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NIH forecasts FASD research NOFO; non-federally recognized tribal governments eligible

National Institutes of HealthNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (Niaaa)Funding availableOct 6, 2026

Check: NIAAA expects to post a () for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) research, estimated for July 2027, that lists tribal governments that are not federally recognized as eligible applicants.

What it does

Tribal governments that are not federally recognized, along with other listed eligible applicants, may apply under the anticipated CIFASD research (opportunity -AA-28-002, 93.273). The forecast covers fiscal year 2028, with an estimated posting date of 2027-07-25 and an estimated application due date of 2027-09-25.

Why it matters for tribal funding

Tribes eligible. Tribes or Native organizations are among those who can apply or are covered, alongside others.

Who it covers: Tribal governments.

: 93.273

What to do next

  1. Watch for the -AA-28-002 on or after the estimated post date of 2027-07-25 and confirm whether your organization fits the listed eligibility category.
  2. Plan for an estimated application due date of 2027-09-25, allowing time for the full 's requirements, which the forecast does not yet provide.

Sources

Every signal is built from public records. The highlighted words appear in the source exactly as shown.

  • Grants.gov: forecasted opportunitiesforecastOct 6, 2026

    Collaborative Initiative on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (CIFASD), Research Program (U19 Clinical Trial Optional)

    • Quoted from the source: “Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)”
    • Quoted from the source: “The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications”
    • Quoted from the source: “Estimated application due date: 2027-09-25”
    Read the originalU.S. government record, public domain.

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