Description

The purpose of this program is to recruit, train, and support master’s and doctoral-level students in behavioral health care professions to address services disparities for racial and ethnic minority populations.

Eligibility

Eligibility is limited to nationally representative mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment professional organizations within eight professional fields: psychiatry, nursing, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, substance use disorder and addictions counseling, and addiction medicine.

Award Information

Funding Mechanism: Cooperative Agreement

Anticipated Total Available Funding: $15,396,969

Anticipated Number of Awards: 8

Anticipated Award Amount: Up to $1,924,621 per year per award

Length of Project: Up to 5 years

Cost Sharing/Match Required?: No

Proposed budgets cannot exceed $1,924,621 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.