RFA-MH-23-300: Developing Measures to Advance Access and Quality in Global Mental Health Services (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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 2023.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on October 18, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 31, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR34
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNIMH
- Median yearly award$178,287
- 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-23-300 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.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read RFA-MH-23-300 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Posted | March 31, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 18, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 23, 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
This initiative aims to address the gaps in our knowledge about the data, barriers, facilitators, and strategies to advance universal mental health coverage in LMICs. As NIMH continues to support the development, adaptation, and testing of interventions across the globe, it is vital to expand the knowledge-based to inform the adoption and scaling of these evidence-based interventions. This FoA supports innovative experimental and non-experimental research to improve the understanding of critical supply- and demand-side elements needed to augment the access and utilization of mental health services in these settings.
Funded under RFA-MH-23-300 so far
NIH funded 5 projects under RFA-MH-23-300 in fiscal 2024 to 2026, at 4 institutions. The median yearly award was $178,287.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developing measures to improve access to integrated mental health care services in under-resourced settings | Boston Medical Center | 2026 | $51,543 |
| Developing and Evaluating a Perceived Access Metric for Global Mental Health | University of Washington | 2026 | $95,185 |
| Testing development, acceptability, feasibility and costing of MARBAR-Africa (a routine outcome interactive measurement dashboard) for improved psychotherapy outcomes in specialist public health care | New York University School of Medicine | 2025 | $201,717 |
| Ensuring Quality in Psychological and Mental Health Services - Service User Quality Assessment EQUIP-SU | George Washington University | 2025 | $430,040 |
| Ensuring Quality in Psychological and Mental Health Services - Service User Quality Assessment EQUIP-SU | George Washington University | 2024 | $249,726 |
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-23-300 still open?
No. It closed on October 18, 2023.
Who can apply for Developing Measures to Advance Access and Quality in Global Mental Health Services (R34 Clinical Trial 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 Developing Measures to Advance Access and Quality in Global Mental Health Services (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Closed October 18, 2023. 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-23-300?
NIH RePORTER lists 5 projects funded under RFA-MH-23-300 in fiscal 2024 to 2026, at 4 institutions. The most were at George Washington University, Boston Medical Center, University of Washington.
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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