Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
November 7, Vol. 07-178

Funding Available for 15 Campus Suicide Prevention Grants

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is soliciting applications for grants to prevent suicide on college campuses, pending the availability of FY 2008 funds.

The American College Health Association's 2006 National College Health Assessment found that 9 percent of students enrolled in a higher education institution had seriously considered suicide within the past year, and that 1.3 percent actually attempted suicide. This program is designed to assist colleges and universities in their efforts to prevent suicide attempts and completions and to enhance services for students with mental and behavioral health problems, such as depression and substance abuse that put them at risk for suicide.

It is expected that about .5 million will be available to fund up to 15 grants. The average annual award amount is expected to be up to $100,000 per year for up to three years. The actual award amount may vary, depending on the availability of funds. The grants will be awarded by SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services.

WHO CAN APPLY: Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education. Applicants from public and private institutions may apply, including state universities, private four-year colleges and universities (including those with religious affiliations), minority-serving institutions, and community colleges.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications for No. SM-08-002 are available by calling SAMHSA's Health Information Network at 1-877-SAMHSA7 or by downloading at http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2008/sm_08_002.aspx . Applicants are encouraged to apply online using www.grants.gov.

APPLICATION DUE DATE: January 18, 2008

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Potential applicants are encouraged to attend pre-application technical assistance conference calls. The call-in number and schedule are available at www.sprc.org. Applicants with questions about program issues should contact Nancy J. Davis at 240-276-1866 or nancy.davis@samhsa.hhs.gov. For questions on grants management issues, contact Gwendolyn Simpson at 240-276-1408 or gwendolyn.simpson@samhsa.hhs.gov.

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The Center for Mental Health Services is a component of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, United States Department of Health and Human Services.