NIDA’s funding decisions are based primarily on programmatic priorities of the Institute and scientific merit of the application. Funding strategies for a given year may change depending on priorities within the Institute and of the NIH. NIDA Funding Strategy for Fiscal Year 2021 NIDA Funding Strategy for Fiscal Year 2020 NIDA Funding Strategy for Fiscal Year 2019 NIDA Funding Strategy for Fiscal Year 2018 Older Strategy files (Archives) February 4, 2021