SAMHSA is accepting applications for up to $44.2 million for PPHF-2015 Cooperative Agreements for State-Sponsored Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention (RFA No. SM-15-004)
Friday, April 24, 2015
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for fiscal year 2015 PPHF-2015 Cooperative Agreements for State-Sponsored Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention. The purpose of this program is to support states and tribes (including Alaskan villages and urban Indian organizations) in developing and implementing statewide or tribal youth suicide prevention and early intervention strategies. The ultimate goal of this program is to reduce suicide deaths and non-fatal suicide attempts.
SAMHSA expects that 12 grantees will be awarded at up to $736,000 per year for up to five years. The actual award amounts may vary, depending on the availability of funds. This program is financed by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Prevention and Public Health Funds.
WHO CAN APPLY: Eligible applicants are states (including D.C. and the U.S. territories), federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations (as defined in the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Assistance Act), or urban Indian organizations (as defined in the Indian Health Care Improvement Act), and domestic public and private nonprofit entities designated by a state, federally recognized Indian tribe, tribal organization, or urban Indian organization. Please see Section III-1 of the Request for Applications (RFA) for complete eligibility information.
HOW TO APPLY: You must go to both http://www.grants.gov and the SAMHSA websitehttp://www.samhsa.gov/grants/applying to download the required documents you will need to apply for this SAMHSA grant. Your application must be submitted through http://www.Grants.gov. Please refer to RFA: PART II, Section I and Appendix B – Guidance for Electronic Submission of Applications.
APPLICATION DUE DATE: June 02, 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: Part II, Section IV-2 for submission requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Applicants with questions about program issues should contact Christina James at (240) 276-1874 or christina.james@samhsa.hhs.gov.
For questions on grants management and budget issues please contact Gwendolyn Simpson at (240) 276-1408 orgwendolyn.simpson@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
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