Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-27-008
NIMH Solicits Applications for ALACRITY Mental Health Research Centers
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
March 16, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2027
Identifier
PAR-27-008
NAICS
541715, 541720
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), under the National Institutes of Health, is inviting applications for ALACRITY Research Centers to advance mental health research and clinical practice in the U.S. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment and support of interdisciplinary research centers focused on mental health - Research projects to optimize therapeutic and preventive interventions for mental disorders - Development and testing of empirically informed interventions at patient, provider, and system levels - Initiatives to improve the quality, durability, and reach of mental health care - Facilitation of data, methods, and resource sharing across the research community - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on collaboration across clinical research, health care technology, and information science - Broad eligibility, including higher education institutions, nonprofits, tribal organizations, for-profits, and government agencies - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are required, as this is a research grant opportunity - Funding: - Total program funding of $1,500,000 for two awards - Place of Performance: - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Description
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is soliciting research applications for practice-based research centers to support interdisciplinary teams of mental health researchers. The goal is to conduct high-impact studies that advance clinical practice and transform mental health care in the U.S. Research projects should focus on optimizing therapeutic interventions, improving mental health care access and quality, and enhancing the durability of interventions for individuals with or at risk for mental health problems. Applications should include interdisciplinary expertise and promote sharing of data and resources to accelerate translational mental health research.