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Development of Interventions to Prevent and Treat Substance Use Disorders and Overdose (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · Opportunity number PAR-25-446

View the official notice on Grants.gov
675 days left (deadline Aug 21, 2028)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberPAR-25-446
AgencyNational Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.279
PostedSep 10, 2025
DeadlineAug 21, 2028
Award ceiling$3,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeCooperative agreement
CategoryEducation
Last updated hereOct 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit grant applications to support research on the discovery and development of interventions to prevent and/or treat substance use disorders (SUDs) and overdose, including medications and medical devices to treat co-morbid SUDs. This includes preclinical and clinical research studies that will have high impact and quickly yield the necessary results to advance candidate interventions closer to regulatory approval or clinical adoption. This NOFO will utilize the UG3/UH3 activity code.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • City or township governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • State governments
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • County governments
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Small businesses
  • Private colleges and universities

Who should take a closer look

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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