New Funding Opportunity Aimed at Implementing Effective Strategies to Identify, Treat Unhealthy Alcohol Use

A new Funding Opportunity Announcement from AHRQ seeks applications for increasing the dissemination and implementation of patient-centered outcomes research findings in primary care practices to identify and manage patients’ unhealthy alcohol use. Nearly a third of Americans report unhealthy alcohol use, but few receive treatment. AHRQ anticipates investing up to $13.5 million over three years to support up to six awards. Grant applicants must propose a comprehensive plan to improve the identification and management of unhealthy alcohol use among adults, including screening and brief intervention and medication-assisted therapy. Applications will be accepted beginning Dec. 4 and are due Jan. 4, 2019. Potential applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of intent. A technical assistance call Oct. 24 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. ET will provide a summary of the initiative and address frequently asked questions. Access additional information on submitting a letter of intent, registering for the technical assistance call and submitting questions in advance of the call. For questions, email alcoholresearch@ahrq.hhs.gov.