Description

The purpose of this program is to establish and/or maintain a national center of excellence with specialized subject matter expertise in commercial tobacco use cessation among persons with mental and/or substance use disorders. The award recipient will be expected to create results-oriented collaborations among stakeholder organizations and educate/train behavioral health providers. With this program, SAMHSA aims to reduce the high rate of tobacco use among individuals with mental and/or substance use disorders.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are domestic public and private non-profit entities.

Award Information

Funding Mechanism: Grant

Anticipated Total Available Funding: Up to $1,250,000

Anticipated Number of Awards: One (1) award

Anticipated Award Amount: Up to $1,250,000 per award

Length of Project: Up to five years

Cost Sharing/Match Required?: No

Proposed budgets cannot exceed $1,250,000 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.