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NIMH forecasts RAPIDs research network NOFO; non-federally recognized tribes eligible

National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institute of Mental Health (Nimh)Funding availableSep 16, 2026

Check: NIMH plans a funding announcement () for a research network on rapid-acting psychotropic drugs, and Indian/Native American tribal governments that are not federally recognized are listed among eligible applicants.

What it does

Non-federally recognized tribal governments are named as eligible applicants for this National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) opportunity, which studies rapid-acting psychotropic interventional drugs (RAPIDs) such as ketamine, esketamine, and psilocybin. The forecast says the announcement is estimated to post on 2026-10-10 with an estimated application due date of 2026-11-13.

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.

: 93.242

What to do next

  1. Watch for the full announcement under opportunity number -MH-27-150 on or about 2026-10-10.
  2. Confirm whether your government fits the eligibility category and begin application planning ahead of the estimated 2026-11-13 due date.

Sources

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

  • Grants.gov: forecasted opportunitiesforecastSep 16, 2026

    Advancing Real-World Effectiveness Evidence for Rapid-Acting Psychotropic Interventional Drugs (RAPIDs)

    • Quoted from the source: “Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)”
    • Quoted from the source: “The primary goal of this NOFO is to generate actionable evidence on the clinical effectiveness, safety, and implementation of RAPIDs.”
    • Quoted from the source: “Estimated post date: 2026-10-10”
    Read the originalU.S. government record, public domain.

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