RFA-DA-26-017: Medical Devices for Pediatric Population Affected by Substance Use and Addiction (R41 - Clinical Trials Optional)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2024.
National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $400,000 to small businesses. Applications closed on February 26, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 21, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$400,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR41
- Clinical trialsOptional
- Funded byNIDA
- Median yearly award$387,369
- Typical project length1 year
- R41, Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I. A small business and a research institution test the feasibility of a technology together. Other open R41 notices.
Projects funded under RFA-DA-26-017 were run by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA, 1 project). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read RFA-DA-26-017 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Posted | November 21, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 26, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 3, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to small businesses.
- Small businesses
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: 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, may be allowed.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Projects NIH funded under this notice had a median yearly award of $387,369; it allows up to $400,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (70% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) invites Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) proposing research and development of medical devices specifically indicated for pediatric population (i.e., 0-21 years old, as defined by the FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health) affected by substance use and addiction.
Funded under RFA-DA-26-017 so far
NIH funded 1 project under RFA-DA-26-017 in fiscal 2026, at 1 institution. The median yearly award was $387,369.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| ElevateAR: A Scalable Digital Therapeuticthat Uses Augmented Reality to Enhance Access, Engagement, and Effectiveness of Vaping CessationAmong the Pediatric Population | Ibis LLC | 2026 | $387,369 |
Who has won Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs (93.279) awarded $7.3 billion across 5,071 grant awards, an average of $1.4 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Univ | Connecticut | 150 | $305 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 156 | $262 million |
| University of California, San Diego | California | 120 | $242 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Pennsylvania | 100 | $182 million |
| New York University | New York | 62 | $173 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is RFA-DA-26-017 still open?
No. It closed on February 26, 2025.
Who can apply for Medical Devices for Pediatric Population Affected by Substance Use and Addiction (R41 - Clinical Trials Optional)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from small businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Medical Devices for Pediatric Population Affected by Substance Use and Addiction (R41 - Clinical Trials Optional)?
Closed February 26, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $400,000 each.
Who has been funded under RFA-DA-26-017?
NIH RePORTER lists 1 project funded under RFA-DA-26-017 in fiscal 2026, at 1 institution.
Who has won Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Yale Univ, The Johns Hopkins University, University of California, San Diego. The program made 5,071 awards worth $7.3 billion in that time.
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