Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs – SBIR-STTR

CFDA 93.DA2 Active Grant Cooperative Agreement

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$39.3M FY2026
$39.4M
FY24
$40M
FY25
$39.3M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

To support basic, clinical, translational, and implementation research in the field of substance use. To develop new knowledge and approaches for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of drug use, misuse, and addiction, drug overdose, and related health outcome, including HIV/AIDS. To support dissemination of research findings. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) legislation is intended to expand and improve the SBIR programs to emphasize and increase private sector commercialization of technology developed through Federal SBIR research and development; and increase small business participation in Federal research and development. The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) legislation is intended to stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; and increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • For-Profit Organization
  • Small Business Person

Eligible organizations determined at the NOFO level

How to Apply

Award Procedure

SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by the National Advisory Council. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: > 180 Days

Approximately 225 days from submission of grant application

Program details & compliance

Description

To support basic, clinical, translational, and implementation research in the field of substance use. To develop new knowledge and approaches for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of drug use, misuse, and addiction, drug overdose, and related health outcome, including HIV/AIDS. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) legislation is intended to expand and improve the SBIR programs to emphasize and increase private sector commercialization of technology developed through Federal SBIR research and development; and increase small business participation in Federal research and development. The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) legislation is intended to stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; and increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development.

Mission Categories

Primary: Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

Other categories:
Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)BiologyResearch and DevelopmentSocial Sciences

Required Documentation

See the NIH Grants Policy Statement for further guidance on the applicability of cost principals (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/index.htm).
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Jeanette Marketon — Committee Management Officer, NIDA
3014435239
National Institute on Drug Abuse 3WFN MSC 6024 16071 Industrial Dr. - Dock 11, Gaithersburg, MD 20892
Molly Cluster
3014350503
3WFN MSC 6024 16071 Industrial Dr. - Dock 11, Gaithersburg, MD 20892
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-28. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:40:37.