Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)

The Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAICs) program is an initiative by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health. This forecasted grant opportunity, identified by opportunity number FOR-RFA-AG-26-025, reflects the agency’s intent to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in the near future. The OAIC program aims to promote excellence in geriatrics research and support research education, particularly in areas contributing to maintaining or restoring independence in older individuals. This opportunity is discretionary in nature and will utilize the P30 grant mechanism. Although specific award amounts and total program funding have not been disclosed at this forecast stage, the grant supports programs that establish or expand upon core research areas in geriatrics that align with the OAIC mission. Applicants are expected to select a unifying theme that addresses aging research challenges and advances scientific knowledge and practical strategies to support older populations' independence. The grant is open to a diverse set of applicants, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, state and local governments (including counties and independent school districts), Native American tribal organizations and governments, public housing authorities, and both small and certain for-profit businesses. No cost-sharing or matching funds are required to participate in this funding opportunity. Applications are not yet being solicited, allowing ample time for prospective applicants to prepare collaborative and high-impact proposals. The estimated posting date for the NOFO is August 15, 2025, with applications due by October 15, 2025. Award notifications are anticipated by July 15, 2026, and projects would commence on the same date. This advance notification enables interested parties to begin strategic planning and consider applying once the full NOFO is released. Contact for further information regarding this opportunity is Dr. Basil Eldadah at the National Institute on Aging. He can be reached at 301-496-6761 or via email at eldadahb@nia.nih.gov.