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Mental Health Research Grants is a funding opportunity from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that supports research to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses. Priority areas include ADHD, borderline personality disorder, OCD, PTSD, suicide prevention, and brain memory research.
Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofit and for-profit agencies, state and local governments, universities, colleges, hospitals, and academic or research institutions. Recent federal obligations indicate approximately $99 million in annual funding. Deadlines vary by specific funding opportunity announcement.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public, private, -profit, or nonprofit agencies (including State and local government agencies), eligible Federal agencies, universities, colleges, hospitals, and academic or research institutions may apply for research…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $99,221,272 (2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
Yes — Mental Health Research Grants is offered by Department of Health And Human Services and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue research training in cancer-related fields. The K32 award supports fellows within 12 months prior to transitioning into, or within the first two years of, a postdoctoral position. The program, operated through NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), aims to enhance the pool of qualified diverse cancer researchers. Beginning with the June 12, 2025 due date, the CURE ACE Award is available in both Independent Clinical Trial Required and Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed versions. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of award.
Innovation Grant is a grant from the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations pursuing unique, high-impact projects that improve health and wellness in Arizona communities. This two-year award supports original initiatives with measurable real-world impact, including programs serving underserved and uninsured populations through oral health education, disease prevention, and nutritional access. Projects must demonstrate the potential to make a meaningful difference in the community and stand apart from conventional approaches. Eligible applicants are Arizona-based nonprofit organizations. Awards total $100,000 per recipient over two years. The 2026 application cycle closed October 16, 2025, with recipients notified in late 2025 and funding made available shortly after.
The STOMP program funds measurement tools and removal therapies for microplastics in human tissue. Proposals due June 22. Eligibility, phases, and strategy.
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Read articleElevance Health Foundation's maternal/infant health RFP closes July 31, 2026, part of a five-year, $150 million commitment. Last cycle it awarded 29 grants totaling $6.5M across the pregnancy continuum. Here is what the funder actually rewards — measurable disparity reduction, a 15% indirect-cost cap, and scalable models — plus how nonprofits in the 10 priority states should frame a competitive proposal.
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