This institute is offering a grant to fast-track the development of medications to treat Cannabis Use Disorders through the UG3/UH3 mechanism. The goal is to advance medications towards FDA approval by leveraging advancements in understanding the cannabinoid systems and effects of marijuana on the brain. Both novel and existing medications are considered for developing safe and effective pharmacotherapies for CUDs.
Opportunity ID: 299089
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-18-221 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fast-Track Development of Medications to Treat Cannabis Use Disorders (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.279 — Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Independent school districts Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to accelerate the discovery and development of medications to treat Cannabis Use Disorders (CUDs) using the UG3/UH3 mechanism. The objective is to advance medications toward the ultimate goal of obtaining FDA approval. Advances in understanding the cannabinoid systems and the effects of marijuana on the brain, coupled with the availability of both novel and marketed medications that may be efficacious to treat these disorders, offer unprecedented opportunities to develop safe and effective pharmacotherapies for CUDs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-18-221.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-E | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2018 | PKG00236641 | Feb 28, 2018 | May 07, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
299089 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
299089 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_4_0-4.0.pdf
299089 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
299089 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
299089 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
299089 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
299089 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
299089 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
299089 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_2_0-2.0.pdf