[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov)

November 2, 2026 (estimated)

Estimated total funding: $1,750,000 | 1 award expected | Duration and ceiling not specified

Supports a center to coordinate, build capacity, and develop resources for integrating chronic pain and opioid use disorder (OUD) care in health systems.

This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not yet being accepted.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and coordinated by NIDA in partnership with other NIH institutes, seeks to establish the BEACON Center under the HEAL Initiative's IMPOWR program. The aim is to advance the integration of chronic pain (CP) and opioid use disorder (OUD) management within health systems by supporting a center that provides network coordination, capacity building, and resources for key stakeholders. The initiative will focus on testing and implementing collaborative care models, conducting implementation-effectiveness trials, and addressing barriers to the sustainability and scalability of evidence-based practices for CP and OUD. The BEACON Center will also facilitate annual surveys and qualitative studies to understand challenges in accessing and sustaining integrated care. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: November 2, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $1,750,000 - Expected number of awards: 1 - Award ceiling and project duration are not specified in the forecast. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city/township, and special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other) - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding higher education institutions) - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - U.S. territories or possessions - Faith-based and community-based organizations - Regional organizations - Eligible federal agencies - Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions) --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not being solicited at this time. - The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will utilize the U2C activity code. - Potential applicants are encouraged to begin developing collaborations and project ideas in anticipation of the official release. - Check the [Grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360366) for updates on the application process and official release date. --- ## Additional Information - The BEACON Center will play a central role in coordinating research and implementation strategies for integrated CP and OUD care. - Investigators with expertise in CP management, OUD/opioid misuse, implementation science, and community-based participatory research are encouraged to consider applying. - Collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches are strongly encouraged. --- ## External Links - [NIH Funder Page](https://www.nih.gov) - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360366) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-----------------|------------------------------|--------------| | Shelley Su, PhD | IMPOWR@nih.gov | 301-402-3869 |

HEAL Initiative: Integrative Management of chronic Pain and OUD for Whole Recovery (IMPOWR) - Building Engagement, Assistance, Capacity, Outreach, and Networks (BEACON) Center

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