PAR-21-316: Innovative Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Innovative Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) (PAR-25-283). Status: Due dates in the notice, expires January 7, 2028. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2021.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on January 6, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 6, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR01
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNIMH
- Median yearly award$634,358
- Typical project length4 years
- R01, Research Project Grant. NIH's standard grant for a defined research project led by a named investigator, usually for up to five years. Other open R01 notices.
Projects funded under PAR-21-316 were run by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH, 5 projects). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
This notice replaced PAR-17-264.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read PAR-21-316 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAR-25-283 | December 30, 2024 | Due dates in the notice, expires January 7, 2028 | Open |
| PAR-23-095 | January 6, 2023 | Closed December 29, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 17, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 6, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 5, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- 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/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (69% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Reissue of PAR-17-264. The purpose of this funding announcement is to encourage innovative research that will inform and support the delivery of high-quality, continuously improving mental health services to benefit the greatest number of individuals with, or at risk for developing, a mental illness. This announcement invites applications for non-clinical trial R01-level projects that address NIMH strategic priorities for mental health services research.
Funded under PAR-21-316 so far
NIH funded 5 projects under PAR-21-316 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 5 institutions. The median yearly award was $634,358.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid Sick Leave Mandates and Mental Healthcare Service Use | George Mason University | 2026 | $529,864 |
| Examining Intensive Outpatient Programs as a Potential Mechanism to Reduce Suicide Risk During the Post-Hospitalization Period Among Medicaid Recipients | Yale University | 2026 | $476,734 |
| Predicting firearm suicide in military veterans outside the VA health system using linked civilian electronic health record data | Duke University | 2026 | $808,103 |
| Insurance Mandate Generosity, COVID-19, and Health Care for Children with Autism | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Inc. | 2025 | $526,386 |
| Advancing Health Equity through Park Afterschool Programs | Florida International University | 2023 | $433,842 |
Who has won Mental Health Research Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Mental Health Research Grants (93.242) awarded $8.8 billion across 6,785 grant awards, an average of $1.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Univ | Connecticut | 185 | $371 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Pennsylvania | 200 | $297 million |
| University of California, Los Angeles | California | 176 | $234 million |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York | 144 | $212 million |
| The Washington University | Missouri | 149 | $211 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, PAR-25-283, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAR-21-316 still open?
No. It closed on January 6, 2023. A newer notice is open: PAR-25-283, due dates in the notice, expires January 7, 2028.
Who can apply for Innovative Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Innovative Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)?
Closed January 6, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under PAR-21-316?
NIH RePORTER lists 5 projects funded under PAR-21-316 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 5 institutions. The most were at George Mason University, Yale University, Duke University.
Who has won Mental Health Research Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Yale Univ, University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, University of California, Los Angeles. The program made 6,785 awards worth $8.8 billion in that time.
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