Grant name: Prevention and Intervention Approaches for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Optional)
Funding organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Total funding amount: Up to $350,000 for R61 phase; $500,000 per year for R33 phase
Duration: Up to 5 years total (2 years for R61 phase, 3 years for R33 phase)
Primary objective: Support research on prevention and intervention strategies for FASD
Significance: Addresses a leading preventable cause of birth defects and neurodevelopmental deficits in the U.S.
Grant frequency: Recurring
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
For-Profit Organizations (including Small Businesses)
Local, State, County, City Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (both recognized and non-recognized)
Federal Government Agencies
U.S. Territories or Possessions
Independent School Districts
Public Housing Authorities
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
Regional Organizations
Foreign Organizations
Organizations must complete registrations with SAM, eRA Commons, and Grants.gov prior to application submission.
All Program Directors/Principal Investigators must have an eRA Commons account.
Prevention strategies to reduce prenatal alcohol exposure
Interventions for individuals affected by FASD
Research on biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences related to FASD
Women of childbearing age
Individuals affected by FASD
High-risk and vulnerable populations
Research methodologies must be clearly defined and feasible.
Applications should include clear aims and measurable objectives for each phase.
R61 phase budget: Combined direct costs may not exceed $350,000 over 2 years.
R33 phase budget: Direct costs must not exceed $500,000 per year.
Open Date: January 19, 2025
Application Due Dates: Multiple deadlines from June 17, 2025, to October 19, 2026
Expiration Date: November 18, 2026
Must adhere to NIH Grants Policy Statement and federal regulations.
Compliance with data protection and privacy regulations is required.
Applications must follow the instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
A letter of intent is encouraged but not required.