Grant Directory

Verified government funding opportunities

Novel Mechanism Research on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (NPS) in Alzheimer's Dementia (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Open

National Institutes of Health

Deadline: Sep 7, 2026federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The grant aims to support studies that enhance understanding of neuropsychiatric symptoms in individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, potentially leading to new therapeutic interventions. Eligible applicants include various nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, small businesses, and other specified groups. Application details can be found in the full opportunity announcement, and inquiries can be directed to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

Full Description

The goal of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to encourage applications for studies that will enhance knowledge of mechanisms associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in persons with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRD). The findings are expected to advanceadavnce mechanistic understanding of both biobehavioral and neurobiologfical pathways leading to NPS. Findings may also provide insight into novel therapeutic targets that can be advanced into interventions to treat and prevent the development of NPS in AD and/or ADRD.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

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

Government

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

Education

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

Business

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

Miscellaneous

  • Other

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

Apply on official siteUpdated Oct 30, 2025

Recommended Resource

Grant Writing Services on Fiverr

Top Pick

Struggling with grant applications? Get expert help from professional freelance writers on Fiverr — from research and proposal drafts to compliance review and submission. Secure funding faster with proven talent.