Description

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2020 State Opioid Response (SOR) Technical Assistance (TA) grant. This grant will be provided to a single entity who will serve as the central coordinating point for ensuring the requirements of this funding opportunity are met. The purpose of this program is to identify local physicians, other clinicians, and other providers (advance practice nurses, physician assistants, peers and other healthcare professionals) with expertise in prevention, treatment and recovery services for opioid use disorders (OUDs) and stimulant use disorders. The goal of this TA grant is to ensure the provision of evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery support programs/services across the SOR program.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are domestic public and private nonprofit entities. For example:

• Public or private universities and colleges
• Community- and faith-based organizations
• Professional guilds

Award Information

Funding Mechanism: Grant

Anticipated Total Available Funding: Up to $16,607,000 per year

Anticipated Number of Awards: One award

Anticipated Award Amount: Up to $16,607,000 per year

Length of Project: 2 years

Cost Sharing/Match Required?: No

Proposed budgets cannot exceed $16,607,000 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.