Description

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2020 Treatment, Recovery, and Workforce Support grants (Short Title: Workforce Support). The purpose of this program is to implement evidence-based programs to support individuals in substance use disorder treatment and recovery to live independently and participate in the workforce. To achieve this objective, recipients must coordinate, as applicable, with Indian tribes or tribal organizations, state and local workforce development boards (see definitions), lead state agencies responsible for a workforce investment activity (see definitions), and state agencies responsible for carrying out substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs.

Eligibility

Entities that provide treatment or recovery services for individuals with substance use disorders and partner with one or more local or state stakeholders, which may include local employers, community organizations, the local workforce development board, local and state governments, and Indian tribes or tribal organizations, to support recovery, independent living, and participation in the workforce.

Award Information

Funding Mechanism: Grant

Anticipated Total Available Funding: $4,000,000

Anticipated Number of Awards: 8 awards

Anticipated Award Amount: $500,000

Length of Project: Up to 5 years

Cost Sharing/Match Required?: No

Proposed budgets cannot exceed $500,000 in total costs (direct and indirect) in any year of the proposed project. Annual continuation awards will depend on the availability of funds, recipient progress in meeting project goals and objectives, timely submission of required data and reports, and compliance with all terms and conditions of award.