Behavioral Health Grants for Researcher (independent)
As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 21 Behavioral Health Grants for Researcher (independent) — 16 open right now, across 4 funding agencies. Award amounts range up to $500K. The next application deadline is August 18, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The Decision, Risk and Management Sciences Program (DRMS) supports scientific research directed at increasing understanding and effectiveness of decision making by individuals, groups, organizations and society.…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Aug 18, 2026
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages research on the biology of high confidence risk factors associated with complex brain disorders, with a focus on the…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Sep 7, 2026
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism solicits applications for an R34 Clinical Trial Optional mechanism focusing on alcohol health services. This NOFO will broadly…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.273⏰ Sep 7, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program (TBIPHRP) Health Services Research Award (HSRA) intends to fund high-impact research that…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 15, 2026
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for investigator-initiated fully remotely delivered and conducted clinical trials to assess the efficacy or effectiveness of complementary and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.213⏰ Nov 17, 2026
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for R34 planning grant applications focuses on prevention and intervention strategies for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) throughout the lifespan.…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.273⏰ Jan 7, 2027
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) hereby notify the applicant community that funds may be available for applications based on a presidentially declared disaster under the…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.142⏰ Apr 18, 2027
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages pilot and preliminary research in preparation for larger-scale services research effectiveness trials. Relevant trials may test a wide range…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ May 7, 2027
The purpose of the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NIH-supported, independent investigators.…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.879⏰ May 7, 2027
The purpose of the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) is to provide support and protected time (three to five years) for an intensive, supervised…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ May 7, 2027
The purpose of the NIH Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23) is to support the career development of individuals with a clinical doctoral degree who…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.121⏰ May 8, 2027
NIMH requires an experimental therapeutics approach for the development and testing of therapeutic interventions, in which studies both evaluate the clinical effect of an intervention and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Oct 15, 2027
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage UG3/UH3 phased cooperative agreement research applications to plan and implement behavioral and social intervention…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.121⏰ Jan 6, 2028💰
up to $500,000
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support studies that will identify, develop, and/or test strategies for overcoming barriers to the adoption,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ Jan 7, 2028
How many behavioral health grants for researcher (independent) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 21 behavioral health grants for researcher (independent), of which 16 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is August 18, 2026 — about 32 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from up to $500K, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse behavioral health grants for researcher (independent), view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.
About Behavioral Health Grants for Researcher (independent)
The National Institutes of Health funds cutting-edge behavioral health research through competitive grants designed to support independent investigators. This collection includes 6,404 active opportunities spanning mental health, substance abuse, and neurobehavioral sciences. NIH remains the dominant funder in this space, offering researchers sustained pathways to advance discovery and clinical translation.
Nearly all grants here—90 percent—operate on competitive award models, ensuring rigorous peer review of proposals. Good news: cost-sharing is not required, removing a significant financial barrier for independent researchers. To refine your search, filter by support type to distinguish between full research funding and pilot grants, which often serve as stepping stones for larger awards.
