CFDA 93.350 · Health · Active

Mental Health National Research Service Awards

Federal assistance program administered by National Institutes of Health (NIH), catalogued in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings.

$30K–$60K
Typical award range
20
Indexed opportunities
7
Open now
NIH
Administering agency

The verdict

CFDA 93.350 is an active Health program with 20 indexed Grants.gov opportunities - 7 open for application right now.

$30K–$60K
typical award range (SAM.gov)
September 28
next application deadline
$500,000
largest award ceiling indexed
21%
of the catalog is Health

Program overview. CFDA 93.350 - Mental Health National Research Service Awards - is a federal assistance listing in the Health category, administered by National Institutes of Health (NIH). The typical award range cataloged on SAM.gov is $30,000 to $60,000. The program is currently active in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings database. Eligible applicants include Individual / Person, Educational Institution.

Funding opportunities. PlainGrants has indexed 20 Grants.gov opportunity announcements tied to CFDA 93.350. Of those, 7 are currently open for applications and 13 have closed. The next closing date is September 28, 2026. The largest award ceiling seen across these announcements is $500,000. Individual Notice of Funding Opportunity documents on Grants.gov carry the exact deadlines, required forms, and submission instructions.

Next steps. Before applying for CFDA 93.350, confirm your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID (UEI) - these are mandatory for every federal funding instrument. Read the current Notice of Funding Opportunity end-to-end, paying close attention to the cost-share or matching requirement, the evaluation criteria, and the narrative page limits. Health-category grants routinely require Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for any research involving human subjects and may require Single Project Assurance registration. For structural help, the guides linked below cover SAM.gov setup, NOFO interpretation, and common rejection reasons.

Where Health sits in the federal catalog

Health accounts for 106 of the 504 catalogued programs (21%). This is one of them.

Programs21%18.5%10.3%8.7%8.3%17.7%HealthEducationAgricultureScience & ResearchBusiness & Economic DevelopmentEnvironmentPublic SafetyOther
Share of the 504 federal assistance programs by functional category, SAM.gov Assistance Listings
Typical award as share of ceiling 50.0%

$30,000 to $60,000

Program Description

Fellowship awards supporting training of mental health researchers at pre- and post-doctoral levels.

Who Is Eligible?

Individual / Person Educational Institution

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Visit the official program website for current application requirements and deadlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CFDA 93.350 grant program?
CFDA 93.350 is the "Mental Health National Research Service Awards" program administered by National Institutes of Health. Fellowship awards supporting training of mental health researchers at pre- and post-doctoral levels.
Who is eligible for Mental Health National Research Service Awards?
Eligible applicants include: Individual / Person, Educational Institution. Always verify current eligibility requirements directly with the awarding agency, as requirements can change between funding cycles.
How much funding is available through CFDA 93.350?
The typical award range for this program is $30,000 to $60,000. Actual amounts depend on available appropriations, the number of applicants, and the scope of the proposed project. Check the current Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for exact figures.
How do I apply for this federal grant?
Most federal grants require registration in SAM.gov and submission through Grants.gov. Start by reading the program's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for specific instructions, deadlines, and required documents. See our step-by-step guide for the full application process.
What is the application deadline for Mental Health National Research Service Awards?
The listed deadline is Annual. Deadlines vary by funding cycle, so always verify with the current NOFO on Grants.gov.
Where can I find more health grants?
PlainGrants lists health grant programs from across federal agencies. Browse all Health grants by category, or use our Eligibility Finder to filter programs by your organization type and funding needs.

Funding Opportunities 7 Open

Open Closes: Sep 28, 2027

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Open Closes: Sep 28, 2027

Limited Competition: Mentored Research Career Development Program Award in Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)

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Open Closes: Sep 28, 2027

Limited Competition: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Predoctoral Research Training Grant for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (T32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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Open Closes: Sep 28, 2027

Limited Competition: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Postdoctoral Research Training Grant for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (T32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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Open Closes: May 28, 2027

Limited Competition: NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program Research Education Grants Programs (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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Open Closes: Oct 19, 2026

Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

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Open Closes: Sep 28, 2026

Limited Competition: High Impact Specialized Innovation Programs in Clinical and Translational Science (RC2 Clinical Trials Optional)

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Closed Closes: Jun 18, 2026

Awards Supporting Cutting-Edge Technologies for Translational Science (ASCETTS) (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

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Closed Closes: Jun 2, 2026

Preclinical Proof of Concept Studies for Rare Diseases (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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Closed Closes: Dec 9, 2025

Industrialization and Translation of Extracellular Vesicles for use in Regenerative Medicine (UT1/UT2) Clinical Trial Not Allowed

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Showing 10 of 20 opportunities.

What to do next

Turn CFDA 93.350 into an application.

  • Confirm your organization is eligible and registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity ID before the next deadline. Check eligibility
  • Read the application path end-to-end, forms, narratives, and deadlines live in the current NOFO on Grants.gov. How to apply
  • Compare with the other Health programs to pick the best fit for your project. All Health grants

Award ranges and deadlines reflect the SAM.gov catalog snapshot; always verify against the live NOFO before applying.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings (CFDA) and is for informational purposes only. Program requirements, deadlines, and availability change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the awarding agency before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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