Closed · RFA-DA-26-020 · CFDA 93.279 · Discretionary

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)

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Institutes of Health, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Closed
Status
January 28, 2026
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

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) is a closed discretionary listing from National Institutes of Health that offered Varies by applicant. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

Varies
award range
Closed
application status
93.279
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - 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) - is cataloged under number RFA-DA-26-020 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.279, posted by National Institutes of Health. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on September 24, 2025 and last updated on December 18, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on January 28, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

January 28, 2026

Posted

September 24, 2025

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

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

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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Agency Contact

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Key Dates

Posted September 24, 2025
Close Date January 28, 2026
Archive Date March 5, 2026
Last Updated December 18, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "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)", offered by National Institutes of Health. It is associated with CFDA program 93.279. 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 e...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on January 28, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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