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Current Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery funding opportunities and grants
There are no current DBHR 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.
FY 2023 AmeriCorps Seniors Native Nations and Indigenous Elders Senior Demonstration Program
AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities and those serving.
AmeriCorps Seniors is publishing this funding notice for the purpose of creating the “FY 2023 AmeriCorps Seniors Native Nations and Indigenous Elders Senior Demonstration Program” to invest in projects focused on underserved Indigenous and Native communities, advancing opportunities for older adults to make an impact, through their time and experience. Applicants must demonstrate how they will engage adults ages 55 and older to address one or more of the Native Nations & Indigenous Elders SDP priorities.
The application deadline is Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 3 p.m. PT. To learn more and apply, visit the program grant webpage.
Drug-Free Communities Support Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grant - The purpose of the DFC Program is to establish and strengthen collaboration to support the efforts of coalitions working to prevent youth substance use. Community coalitions interested in applying to the DFC Program should review this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): New Coalitions (applying for DFC Years 1-5). For coalitions applying for DFC Years 6-10, review the Competing Continuations NOFO.
There were some NOFO webinars held in February. Visit the DFC Support Program Training Website to:
- Watch training videos.
- Download PowerPoint slides.
- Download the What is the DFc Program's Match Requirement Handout.
Interested applicants may find additional information on this page: https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/drug-free-communities/funding-announcements.html.
DBHR provides some application support to coalitions in Washington that are applying. For more information, contact Ray.Horodowicz@hca.wa.gov. Applications due: April 11, 2023.
Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education)
The purpose of this program is to develop a sustainable infrastructure for school-based mental health programs and services. Recipients are expected to build collaborative partnerships with the State Education Agency, Local Education Agency, Tribal Education Agency, the State Mental Health Agency, community-based providers of behavioral health care services, school personnel, community organizations, families, and school-aged youth. Award recipients will leverage their partnerships to implement mental health-related promotion, awareness, prevention, intervention, and resilience activities to ensure that school-aged youth have access and are connected to appropriate and effective behavioral health services. With this program, SAMHSA aims to promote the healthy social and emotional development of school-aged youth and prevent youth violence in school settings.
For more information, view the notice of funding opportunity or attend the pre-application webinar on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 12 p.m. PT.
The application deadline is Friday, April 28, 2023.
Mental Health Awareness Training Grants
The purpose of this program is to: (1) train individuals (e.g., school personnel and emergency services personnel including fire department and law enforcement personnel, veterans, armed services members and their families, etc.) to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental disorders and how to safely de-escalate crisis situations involving individuals with a mental illness and (2) provide education on resources available in the community for individuals with a mental illness and other relevant resources, including how to establish linkages with school and/or community-based mental health agencies. With this program, SAMHSA aims to increase the number of individuals prepared and trained on how to respond to individuals with mental disorders appropriately and safely. This program will help build secure, safe, and healthy communities; reinforce partnership between law enforcement and communities; and increase public trust and enhance public safety.
For more information, view the notice of funding opportunity.
The application deadline is Monday, May 1, 2023.
Planning and Developing Infrastructure to Promote the Mental Health of Children, Youth, and Families in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Communities
The purpose of this program is to provide tribes and tribal organizations with tools and resources to plan and design a family-driven, community-based, and culturally and linguistically competent system of care. With this program, SAMHSA aims to increase resilience and improve emotional health for AI/AN children, youth, and families.
For more information, view the notice of funding opportunity.
The application deadline is Friday, May 5, 2023.
Cooperative Agreements for School-Based Trauma-Informed Support Services and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth
The purpose of this program is to increase student access to evidence-based and culturally relevant trauma support services and mental health care by developing innovative initiatives, activities, and programs to link local school systems with local trauma-informed support and mental health systems, including those under the Indian Health Service. With this program, SAMHSA aims to further enhance and improve trauma-informed support and mental health services for children and youth.
For more information, view the notice of funding opportunity.
The application deadline is Monday, May 8, 2023.
Cooperative Agreements to Implement Zero Suicide in Health Systems
The purpose of this program is to implement the Zero Suicide intervention and prevention model for adults throughout a health system or systems. The Zero Suicide model is a comprehensive, multi-setting approach to suicide prevention in health systems. Recipients will be expected to implement all seven elements of the Zero Suicide framework: Lead, Train, Identify, Engage, Treat, Transition, and Improve; and incorporate principles of health equity within the framework. With this program, SAMHSA aims to reduce suicide ideation, suicide attempts, and deaths due to suicide.
For more information, view the notice of funding opportunity.
The application deadline is Monday, May 8, 2023.
Healthy Transitions: Improving Life Trajectories for Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Disorders Program
The purpose of this program is to improve and expand access to developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate services and supports for transition-aged youth and young adults (ages 16-25) who either have, or are at risk for developing, serious mental health conditions. Award recipients will be expected to identify and provide appropriate behavioral health interventions to transition-aged youth and young adults who are at risk for a serious emotional disturbance or serious mental illness. With this program, SAMHSA aims to improve emotional and behavioral health functioning so that this population of youth and young adults can maximize their potential to assume adult roles and responsibilities and lead full and productive lives.
For more information, view the notice of funding opportunity.
The application deadline is Monday, May 8, 2023.
Minority Fellowship Program
The purpose of this program is to recruit, train, and support master’s and doctoral level students in behavioral health care professions by: (1) increasing the knowledge of mental and/or substance use disorder behavioral health professionals on issues related to prevention, treatment, and recovery support for individuals who are from racial and ethnic minority populations and have a mental or substance use disorder; (2) increasing the number of culturally competent mental and substance use disorders professionals who teach, administer services, conduct research, and provide direct mental and/or substance use disorder services to racial and ethnic minority populations; and (3) improving the quality of mental and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services delivered to racial and ethnic minority populations. With this program, SAMHSA aims to reduce behavioral health disparities, advance the quality of mental and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services, and improve health care outcomes for racial and ethnic minority populations.
For more information, view the notice of funding opportunity.
The application deadline is Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
The purpose of this program is to implement suicide prevention and intervention programs for adults (with an emphasis on older adults, adults in rural areas, and American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) adults) that help implement the 2021 Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Implement the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. This program is intended to address the Call to Action’s broad-based public health approach to suicide prevention by enhancing collaboration with key community stakeholders (e.g., county health departments, workplace settings, criminal justice settings, senior-serving organizations, community firearm stakeholders), raising awareness of the available resources for suicide prevention, and implementing lethal means safety.
For more information, view the notice of funding opportunity.
The application deadline is Monday, May 15, 2023.
Tribal Behavioral Health
The purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce suicidal behavior and substance use/misuse, reduce the impact of trauma, and promote mental health among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth, up to and including age 24, by building a healthy network of systems, services, and partnerships that impact youth.
For more information, view the notice of funding opportunity.
The application deadline is Monday, May 15, 2023.
