Description

The purpose of this program is to provide resources to enhance the capacity of statewide mental health family-controlled organizations to support, train, and mentor family members/primary caregivers who are raising children, youth, and young adults with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and/or co-occurring disorders (COD). SAMHSA aims to transform mental health and related systems in states by empowering family-controlled organizations to participate meaningfully in SED/COD policy development and service delivery.

Eligibility

Domestic public and private nonprofit entities.

Award Information

Funding Mechanism: Grant

Anticipated Total Available Funding: $1,142,585

Anticipated Number of Awards: 9

Anticipated Award Amount: Up to $120,000 per year per award

Length of Project: Up to 3 years

Cost Sharing/Match Required?: No

Proposed budgets cannot exceed $120,000 in total costs (direct and indirect) in any year of the proposed project. Annual continuation awards will depend on the availability of funds, grantee progress in meeting project goals and objectives, timely submission of required data and reports, and compliance with all terms and conditions of award.