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

June 5, 2026 (estimated)

Not yet specified; award ceiling and floor to be announced.

Supports research on palliative care across the lifespan for people with serious illnesses and/or their caregivers, including studies addressing disparities in care.

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

--- ## Description This upcoming opportunity from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), in collaboration with other NIH Institutes, aims to support research on palliative care across all age groups for individuals with serious illnesses and their caregivers. The initiative encourages studies that address disparities in access, quality, and utilization of palliative care. Both clinical trials (efficacy, effectiveness, implementation, and dissemination) and non-clinical research (such as health services, behavioral economics, or observational studies) are eligible. Awardees will join the NIH-funded Consortium for Palliative Care Research Across the Lifespan, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in this field. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: June 5, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award ceiling/floor: Not yet specified - Estimated total program funding: Not yet specified - Grant duration and typical award sizes will be detailed in the forthcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status) - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - U.S. territory or possession entities - Faith-based or community-based organizations - Regional organizations - Federal agencies - Non-domestic (foreign) institutions See the [full eligibility details](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360675) for specific requirements. --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are **not yet being solicited**. - The official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be published in the future. - Potential applicants are encouraged to begin planning collaborations and projects in anticipation of the official release. - Once the NOFO is released, application instructions and package will be available on [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360675). --- ## Additional Information - Research may focus on clinical trials (aligned with the [NIH Stage Model](https://www.nia.nih.gov/research/dbsr/nih-stage-model-behavioral-intervention-development)) or non-clinical studies. - Projects addressing disparities in palliative care are especially encouraged. - Awardees will participate in the NIH Consortium for Palliative Care Research Across the Lifespan. --- ## External Links - [NIH Stage Model for Behavioral Intervention Development](https://www.nia.nih.gov/research/dbsr/nih-stage-model-behavioral-intervention-development) - [Consortium for Palliative Care Research Across the Lifespan](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-25-002.html) - [Grants.gov program page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360675) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Notes | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------|-----------------------------| | NIA Palliative Care Research | [NIAPalliativeCareResearch@nih.gov](mailto:NIAPalliativeCareResearch@nih.gov) | Please contact via e-mail. |

Palliative Care Research Across the Lifespan: Leveraging the Palliative Care Consortium

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