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

August 1, 2026 (anticipated)

Amount and duration to be specified in forthcoming NOFO; U01 cooperative agreement mechanism.

Renewal of the NCANDA consortium to continue longitudinal research on how adolescent alcohol use impacts brain development and adult outcomes.

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

--- ## Description The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) is forecasting a limited competition funding opportunity for the continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) research project sites. Since 2012, NCANDA has been conducting an accelerated longitudinal study to understand how alcohol use during adolescence disrupts normal brain development and affects psychiatric health and brain function into adulthood. The renewal will allow the consortium to continue following a unique cohort of over 800 individuals, extending data collection up to age 37. This will provide critical insights into the enduring and transient effects of adolescent drinking, including how early versus late onset of alcohol use impacts adult drinking behavior and health outcomes. The resulting data will inform evidence-based prevention and early intervention strategies to reduce the risk of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and related chronic diseases. This opportunity will use the U01 cooperative agreement mechanism and is intended for investigators with expertise in developmental neuroscience, adolescent health, and alcohol research. --- ## Due Dates - **Anticipated NOFO Release:** Not yet published - **Anticipated Application Due Date:** August 1, 2026 *Note: This is a forecasted opportunity. The official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will provide final deadlines and application instructions.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Size:** To be specified in the forthcoming NOFO. - **Funding Mechanism:** U01 cooperative agreement (Clinical Trials Optional). - **Project Duration:** To be announced; expected to support multi-year longitudinal research. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants are expected to include: - State governments - County governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses *Eligibility details will be finalized in the published NOFO.* --- ## Application Process - This is a **forecasted** opportunity; applications are not being accepted at this time. - The official NOFO will be published at a later date, providing detailed application instructions, requirements, and review criteria. - Potential applicants are encouraged to begin developing collaborations and preparing responsive projects in anticipation of the NOFO release. --- ## Additional Information - The NCANDA dataset is unique in its longitudinal scope, covering ages 12–37, and is critical for understanding the long-term effects of adolescent alcohol use. - The renewal aims to generate data that will directly inform public health strategies for alcohol prevention and early intervention. - Investigators with relevant expertise in developmental neuroscience and adolescent substance use are especially encouraged to consider applying. --- ## External Links - [NIH Funder Home Page](https://www.nih.gov) - [Forecasted Opportunity Notice (NIH Grants Guide)](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-AA-25-012.html) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [NIH Contact Page](https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/contact-nih) | | Phone | 301-496-4000 | ---

Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Research Project Sites (U01 Clinical Trials Optional)

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