RFA-MH-21-241: Prevention of Perinatal Depression: Improving Intervention Delivery for At-Risk Individuals (R34 Clinical Trial Required)
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 2021.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on November 9, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 25, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR34
- Clinical trialsRequired
- Funded byNIMH
- Median yearly award$240,000
- Typical project length3 years
- R34, Planning Grant. Planning a clinical trial: design, protocol and feasibility work before the trial itself. Other open R34 notices.
Projects funded under RFA-MH-21-241 were run by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH, 3 projects). 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-MH-21-241 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Posted | June 25, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 9, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 15, 2021 |
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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) 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 allowed.
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
Companion of RFA-MH-21-240 This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages research that addresses major research gaps identified by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF): 1) Identify who is at increased risk for perinatal depression and would benefit the most from preventive interventions; and 2) Determine ways to improve the delivery of interventions to prevent perinatal depression. This FOA emphasizes underserved populations.
Funded under RFA-MH-21-241 so far
NIH funded 3 projects under RFA-MH-21-241 in fiscal 2022 to 2024, at 3 institutions. The median yearly award was $240,000.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevention of Perinatal Depression in Birthing People with a History of Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Type 2 Effectiveness Implementation Trial | Northwestern University | 2024 | $240,000 |
| Development of a Text Intervention for Perinatal Depression | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester | 2024 | $234,359 |
| Peripartum Depression Prevention: Algorithmic Identification and Digital Solutions | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh | 2024 | $186,933 |
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. 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-MH-21-241 still open?
No. It closed on November 9, 2021.
Who can apply for Prevention of Perinatal Depression: Improving Intervention Delivery for At-Risk Individuals (R34 Clinical Trial Required)?
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 Prevention of Perinatal Depression: Improving Intervention Delivery for At-Risk Individuals (R34 Clinical Trial Required)?
Closed November 9, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under RFA-MH-21-241?
NIH RePORTER lists 3 projects funded under RFA-MH-21-241 in fiscal 2022 to 2024, at 3 institutions. The most were at Northwestern University, Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester, University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh.
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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