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AIDS Research Center on Mental Health and HIV/AIDS (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

AIDS Research Center on Mental Health and HIV/AIDS (P30 Clinical Trial Optional) is a forecasted federal grant opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (Department of Health and Human Services). The agency's forecast estimates an application due date of May 25, 2027; forecast dates can change. Individual awards are listed as up to $1.5M, with about 3 awards expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts and 10 more. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants).

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Key facts

  1. Jun 24, 2026Forecast posted
  2. Feb 25, 2027 (est.)Full notice expectednext date
  3. May 25, 2027 (est.)Application deadline
  4. Apr 1, 2028 (est.)Est. award date
Posted
Jun 24, 2026
Est. close date
May 25, 2027
Est. award date
Apr 1, 2028
Award floor
Not specified
Award ceiling
$1,500,000
Est. total funding
Not specified
Expected awards
3
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Grant
Opportunity category
Discretionary
Fiscal year
FY2028

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public colleges & universities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Public & Indian housing authorities
  • Native American tribal organizations
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • Private colleges & universities
  • For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
  • Small businesses
  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

Other Eligible ApplicantsEligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) seeks research applications to support the NIMH HIV/AIDS Research Centers (ARC) program, including Developmental Centers (D-ARCs) and full AIDS Research Centers (ARCs). These Research Centers aim to capitalize on the coordinated infrastructure to advance high-impact, interdisciplinary HIV/AIDS research. The ARC program supports innovative research across basic, neuro-HIV, behavioral and social, clinical, translational, implementation science, and data science domains. Centers are expected to foster scientific collaboration, accelerate innovation, and strengthen dissemination of research advances to implementing agencies, affected communities, and other stakeholders.

 Applications should align with the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, the NIH Office of AIDS Research (OAR) Strategic Plan, and the NIMH Strategic Plan for HIV research. Applications are not being solicited at this time. This notice is being issued to provide potential applicants with ample time to develop strong, collaborative, and responsive project plans. Research teams that have expertise in establishing and sustaining collaborations with academic institutions, community partners, government agencies, industry, and other scientific networks to enhance the impact of Center-supported activities are encouraged to apply to this NOFO.

How to apply

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Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 93.242

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$1.72B
FY25$1.73B
FY26$99.2M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.242. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Division of AIDS Research (DAR)
Please contact via e-mail.

Quick answers

Is “AIDS Research Center on Mental Health and HIV/AIDS (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)” open for applications yet?

Not yet. It is a forecast — an agency's advance notice of an expected opportunity. The agency estimates posting the full notice around February 25, 2027. Forecast details and dates can change.

Who is eligible to apply for “AIDS Research Center on Mental Health and HIV/AIDS (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public colleges & universities, Federally recognized tribal governments, Public & Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Private colleges & universities and 3 more. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “AIDS Research Center on Mental Health and HIV/AIDS (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $1.5m and the agency expects to make about 3 awards.

How do I apply for “AIDS Research Center on Mental Health and HIV/AIDS (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity PAR-28-033), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

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