# HEAL Initiative: Translating Addiction Epidemiology, Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Research into Practice (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Optional) (RFA-DA-27-016)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 80/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-DA-27-016 |
| Title | HEAL Initiative: Translating Addiction Epidemiology, Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Research into Practice (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-06-04 |
| Close date | 2029-02-09 |
| Award ceiling | n/a |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | n/a |
| Funding category | Health |
| Eligible applicants | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; For profit organizations other than small businesses; County governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); City or township governments; State governments; Small businesses; Special district governments; Independent school districts; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Eligibility notes | Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 93.279, 93.213, 93.273, 93.866 |
| Summary | The goal of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to address the opioid crisis and/or overdose events by supporting action-oriented research, accelerating the translation of addiction epidemiology, prevention, treatment services, and recovery research to practice. Proposed studies may target the individual, provider, organizational, community, or system level. This initiative prioritizes replicable and scalable approaches for accelerating the routine use of effective, evidence-based prevention, treatment and recovery interventions and services. The translation of research to practice and research relevant to chronic pain comorbid with substance use is also a priority. Research may dep |
| Agency contact | NIDA-26-063@nih.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- 827 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362672). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
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