Dynamic and Adaptable Infrastructure for Drug Development and Outreach to Aid the Research Community in Advancing Medication Repurposing and Repositioning Efforts for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) (U54 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings: 93.279 -- Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity seeks applications to establish and operate a dynamic and adaptable drug development infrastructure to support the research community. The aim is to strengthen and expand the substance use disorder (SUD) drug development pipeline by accelerating the evaluation and validation of repurposed and repositioned drugs. The Center and its team of subject matter experts will provide comprehensive drug development services to academic and biotech researchers at all stages of product development. By supporting various projects that address different SUD indications, the Center...
will contribute to reducing the burden of SUDs on individuals and communities. The services offered will include assistance in creating Target Product Profiles, Freedom-to-Operate analysis, intellectual property consultations, regulatory guidance, and technical pipeline support. Additionally, the Center will engage in outreach efforts to connect with the research community, solicit proposals, and implement processes to evaluate, select, and advance the projects focused on repurposing and repositioning medications for SUD treatment.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Government
- State governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Additional information
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; U.S. Territory or Possession.
Grantor contact information
Description
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov
See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| RFA-DA-26-020-Full-Announcement.html | RFA-DA-26-020 Full Announcement Text | Dec 18, 2025 04:19 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-26-020.html
Closing: January 28, 2026
Award
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Funding opportunity number:
RFA-DA-26-020
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
September 24, 2025
Archive date:
March 5, 2026
