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Current Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery funding opportunities and grants
No current funding opportunities.
Prior funding opportunities from the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
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Other funding opportunities
This list contains current funding opportunities related to substance abuse prevention or mental health promotion that are not from HCA.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Behavioral Health Center of Excellence
Offered through SAMHSA, the purpose of this program is to establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) to advance the behavioral health equity of Asian American (AA), Native Hawaiian (NH), and Pacific Islander (PI) communities. It is expected that the grant recipient will (1) develop and disseminate culturally informed, evidence-based behavioral health information and (2) provide technical assistance and training on issues related to addressing behavioral health disparities in AA, NH, and PI communities. One award of $700,000 per year for up to five years will be granted.
Application Due Date: Friday, July 8, 2022.
National Center of Excellence on Social Media and Mental Wellness
Building on President Biden’s Unity Agenda priority to tackle our nation’s mental health crisis, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is announcing $2 million in funding to establish a national center of excellence (CoE) on social media and mental wellness. The purpose of the CoE will be to develop and disseminate information, guidance, and training on the impact—including benefits and risks—that social media use has on children and youth, especially the risks to their mental health.
The CoE on Social Media and Mental Wellness funding will fund one award for $2 million per year, up to five years. Domestic public and private nonprofit entities; state governments; political subdivisions of states; federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations; public and private universities and colleges; and community and faith-based organizations are eligible to apply by July 18, 2022.
Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act Grants
The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is offering Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act Grants with awards of up to $50,000.
The purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth and young adults ages 12-20 in communities throughout the United States.
Domestic public and private nonprofit entities that are current or former Drug-Free Communities Support Program recipients are invited to apply by June 21, 2022.
Tribal Opioid Response Program (TOR)
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is announcing $55 million in funding for its TOR grant program. The TOR program ensures this country’s Native American communities get connected to effective, culturally relevant treatment and recovery support services.
Applications are due by June 27. Learn more.
