Chemical Countermeasures Research Program (CCRP) Initiative: Basic Research on The Deleterious Effects of Acute Exposure to Ultra-Potent Synthetic (UPS) Opioids (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Updated Oct 20, 2026

Grant from the National Institutes of Health, open to small businesses. Closes Nov 18, 2027, 394 days left.

Opportunity number	RFA-DA-26-034
Agency	National Institutes of Health
Funding type	Grant
Field	Education, Health
Award ceiling	$300,000
Total program funding	$300,000
Cost sharing or matching	Not required
Assistance listing	93.233, 93.279, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840, 93.855
Posted	Nov 20, 2024
Closes	Nov 18, 2027 (394 days left)
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Who can apply

State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses
Others (see the eligibility notes)

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; 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.

Description

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) will support research towards understanding and mitigating the deleterious effects of acute exposure to Ultra-Potent Synthetic (UPS) opioids (e.g., fentanyl, carfentanil, nitazenes) and their combinations (fentanyl and xylazine). This NOFO will also support research on the persistent and/or delayed pathophysiological effects after acute exposure to such agents.

Full announcement and how to apply on Grants.gov

Education grants right now

There are 109 open federal grants in education that small businesses may apply for; 7 close within 30 days. The median award ceiling is $424,500; this grant offers up to $300,000. The agencies offering the most are National Institutes of Health and DOC NOAA - ERA Production. Grants in this field stay open a median of 1064 days; this one is open for 1093 days.

Who has won this program before

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. $19.3 million · from Jul 1, 2020
Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc $15.0 million · from Aug 1, 1998
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania, The $7.4 million · from Sep 1, 2000
Northwestern University $7.2 million · from Jul 1, 1998
George Washington University (The) $7.1 million · from Jun 15, 2016

The largest grants and cooperative agreements under assistance listing 93.233, 93.279, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840, 93.855 with payments since Oct 1, 2025, from USAspending.gov. Amounts are each award's total.