Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #NOT-AA-26-XXX
NIH NIAAA Forecast: NCANDA Administrative Resource Continuation (U24)
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
May 22, 2025
Respond By
August 01, 2026
Identifier
NOT-AA-26-XXX
NAICS
541715, 541720
This opportunity is a forecasted limited competition from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), for the continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Administrative Resource. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) - Purpose: - Support the NCANDA project, which studies the effects of adolescent alcohol use on brain development and function - Continue longitudinal research following over 800 participants from ages 12 to 32, with plans to extend follow-up to age 37 - Generate data to inform evidence-based alcohol prevention and early intervention strategies - Funding & Eligibility: - Estimated funding is $350,000 - U24 activity code (resource-related research project) - Eligible applicants include businesses, educational institutions, nonprofits, tribal organizations, and government entities - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are mentioned - Focus is on research and administrative support for the consortium - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on supporting a large, ongoing, multi-site longitudinal study - Administrative resource must facilitate data collection, coordination, and research continuity - No mention of equipment or technology procurement; this is a grant for research and administration
Description
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) seeks to continue the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) to study how adolescent alcohol use affects brain development and function into emerging adulthood. This limited competition renewal will allow follow-up of participants up to age 37 to understand the impact of early versus late onset drinking on adult drinking behavior. The project aims to provide data critical for developing evidence-based alcohol prevention and early intervention strategies to reduce severe drinking and alcohol use disorder. Applications are not currently being solicited; this notice is to allow potential applicants time to prepare.