Headlines: Funding for Tribal Opioid Response

Tribal Opioid Response Grants SAMHSA is accepting applications for Tribal Opioid Response grants (TOR). The program aims to address the opioid crisis in tribal communities by increasing access to culturally appropriate and evidence-based treatment, including medication-assisted treatment using one of the three FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD). In addition to focusing on OUD, recipients may also address stimulant misuse and use disorders, including cocaine and methamphetamine. SAMHSA plans to issue 200 grants of up to $50,000,000 for up to 2 years. Application Due Date: Monday, May 4, 2020

Rural Emergency Medical Services Training Grant SAMHSA is accepting applications for the Rural Emergency Medical Services Training grants (EMS Training). The purpose of this program is to recruit and train emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in rural areas. SAMHSA recognizes the great need for emergency services in rural areas and the critical role EMS personnel serve across the country. SAMHSA plans to issue 25 grants of up to $200,000 per year for up to 1 year. Application Due Date: Thursday, April 30, 2020

State Pilot Grant Program for Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women SAMHSA is accepting applications for the State Pilot Grant Program for Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW-PLT). The purpose of the program is to enhance flexibility in the use of funds designed to: 1) Support family-based services for pregnant and postpartum women with a primary diagnosis of a substance use disorder, including opioid use disorders; 2) Help state substance abuse agencies address the continuum of care, including services provided to pregnant and postpartum women in nonresidential-based settings; and 3) Promote a coordinated, effective, and efficient state system managed by state substance abuse agencies by encouraging new approaches and models of service delivery. SAMHSA plans to issue 5 grants of up to $900,000 per year for up to 3 years. Application Due Date: Monday, April 20, 2020

Grants to Implement Zero Suicide in Health Systems SAMHSA is accepting applications for Grants to Implement Zero Suicide in Health Systems (Zero Suicide). The Zero Suicide model is a comprehensive, multi-setting approach to suicide prevention in health systems. The purpose of this program is to implement suicide prevention and intervention programs for individuals who are 25 years of age or older. This program is designed to raise awareness of suicide, establish referral processes, and improve care and outcomes for such individuals who are at risk for suicide. Recipients will implement the Zero Suicide model throughout their health system. SAMHSA plans to issue up to 17 grants of up to $700,000 per year for up to 5 years. Application Due Date: Monday, March 30, 2020

Services Grant Program for Residential Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women SAMHSA is accepting applications for the Residential Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW) grant program. The purpose of this program is to provide pregnant and postpartum women with treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs) through programs in which, during the course of receiving treatment, the women reside in or receive outpatient treatment services from facilities provided by the programs; the minor children of the women reside with the women in such facilities, if the women so request; and the services are available to or on behalf of the women. SAMHSA plans to issue 3 grants of up to $525,000 per year for up to 5 years. Application Due Date: Monday, March 30, 2020

Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers SAMHSA is accepting applications for Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers (CORC) grants. The purpose of the program is the operation of comprehensive centers that provide a full spectrum of treatment and recovery support services to address the opioid epidemic. SAMHSA plans to issue 2 grants of up to $850,000 per year for up to 4 years. Application Due Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020