Collaborative Initiative on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (CIFASD), Research Program (U19 Clinical Trial Optional)
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for multidisciplinary research consortia studying fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Applicants must be research institutions, universities, or nonprofit organizations with capacity to conduct collaborative, coordinated research. The program supports basic, clinical, translational, and intervention research on prenatal alcohol exposure and FASD. Projects must demonstrate integration with the broader CIFASD consortium through shared resources and coordinated data activities.
Eligible activities include early identification and diagnosis studies, intervention development and validation, mechanistic research on alcohol teratogenesis, and prevention approaches. Applicants should have multidisciplinary expertise spanning relevant fields. The program is national in scope and open to domestic research institutions.
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Key dates
- Oct 6, 2026 Applications open
- Sep 25, 2027 Application deadline in 341 days
- Jun 1, 2028 Award announced
- Jul 1, 2028 Project start
Program description
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to continue the Collaborative Initiative on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (CIFASD). CIFASD is a multidisciplinary research consortium supporting coordinated basic, clinical, translational, diagnostic, intervention, and prevention research on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), a set of lifelong physical, cognitive, and behavioral impairments associated with prenatal alcohol exposure. The anticipated NOFO is expected to support collaborative research addressing high-priority needs in the FASD field, including improved early identification and diagnosis; development and validation of interventions; mechanistic and translational studies of prenatal alcohol exposure and alcohol teratogenesis; and approaches to reduce prenatal alcohol exposure and the incidence of FASD. Projects are expected to demonstrate integration with the broader CIFASD consortium through multidisciplinary expertise, shared resources, and coordinated data and research activities.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 Federal Application Form
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Biographical Sketches (Key Personnel)
- Institutional Certifications
- Facilities and Resources Description
- Letters of Support from Consortium Partners
Program contact
- 👤 Division of Metabolism and Health Effects
- 📧 NIAAA-FASD@nih.gov
- 📞 301-443-7351
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.273 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$131,608,116
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$34,675,742
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$34,469,501
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$33,261,336
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$33,077,338
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$32,897,567
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$30,394,602
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$30,371,564
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$29,223,384
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$29,195,978
Top States by Funding
- CA 16 awards $250.9M
- NY 3 awards $172.8M
- OR 7 awards $96.9M
- NC 4 awards $67.1M
- IN 3 awards $61.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.273). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $430,377,419 | |
| 2025 | $429,906,735 | |
| 2026 est. | $12,401,560 |
FAQ
What types of organizations can apply for CIFASD funding?
Research institutions, universities, and nonprofit research organizations can apply. Applicants must demonstrate capacity for collaborative, multidisciplinary research on FASD topics.
What research areas does this grant support?
The program funds basic research, clinical studies, translational research, diagnostic development, intervention studies, and prevention research on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required for this program.
What makes an application competitive?
Strong applications demonstrate integration with the broader CIFASD consortium, multidisciplinary expertise, access to shared resources, and coordinated data and research activities.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline for this funding opportunity is September 25, 2027.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize how your project integrates with and contributes to the broader CIFASD consortium mission and goals.
- Assemble a truly multidisciplinary team that spans the expertise needed to address your research question comprehensively.
- Detail your data sharing plans and coordination mechanisms with other CIFASD projects in your narrative.
- Use the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to identify specific high-priority research needs your project addresses.
- Build relationships with other CIFASD grantees early to ensure genuine collaboration, not just lip service.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants often underestimate the collaboration requirement and submit primarily siloed research. Applications fail when teams lack true multidisciplinary expertise in alcohol research, developmental biology, and clinical assessment. Weak proposals lack clear data-sharing and coordination mechanisms with the broader CIFASD consortium.
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