SAMHSA is accepting applications for up to $3 million in Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) grants

SAMHSA is accepting applications for up to $3 million in Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) grants

 

SAMHSA Bulletin

Date: 1/7/2013 12:05 PM
Media Contact: SAMHSA Press Office
Telephone: 240-276-2130

SAMHSA is accepting applications for up to $3 million in Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) grants

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for up to $750,000 per year in STOP Act grants aimed at preventing alcohol use among underage youth in communities across the nation. The STOP Act program was created to strengthen collaboration among the federal, state, local and tribal governments and communities to more effectively reduce alcohol use among youth. This mission includes disseminating timely information to communities about state-of-the-art practices and initiatives that are proven to be effective in preventing and reducing alcohol use among youth. The STOP Act program enhances, not supplants, effective local community initiatives for preventing and reducing alcohol use among youth. SAMHSA anticipates providing funding up to $50,000 annually in individual grants for up to 15 grantees for up to a four-year period. Actual amounts may vary, depending on the availability of funds. WHO IS ELIGIBLE: The statutory authority for this program (stated in the STOP Act CFDA: 93.243, Legislative Authority, 42 U.S.C. 290bb-25b, Section 519B of the Public Health Service Act) limits eligibility to domestic, public, and private nonprofit entities that are current or former Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) grantees, including past STOP Act grantees. For example, local governments, federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes, Territories, and Pacific and Caribbean Jurisdictions may be eligible. The statutory authority for this program prohibits grants to for-profit agencies. STOP Act grantees that received their award in fiscal year 2008 and fiscal year 2009 are eligible to apply for the FY 2013 STOP Act grant. HOW TO APPLY:  Requests for a complete application package for SP-13-001can be made from SAMHSA at 1-877-SAMHSA7 [TDD: 1-800-487-4889]. The required documents may also be downloaded from the SAMHSA web site at http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/. APPLICATION DUE DATE: March 1 , 2013. Applications must be received by the due date to be considered for review. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For questions about program issues, contact Dan Fletcher at (240) 276-2578 or e-mail dan.fletcher@samhsa.hhs.gov . For information on grants management and budget issues, contact Virginia Simmons at (240) 276-1422 or e-mail virginia.simmons@samhsa.hhs.gov . 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.

Last updated: 1/8/2013 9:44 AM

Up to $3 Million in Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) Grants

The STOP Act grants aim to strengthen collaboration among the Federal, state, local, and tribal governments and communities to reduce and prevent alcohol use among youth more effectively.

Up to $1 Million in Funding To Help With Suicide Prevention Follow-up

The purpose of this program is to promote follow-up assistance to suicidal persons who call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program, suicidal persons discharged from emergency departments, and those who are being otherwise helped by National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Centers.

Up to $10.7 Million in System of Care Expansion Planning Grants

The purpose of these grants is to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to expand and sustain the system of care approach to providing services for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families.

Prescription Drug Misuse Remains a Top Public Health Concern

New SAMHSA report finds approximately 22 million persons nationwide initiating nonmedical pain reliever use since 2002.

18 JAN		Webinar: A (Health) Home Run: Operationalizing Behavioral Health Homes Learn the core clinical features of a behavioral health home, identify real-world examples of how providers are implementing the core clinical features of a health home, and understand the opportunities for state agencies to support health homes.
28–3 JAN–FEB		National Drug Facts Week (NDFW) NDFW is a health observance week for teens that aims to shatter the myths about drugs and drug abuse. Register for local events, learn how to host or sponsor an event, or take the National Drug IQ Challenge.
4–7 FEB		Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's National Leadership Forum/SAMHSA's 9th Annual Prevention Day Learn the latest strategies to fight substance abuse and hear from nationally known experts and policymakers. SAMHSA's Prevention Day is Monday, February 4, and is free to the public. Discounts are offered for the Leadership Forum if registration is completed before January 21. Location: Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.
3–6 MAR		26th Annual Children's Mental Health Research and Policy Conference Register to be a part of the national conversation on children's mental health research and policy. This conference brings together more than 500 stakeholders to share information on health, education, and more. Location: Tampa, Florida.

 

SAMHSA News: "A Better Path: Drug Treatment Courts Offer Hope for Youth" Response to Sandy Hook Tragedy: Coping With Violence and Traumatic Events