Research Grants for Preventing Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Youth and Young Adults (R01)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a premier federal agency dedicated to protecting public health and safety through disease prevention and control. As part of its ongoing efforts to address critical public health issues, the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control has released a forecasted funding opportunity titled “Research Grants for Preventing Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Youth and Young Adults.” This grant initiative, labeled under the R01 funding mechanism, represents the CDC’s commitment to advancing evidence-based strategies for mitigating interpersonal violence and suicide, especially among vulnerable populations aged 10 to 24 years. The primary aim of this initiative is to support effectiveness research on innovative programs, practices, or policies that seek to reduce the risk of interpersonal violence and suicide. Eligible projects will center on youth and young adult populations and may include topics such as child abuse and neglect, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, youth violence, and suicide prevention. The CDC is particularly interested in approaches that have not yet undergone rigorous evaluation but show promise in reducing these types of violence. Studies that investigate how these interventions affect subpopulations with heightened risk or burden are strongly encouraged, reflecting the agency’s focus on health equity and targeted prevention. Funding will be awarded to applicants to rigorously assess the real-world effectiveness of these innovative approaches. Applicants are expected to propose research that tests the effectiveness of their intervention in diverse contexts and populations, employing methodologically sound designs. The maximum funding available per award is $400,000, with a total program funding pool estimated at $9.6 million. The CDC anticipates making approximately eight awards. There are no matching or cost-sharing requirements for applicants, reducing financial barriers to entry for a wide array of organizations. Eligibility for this grant is broad and inclusive. It encompasses state, county, city, and township governments; public and private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; tribal governments and organizations; small businesses; for-profit organizations; and both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Detailed eligibility criteria will be further clarified in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), which will be released closer to the application opening date. At this stage, the opportunity is in the forecast phase, and potential applicants are encouraged to prepare for the forthcoming NOFO. The estimated key dates for this grant cycle include a posting date of February 2, 2026, with full applications due by April 13, 2026, no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Time. The award notices are anticipated by August 28, 2026, with funded projects expected to begin by September 30, 2026. This grant is not a recurring opportunity, and there are no pre-application requirements such as letters of intent or concept papers currently listed. Applicants seeking more information can contact Samantha Case at 907-271-1569 or via email at [email protected]. As the application period nears, interested parties should monitor Grants.gov for updates, including the full NOFO, to understand all submission requirements and evaluation criteria. Early engagement and preparation are encouraged due to the complexity of effectiveness research and the competitive nature of federal funding opportunities.