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

October 8, 2025 (estimated)

Estimated total program funding: $2,000,000; ~5 awards anticipated; R01 mechanism.

Supports research on crisis response services for suicide prevention, focusing on effectiveness, implementation, and policy impacts in real-world settings.

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

--- ## Description The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) intends to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support research into crisis response services for suicide prevention. The program seeks applications that examine the effectiveness and implementation of crisis response practices, strategies to improve the quality and outcomes of interventions, and the influence of state and local policies. Research should be conducted in real-world settings, considering diverse clinical, psychosocial, age-related, geographic, and health disparity factors. Projects addressing the full continuum of crisis service systems are encouraged. Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams are particularly welcomed, especially those integrating expertise in crisis response, suicide prevention, health systems, and clinical trials research methods. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated Application Due Date: October 8, 2025 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $2,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 5 - Funding mechanism: R01 (Research Project Grant) - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants 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 (excluding higher education institutions) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not yet being solicited. - The NOFO will use the NIH R01 activity code. - Potential applicants are encouraged to begin developing collaborations and responsive projects in anticipation of the official funding announcement. - Monitor the [grants.gov opportunity page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359273) for updates and the official release of the NOFO. --- ## Additional Information - Research should address real-world crisis response systems and consider a wide range of populations and settings. - Emphasis is placed on multidisciplinary and collaborative research teams. - Early notice is provided to allow time for partnership development and project planning. --- ## External Links - [NIH Main Page](https://www.nih.gov/) - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359273) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Affiliation | |-------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------|---------------------------------------| | Jennifer Humensky, Ph.D.| [jennifer.humensky@nih.gov](mailto:jennifer.humensky@nih.gov) | 301-480-1265 | National Institute of Mental Health |

Research Opportunities in Crisis Response Services for Suicide Prevention

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