study in an area of suicide research that will achieve significant goals. This mechanism is intended for studies that, by their very nature, are clearly beyond the financial scope of our Innovation Grants.
Innovative projects in new areas of investigation with potentially high impact for the understanding and prevention of suicide. Open to all fields of inquiry. Up to $500,000 per year for up to three years.
The study must be highly innovative. The impact for suicide prevention must be clearly described. If impact will not be in the near term, please describe the path from discovery to implementation.
The study is clearly beyond the financial scope of our Innovation Grants for reasons other than only increased sample size. The study must be grounded in a conceptual model. Evidence for the feasibility of data collection must be provided.
The outcome must include suicidal behavior. This is not a mechanism for local program evaluation. Not limited to studies conducted in the U.S. We encourage collaborative projects with investigators experienced in suicide research.
Matching funds or partnering with a large healthcare system is encouraged. For information see how to apply below. p:first-of-type]:mt-0 marker:prose-li:text-gray-900" style="max-width: 74ch" data-astro-cid-t5tcatiy> Letter of Intent due August 1, 2026 Full application for invited applicants due December 7, 2026 All applicants must submit a Letter of Intent that includes: Descriptive title of proposal.
Name, title, institutional affiliation, and address and telephone number of the PI(s). Names, titles, and institutional affiliations of other key personnel. List of participating institutions.
A brief two-page project description that includes: Procedures (including approach to data analysis) References may be included on a separate page Letter of Intent should be emailed to: [email protected] Connection makes a difference actions you can take to help prevent suicide. A first name is required. An email address is required.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers and organizations with innovative, high-risk projects in suicide prevention. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000 annually for three years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Focus Grants: Blue Sky Research Grant (Suicide Prevention) is funded by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Early Career Researcher Innovation Grants (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) is sponsored by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). This grant is designed to assist new researchers in obtaining advice, guidance, and supervision from an established mentor in a selected area of suicide research. The program focuses on mental health and psychology, which can encompass mood disorders.
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