NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Novel Psychoactive Substance Discovery, Education, and Reporting Institute

This solicitation invites a single, pre‑selected applicant – the Frederic Rieders Family Renaissance Foundation – to operate a Novel Psychoactive Substance (NPS) Discovery, Education, and Reporting Institute. The Institute will rapidly identify, characterize, and disseminate information on emerging opioids, stimulants, and other psychoactive compounds that pose public‑health risks. Funding is provided as a cooperative agreement up to $1,000,000 for one award. The effort supports scientific research, forensic analysis, educational outreach, and real‑time reporting to law‑enforcement and public‑health agencies. • Only the invited foundation may apply; eligibility is limited to that organization. • Scope includes substance detection, analytical method development, data sharing platforms, and training/education programs. • Deliverables: periodic technical reports, a public‑facing NPS database, and outreach workshops. • Funding: $1 M ceiling, cooperative‑agreement mechanism, single award. • Timeline: application window Sep 30 – Oct 7 2026; award date not specified.