NIH PAR · NIMH · R34
PAR-25-288: Navigator Emergency Department Diversion Models for Non-Urgent Mental Health Concerns (R34 Clinical Trial Required)
Reviewed by Dr. Meng ZhaoLast reviewed October 16, 2026Data refreshed October 16, 2026Editorial standards
The purpose of this NOFO is to build research about the effectiveness, implementation, and optimization of family navigation ED diversion models for non-urgent mental health problems. Models of interest are designed to (a) utilize triage tools to identify mental health acuity, (b) facilitate engagement in mental health services and needed resources, and (c) provide support, knowledge about the mental health condition, and facilitate linkages/address barriers to help-seeking among families.
- NOFO number
- PAR-25-288
- Type
- PAR
- Activity code
- R34
- Primary institute
- NIMH · National Institute of Mental Health
- Clinical trials
- Required
- Posted
- Nov 25, 2024
- Opens
- Jan 16, 2025
- Expires
- Jan 8, 2028
PAR-25-288 due dates
4 application due dates remain before the NOFO expires. Dates marked * are NIH standard due dates. Check the related notices below for changes NIH made after posting.
| Application Due Date(s) | Renewal / Resubmission / Revision (as allowed) | AIDS - New/Renewal/Resubmission/Revision, as allowed | Scientific Merit Review | Advisory Council Review | Earliest Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2025 | March 16, 2025 * | Not Applicable | July 2025 | October 2025 | December 2025 |
| June 16, 2025 | July 16, 2025 * | Not Applicable | November 2025 | January 2026 | April 2026 |
| October 16, 2025 | November 16, 2025 * | Not Applicable | March 2026 | May 2026 | July 2026 |
| February 16, 2026 | March 16, 2026 * | Not Applicable | July 2026 | October 2026 | December 2026 |
| June 16, 2026 | July 16, 2026 * | Not Applicable | November 2026 | January 2027 | April 2027 |
| October 16, 2026 | November 16, 2026 * | Not Applicable | March 2027 | May 2027 | July 2027 |
| February 16, 2027 | March 16, 2027 * | Not Applicable | July 2027 | October 2027 | December 2027 |
| June 16, 2027 | July 16, 2027 * | Not Applicable | November 2027 | January 2028 | April 2028 |
| October 16, 2027 | November 16, 2027 * | Not Applicable | March 2028 | May 2028 | July 2028 |
Funded projects
NIH RePORTER lists no awards under PAR-25-288 in FY2022–FY2026, and it is a new NOFO rather than a reissue. Awards usually appear a few months after the first review cycle.
Participating institutes
2 NIH institutes and offices take applications under PAR-25-288. Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your research before applying.
- NIMH · National Institute of Mental Health
- none
Related notices
Mar 31, 2025 · NOT-OD-24-084
This funding opportunity was updated to align with agency priorities. Carefully reread the full funding opportunity and make any needed adjustments to your application prior to submission.April 4, 2024 - Overview of Grant Application and Review Changes for Due Dates on or after January 25,…
Aug 31, 2022 · NOT-OD-22-198
Implementation Changes for Genomic Data Sharing Plans Included with Applications Due on or after January 25, 2023. See Notice NOT-OD-22-198.
Aug 5, 2022 · NOT-OD-22-189
Implementation Details for the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy. See Notice NOT-OD-22-189.
Award terms
- Application types allowed
- NewResubmissionRevision The OER Glossary and the How to Apply Application Guide provide details on these application types. Only those application types listed here are allowed for this NOFO.
- Award budget
- R34 budgets are limited to 225,000 in direct costs per year and nbsp;$450,000 over the 3-year project period.
- Project period
- The scope of the proposed project should determine the project period. The maximum project period is 3 years. NIH grants policies as described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement will apply to the applications submitted and awards made from this NOFO.
- Funds available and number of awards
- The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
Summarized from the NOFO text; the full NOFO governs eligibility, budget, and review.
Related NOFOs
- Companion NOFOs: PAR-25-289.
Other open NOFOs for R34
- PAR-25-284Innovative Pilot Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)NIMH · next due Oct 16, 2026
- RFA-MH-27-140Optimizing Behavioral Sleep Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults (R34 Clinical Trial Required)NIMH · next due Oct 22, 2026
- PAR-25-378Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)NIDA · next due Oct 21, 2026
- PAR-25-358NEI Clinical Research Study Planning Grant Program (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)NEI · next due Oct 16, 2026
- PAR-24-329Development and Testing of Novel Interventions to Improve HIV Prevention, Treatment, and Program Implementation for People Who Use Substances (R34 Clinical Trial Required)NIDA · next due Oct 16, 2026
- PAR-25-032NHLBI Clinical Trial Pilot Studies (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)NHLBI · next due Oct 16, 2026
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