Advancing Research on Empirically-Supported Interventions for Older Adults Living with Ser
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to foster research that will inform and support the optimization, delivery, sustainability, and effectiveness of empirically-supported practices for addressing the mental health needs of older adults with serious mental illness (SMI). To this end, NIMH seeks a
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | RFA-MH-27-180 |
| Posted date | 05/28/2026 |
| Application deadline | Oct 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | none |
| Award floor | none |
| Estimated total funding | 3,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 6 |
| Who can apply | 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 eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 93.242 |
| Description | The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to foster research that will inform and support the optimization, delivery, sustainability, and effectiveness of empirically-supported practices for addressing the mental health needs of older adults with serious mental illness (SMI). To this end, NIMH seeks applications that propose work that is focused on practice-relevant questions and conducted within and/or across settings where older adults with SMI are likely to be identified as needing care (e.g., primary care and geriatric specialty clinics, assisted living and long-term care facilities, and community centers). Applications may propose research related to adapting, optimizing, and implementing efficacious treatment and services interventions and strategies to improve clin |
| Agency contact | NIMH.DSIR.inquiries@mail.nih.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359201 |