Description

The purpose of this program is to establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) to advance the behavioral health equity of Hispanic/Latino communities. It is expected that the recipient will (1) develop and disseminate culturally informed, evidence-based behavioral health information); (2) provide training and technical assistance (TTA) on evidence-based and best practices in mental health promotion, prevention, and treatment and recovery from mental health and substance use disorders (SUD); and (3) expand the behavioral health workforce for Hispanic and Latino communities.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are States, political subdivisions of States, Indian tribes, or tribal organizations (as such terms are defined in Section 5304 of Title 25), health facilities, or programs operated by or in accordance with a contract or grant with the Indian Health Service, or other public or private nonprofit entities.

Award Information

Funding Mechanism: Cooperative Agreement

Anticipated Total Available Funding: Up $1,125,000

Anticipated Number of Awards: One (1)

Anticipated Award Amount: Up to $1,125,000 per year per award

Length of Project: Up to five years

Cost Sharing/Match Required?: No

Proposed budgets cannot exceed $1,125,000 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.)