HEAL Initiative Whole Joint Health Program

About this grant

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) plans to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will support a phased mechanistic clinical research program focusing on understudied biological mechanisms that drive joint pain. The initiative responds to priorities identified in the 2023 HEAL Whole Joint Pain Workshop and supports the broader goals of the NIH Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiative and the Make America Healthy Again vision by advancin Grant Number: PAR-26-124.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement and NOT-OD-25-155, are allowed.

What the funding covers

• See official listing for award details

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: PAR-26-124
7. 7Posted: 2026-02-17

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