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Navigator Emergency Department Diversion Models for Non-Urgent Mental Health Concerns (R01 Clinical Trial Required)

US National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant open #PAR-25-289
Response due Jan 07, 2028 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting R01 research grant applications to study navigator-based emergency department (ED) diversion models for individuals presenting with non-urgent mental health concerns. Applicants must propose a clinical trial as part of the research design. The opportunity aims to generate evidence on alternative care pathways that redirect non-urgent mental health patients away from emergency departments to more appropriate settings. This is a Program Announcement with Review (PAR), indicating a special emphasis on the topic area.

What they want

Applicants must design and conduct a clinical trial evaluating navigator-based models that divert non-urgent mental health patients from emergency departments to appropriate community or outpatient mental health resources. Research should generate rigorous evidence on the effectiveness, feasibility, and outcomes of such diversion programs. A clinical trial is required as part of the study design.
Deliverables
  • Clinical trial protocol
  • Research findings on ED diversion model effectiveness
  • Published outcomes data
Technical requirements
  • Clinical trial required as part of research design
  • Must address navigator-based ED diversion models
  • Focus on non-urgent mental health presentations to emergency departments

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal (PAR-25-289)

Risks & flags

  • Long open window (over 3 years, closes Jan 2028) is typical for NIH standing PARs but may limit urgency for applicants
  • Clinical trial requirement narrows eligible applicants to those with clinical research infrastructure

Market context

inferred from NAICS
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
NAICS 541711
US market size
$2.0T
Typical award
$25K – $50M
Typical buyers
All federal civilianDoDStates
Commonly required
8(a)WOSBSDVOSBPE/PMP

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