Accelerating Solutions to Improve Access and Quality of Empirically-Supported Practices for Youth Mental Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
A grant to improve access to evidence-based mental health services for youth, focusing on underserved populations and innovative strategies.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: June 5, 2025 (New) | July 5, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | October 5, 2025 (New) | November 5, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | February 5, 2026 (New) | March 5, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | June 5, 2026 (New) | July 5, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | October 5, 2026 (New) | November 5, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision)
Funding Amounts: Application budgets are not limited; typical R01 duration up to 5 years; $4M total expected in FY25.
Summary: Supports research to improve access and quality of empirically-supported mental health practices for youth, especially in underserved populations.
Key Information: Clinical trial optional; limited submission; U.S. organizations only; strong focus on implementation in real-world settings.
Description
This opportunity from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) seeks research projects that develop, optimize, and test methods to increase access to and quality of empirically-supported mental health practices for youth (defined as birth to age 25). The focus is on addressing the U.S. youth mental health crisis, particularly among underserved populations such as those in rural or inner-city areas, those experiencing housing or food insecurity, and other under-resourced groups.
Projects may address:
- Optimizing assessment, intervention, and service strategies.
- Overcoming workforce shortages and waitlists for treatment.
- Integrating treatment and preventive interventions into settings where youth are most likely to be identified (e.g., schools, pediatric medicine, social services, juvenile justice).
- Service interventions that address systemic barriers (structural, policy, organizational, financial, or management).
Both clinical trials and non-trial research are supported. Deployment-focused, scalable, and sustainable approaches are strongly encouraged, as is research that addresses disparities in access and outcomes.
