The National Eye Institute (NEI), with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), intends to promote a new initiative by publishing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research on Advancing Vision Health Equity through Multi-level Interventions and Community-Engaged Research.This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects.The NOFO is expected to be published in Winter 2025�with an expected application due date in early Spring 2025.This NOFO will utilize the R01 activity code. Details of the planned NOFO are provided below.

Government

• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• State governments
• County governments
• Public and Indian housing authorities

Business

• Small businesses
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Nonprofit

• Other Native American tribal organizations
• Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Education

• Independent school districts
• Public and state institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education

Miscellaneous

• Other