SAMHSA is accepting applications for up to nearly $9.8 million to enhance Adult Drug Court services, coordination and treatment services (RFA No. TI-15-011)

Monday, May 4, 2015

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) at the Department of Justice (DOJ) is accepting applications for fiscal year 2015 grants to enhance the evidence-based substance abuse treatment and recovery support services of adult drug courts. The purpose of this joint initiative is to allow applicants to submit a comprehensive strategy for enhancing drug court services and substance abuse treatment. Applicants will compete for two grant awards (a grant from SAMHSA and a separate grant from BJA) for both criminal justice and substance abuse treatment funds with one application.

SAMHSA expects that 10 grantees will be awarded up to $325,000 per year for up to three years, with additional funding coming from DOJ. The actual award amounts may vary, depending on the availability of funds.

WHO CAN APPLY: Eligible applicants are limited to states or state courts applying on behalf of a single jurisdiction; local courts; counties; other units of local government; or federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). Please see Section C of the Request for Applications for complete eligibility information.

HOW TO APPLY: You must go to both http://www.grants.gov and the SAMHSA websitehttp://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/ti-15-011 to download the required documents you will need to apply for this jointly funded SAMHSA/BJA grant. Your application must be submitted throughhttp://www.Grants.gov. Please refer to RFA: Section D– Application and Submission Information.

APPLICATION DUE DATE: June 1, 2015 by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time). Applications must be received by the due date and time to be considered for review. Please see RFA: Section D for submission requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Applicants with questions about program issues should contact Jon Berg at (240) 276-1609 or Jon.Berg@samhsa.hhs.gov.

For questions on grants management and budget issues please contact Eileen Bermudez at (240) 276-1412 oreileen.bermudez@samhsa.hhs.gov.

For more information, contact the SAMHSA Press Office at 240-276-2130.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.