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This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) focused on Navigator Emergency Department (ED) Diversion Models for Non-Urgent Mental Health Concerns (PAR-25-288), issued by the Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health. The funding opportunity supports research on family navigation ED diversion models, specifically targeting three key areas: implementing triage tools for mental health acuity assessment, facilitating engagement in mental health services, and providing support and resources to families seeking mental health assistance.

The grant opportunity falls under the Mental Health Research Grants program (CFDA 93.242) and is open to a wide range of applicants including for-profit organizations, educational institutions, government entities, nonprofits, tribal organizations, and small businesses. The research focus aligns with the National Institute of Mental Health's mission to advance understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research. This R34 Clinical Trial Required opportunity specifically seeks to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of navigation models that can divert non-urgent mental health cases from emergency departments to more appropriate care settings.