Description

TRIBAL OPIOID RESPONSE (TOR) FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT (FOA) APPLICANT CONFERENCE CALL:

Conference Call for Programmatic Questions:
SAMHSA will host a conference call for potential applicants to answer programmatic questions regarding the TOR FOA.

Monday, July 22: 11:00 AM-Noon ET

Call-In Number: 888-322-3918
Participant passcode: 7174639

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2019 Tribal Opioid Response grants (Short Title: TOR). The program aims to address the opioid crisis in tribal communities by increasing access to culturally appropriate and evidence-based treatment, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using one of the three FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD). The intent is to reduce unmet treatment need and opioid overdose-related deaths through the provision of prevention, treatment and/or recovery activities for OUD.

Eligibility

Federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations. Tribes and tribal organizations may elect to apply as part of a consortia or in partnership with urban Indian organizations. Tribes and tribal organizations may only be included in one grant application.

Award Information

Funding Mechanism: Grant

Anticipated Total Available Funding: $35,985,372

Anticipated Number of Awards: 163

Anticipated Award Amount: See Appendix K

Length of Project: 2 years

Cost Sharing/Match Required?: No

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.