health · HHS-NIH11

Optimizing Behavioral Sleep Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults (R34 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-MH-27-140

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Total Program Funding

$1.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

October 22, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Optimizing Behavioral Sleep Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults (R34 Clinical Trial Required). National Institutes of Health. NIMH seeks applications for pilot research to adapt, optimize, and test behavioral interventions that address common sleep problems in adolescents and young adults with or at risk for a mental health disorder. This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports pilot clinical trials designed to... $1,500,000 total program funding; ~6 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (non-501c3), Nonprofits (501c3), Public universities/colleges, Public And Indian Housing Authorities, For-profit organizations (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Refer to Section III
•Deadline: 2026-10-22

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

NIMH seeks applications for pilot research to adapt, optimize, and test behavioral interventions that address common sleep problems in adolescents and young adults with or at risk for a mental health disorder. This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports pilot clinical trials designed to evaluate the feasibility, tolerability, acceptability, safety, and potential effectiveness of the approach in real world settings. Applications should aim to conduct a preliminary test of the intervention's impact on sleep and mental health outcomes, as well as an examination of the mechanisms that underlie the intervention's effectiveness, and to obtain preliminary data needed as a prerequisite for larger-scale effectiveness trials. In addition, interdisciplinary, collaborative teams of investigators from the fields of mental health, sleep medicine, developmental science, clinical trials research methods, behavioral economics, implementation science, data science, and human computer interaction are encouraged.

Attachments

PDF

RFA-MH-27-140-Revised-Full-Announcement.html

Who Can Apply

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

Eligible Applicant Types

Nonprofits without 501(c)(3)501(c)(3) NonprofitsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesFor-Profit OrganizationsCity/Township GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsOther Tribal OrganizationsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesOther (see NOFO for details)State GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsSmall BusinessesFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsSpecial District Governments

Funding Details

Total Program Funding: $1.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 28, 2026

Application Deadline: October 22, 2026 (59 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Division of Services and Intervention Research (DSIR) National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) NIMH.DSIR.inquiries@mail.nih.gov

NIMH.DSIR.inquiries@mail.nih.gov

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