Newswise — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is announcing the availability of up to $5.5 million in funding for campus suicide prevention grant programs. These grants will promote comprehensive approaches to preventing suicide in institutions of higher education throughout the nation.
In order to be selected for a grant, applicants will have to provide a plan outlining their community’s particular suicide prevention needs as well as a comprehensive strategy designed to meet all those who may be at risk. These plans must address the needs of youth identified by the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention as being at particular concern for suicide prevention: including, but not limited to, lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) youth, American Indian/Alaskan Natives (AI/AN), military family members and veterans.
The grants are authorized under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act and will be awarded to up to 18 grantees. Each grantee is projected to receive up to $102,000 each year for up to three years. The actual award amounts may vary, depending on the availability of funds and the progress made by the grantees. These grants are part of SAMHSA’s strategic initiative to prevent substance abuse and mental illness.
WHO CAN APPLY: Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education that have not previously been awarded a campus suicide prevention grant. Tribal colleges are eligible and encouraged to apply.
[See Section III-1 of this RFA for complete eligibility information.]
How to Apply: Complete application kits for SM-11-002 may be requested from SAMHSA at 1-877-SAMHSA7 [TDD: 1-800-487-4889].
You also may download the required documents from the SAMHSA Web site at http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/apply.aspx.
Additional materials available on this Web site include:
‧ a grant writing technical assistance manual for potential applicants
‧ standard terms and conditions for SAMHSA grants;
‧ guidelines and policies that relate to SAMHSA grants (e.g., guidelines on cultural competence, consumer and family participation, and evaluation); and
‧ a list of certifications and assurances referenced in item 21 of the SF 424 v2.
APPLICATION DUE DATE: March 4, 2011
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For questions about program issues contact: Rosalyn Blogier, at 240-276-1842, or [email protected]
For questions on grants management and budget issues contact: Gwendolyn Simpson, at (240) 276-1408, or [email protected]
SAMHSA is a public health agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. Its mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
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