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March 7, 2019
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Grant Application Opportunities


Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention & Early Intervention Grant Program

SAMHSA is accepting applications for the Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Grant Program (GLS State/Tribal Youth Suicide). The purpose of this program is to support states and tribes with implementing youth suicide prevention and early intervention strategies in schools, educational institutions, juvenile justice systems, substance use programs, mental health programs, foster care systems, and other child and youth-serving organizations.
SAMHSA plans to issue 26 grants of up to $736,000 per year for up to 5 years.
Application Due Date: Monday, March 18, 2019

Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act Grants

SAMHSA is accepting applications for Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) grants. The goal of this program is to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth and young adults ages 12-20 in communities throughout the United States. The activities that are implemented in the project will aim to address community norms regarding alcohol use by youth, reduce opportunities for underage drinking by limiting youth access to alcohol, create changes in underage drinking enforcement efforts, address penalties for underage use, and/or reduce the prevalence of negative consequences associated with underage drinking (e.g., motor vehicle crashes, sexual assaults).
SAMHSA plans to issue 20 grants of up to $50,000 per year for up to 4 years.
Application Due Date: Friday, March 22, 2019

Targeted Capacity Expansion: Special Projects

SAMHSA is accepting applications for Targeted Capacity Expansion: Special Projects (TCE – Special Projects) grants. The purpose of this program is to develop and implement targeted strategies for substance use disorder treatment provision to address a specific population or area of focus identified by the community.
SAMHSA plans to issue 22 grants of up to $375,000 per year for up to 3 years.
Application Due Date: Monday, March 25, 2019

Strategic Prevention Framework – Partnerships for Success

SAMHSA is accepting applications for Strategic Prevention Framework - Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) grants. The purpose of this grant program is to prevent the onset and reduce the progression of substance abuse and its related problems, while strengthening prevention capacity and infrastructure at the community level. The program is intended to address one of the nation's top substance abuse prevention priorities – underage drinking among persons aged 9 to 20.
SAMHSA plans to issue 127 grants of up to $300,000 per year for up to 5 years.
Application Due Date: Friday, March 29, 2019

National Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions

SAMHSA is accepting applications for National Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions (CIHS) grants. The purpose of this program is to advance the implementation of high quality, evidence-based treatment for individuals with co-occurring physical and mental health conditions, including substance use disorders.
SAMHSA plans to issue 1 grant of up to $2,000,000 per year for up to 5 years.
Application Due Date: Friday, March 29, 2019

Building Communities of Recovery

SAMHSA is accepting applications for 2019 Building Communities of Recovery (BCOR) grants. The purpose of this program is to mobilize resources within and outside of the recovery community to increase the prevalence and quality of long-term recovery support from substance abuse and addiction. These grants are intended to support the development, enhancement, expansion, and delivery of recovery support services as well as promotion of education about recovery.
SAMHSA plans to issue 3 grants of up to $200,000 per year for up to 3 years.
Application Due Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Grants for Expansion and Sustainability of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances

SAMHSA is accepting applications for Grants for Expansion and Sustainability of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances (System of Care (SOC) Expansion and Sustainability Grants). The purpose of this program is to improve the mental health outcomes for children and youth (from birth through age 21) with serious emotional disturbance, and their families.
SAMHSA plans to issue grants of up to $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 per year for up to 4 years.
Application Due Date:  Friday, April 19, 2019

Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children's Health Grant Program

SAMHSA is accepting applications for the 2019 Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children's Health Grant Program (Project LAUNCH). The purpose of this program is to promote the wellness of young children, from birth to 8 years of age, by addressing the social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioral aspects of their development. It is expected that this program will provide local communities or tribes the opportunity to disseminate effective and innovative early childhood mental health practices and services, ultimately leading to better outcomes for young children and their families.
SAMHSA plans to issue 15 grants of up to $800,000 per year for up to 5 years.
Application Due Date: Friday, April 19, 2019

Minority AIDS Initiative: Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations at High Risk for HIV-AIDS

SAMHSA is accepting applications for Minority AIDS Initiative: Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations at High Risk for HIV/AIDS (MAI – High Risk Populations) grants. The purpose of this program is to increase engagement in the care for racial and ethnic minority individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, who are at risk for HIV or are HIV positive receiving HIV services/treatment.
SAMHSA plans to issue 24 grants of up to $500,000 per year for up to 5 years.
Application Due Date: Monday, April 22, 2019

Resources


DTAC Bulletin: Disaster Planning and Preparedness and People with Serious Mental Illness

The SAMHSA DTAC Bulletin is a monthly newsletter used to share updates in the field, post upcoming activities, and highlight new resources.

Recent SAMHSA Blogs

SAMHSA Urges Focus on Synergistic Epidemics of Substance Use Disorder, HIV and Viral Hepatitis

In a "Dear Colleague" letter sent to grantees of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) late last year, Elinore McCance-Katz, M.D., Ph.D., the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, put a spotlight on HIV and viral hepatitis – the often hidden consequences of the substance use disorder epidemic – and called on the public health and substance abuse disorders communities to strengthen coordinated efforts to address them.

Three African American Leaders Making an Impact on Mental Health in the Community

In 1976 President Gerald Ford honored the contributions of black Americans by issuing a proclamation that officially marked February as African American History Month.  This proclamation continued to be issued by every president that followed.  For the 2019 celebration, SAMHSA recognizes three leaders who have had significant impact on the mental health of their communities and beyond and have been important contributors to SAMHSA's efforts to advance behavioral health equity for African Americans.

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