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SAMHSA Funding Opportunities Open

Jan 18, 2020, 09:00 AM by Melodi Moore

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Minority Fellowship Program

SAMHSA is accepting applications for a Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) grant. The purpose of this program is to increase the knowledge of mental health professionals on issues related to prevention, treatment, and recovery support. The program aims to reach individuals who are from racial and ethnic minority populations and have a mental or co-occurring mental and substance use disorder, and to improve the quality of care provided to these individuals.

SAMHSA plans to issue 1 grant of up to $1,925,000 per year for up to 5 years.

Application Due Date: Monday, March 16, 2020

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Grants

SAMHSA is accepting applications for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) Expansion Grants (CCBHC Expansion Grants). The purpose of this program is to increase access to, and improve the quality of community mental and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services through the expansion of CCBHCs. CCBHCs provide person- and family-centered integrated services. The CCBHC Expansion grant program must provide access to services including 24/7 crisis intervention services for individuals with serious mental illness or SUDs, including opioid use disorders; children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance; and individuals with co-occurring mental and substance disorders. SAMHSA expects that this program will provide comprehensive 24/7 access to community-based mental and SUD services; treatment of co-occurring disorders; and physical healthcare in one single location.

SAMHSA plans to issue 98 grants of up to $2,000,000 per year for up to 2 years.

Application Due Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2020

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