NOFO for the HEAL INTERACT Data Center
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that can establish and operate a data center supporting the NIH HEAL Initiative focused on addiction research and treatment outcomes.
Eligible applicants typically include domestic nonprofit organizations, research institutions, universities, state and local governments, and federally recognized tribal governments. For-profit entities may also be eligible under specific circumstances.
The HEAL INTERACT Data Center supports research infrastructure for the Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) initiative. Priority is given to projects that enhance data sharing, integrate multi-source datasets, and advance pain management and opioid use disorder research.
Applicants must demonstrate institutional capacity to manage large databases, ensure data security compliance, and provide support to research communities nationwide.
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Key dates
- May 13, 2025 Applications open
- Nov 15, 2025 Application deadline
- Aug 3, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 7, 2026 Project start
Program description
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to address musculoskeletal and peripheral pain as integrated processes with certain shared functions, and individual initiatives will be formulated through programmatic input and insight to address gaps in knowledge and identify novel research directions. Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. This NOFO will utilize the U24 activity code. Investigators with expertise and insights into this area of Resource-Related Research Projects- Cooperative Agreements are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO. In addition, collaborative investigations combining expertise in integrated research on mechanisms of pain will be encouraged, and these investigators should also begin considering applying for this application.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (R&R) application form
- Project Narrative (research strategy and data center operations plan)
- Budget narrative and justification
- Biographical sketches of key personnel
- Letters of support from institutional leadership
- Data management and security plan
- HIPAA compliance documentation
- Facilities and equipment descriptions
- Timeline for data center development and launch
- Organizational capability statement
Program contact
- 👤 Rebecca Lenzi, Ph.D. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
- 📧 rebecca.lenzi@nih.gov
- 📞 301-408-7447
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.846 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$63,962,483
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$60,038,896
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$34,166,872
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$27,648,731
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$24,598,295
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$21,654,386
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$20,225,012
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$16,326,540
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$15,274,546
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$14,828,008
Top States by Funding
- CA 13 awards $124.1M
- MA 15 awards $123.0M
- NY 12 awards $107.4M
- NC 4 awards $102.5M
- PA 11 awards $101.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.846). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $476,478,975 | |
| 2019 | $490,084,446 | |
| 2020 | $505,547,334 | |
| 2021 | $509,241,630 | |
| 2022 | $499,786,367 | |
| 2023 | $548,439,000 | |
| 2024 est. | $545,593,000 | |
| 2025 est. | $541,712,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Domestic nonprofits, research institutions, universities, and government entities are eligible. Institutions must have experience with large-scale data management.
What is the primary purpose of the HEAL INTERACT Data Center?
It serves as a centralized resource for researchers studying pain management and opioid use disorder outcomes. The center integrates and curates datasets to support HEAL research.
What activities does this funding support?
Data infrastructure development, dataset curation, researcher support services, data security implementation, and training programs for data access and use.
How competitive is this funding?
Very competitive. NIH data center grants attract applications from established research institutions with demonstrated data management expertise and institutional support.
What is the typical funding level?
NIH data center grants typically provide substantial multi-year funding. Consult the NOFO for specific budget guidelines and award amounts.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review the NOFO carefully for specific data management requirements, data security standards, and researcher support expectations that differ year-to-year.
- Emphasize institutional commitment through letters of support from senior leadership, IT infrastructure pledges, and data stewardship policies.
- Document experience managing large datasets, HIPAA compliance, and prior successful data sharing initiatives your organization has led.
- Include a detailed staffing plan showing qualified data scientists, database administrators, security specialists, and research support coordinators.
- Develop a clear sustainability plan showing how the data center will maintain operations and grow beyond the initial funding period.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating data security and HIPAA compliance complexity. Reviewers scrutinize cybersecurity plans closely.
Lacking demonstrated experience managing large healthcare or research datasets. Strong track record is essential for competitiveness.
Proposing insufficient staffing or unclear governance structures for managing researcher access and data requests efficiently.
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