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Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

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National Institutes of Health

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The grant aims to support studies that identify, develop, and test strategies for overcoming barriers to the adoption and sustainability of evidence-based interventions, as well as understanding when to de-implement ineffective practices. Eligible applicants include independent school districts, public and private higher education institutions, various government entities, small and for-profit businesses, and nonprofits, among others. Application details are not specified in the provided text; for further information, applicants are encouraged to contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

Full Description

Description

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support studies that will identify, develop, and/or test strategies for overcoming barriers to the adoption, adaptation, integration, scale-up, and sustainability of evidence-based interventions, practices, programs, tools, treatments, guidelines, and policies. Conversely, there is a benefit in understanding circumstances that create a need to stop or reduce (de-implement) the use of practices that are ineffective, unproven, low-value, or harmful. In addition, studies to advance dissemination and implementation research methods and measures are encouraged.All applications must be within the scope of the mission of one of the Institutes/Centers listed above.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

  • Independent school districts
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Government

  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • County governments
  • State governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Business

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations

Additional information

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

grantsinfo@nih.gov

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