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Understanding SAMHSA's Grant Application Process (Multimedia)

Each year, SAMHSA announces numerous funding opportunities through which States, tribes, community- and faith-based organizations, and others can apply for grants. To provide an overview of the current grants application procedures and critical requirements, and direct you to the current information on its discretionary grants, SAMHSA has produced a short Webcast. Below is a link to the final script of this Webcast.
http://grantstraining.samhsa.gov/SAMHSA_Grants_Webcast_Script.pdf

SAMHSA FY 2008 Funding Opportunities

For comprehensive list of all SAMHSA FY 2008 Grant Announcements, click here.

SAMHSA to Fund Conference Grants

Due Date: Applications are due on the initial date of May 30, 2008 for FY 08 only and on the recurring dates of September 30 and March 31 of each year.

SAMHSA is now accepting applications for Knowledge Dissemination Conference grants. The purpose of these grants is to disseminate knowledge about practices within the mental health services, substance abuse prevention and substance treatment fields.

For the full announcement, please click here.

SAMHSA Accepting Applications for Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children's Health)

Due date: June 12, 2008

Project LAUNCH is a new SAMHSA grant program promoting the mental and physical wellness of young children. A wide range of early childhood service programs can be provide through Project LAUNCH grants, including:

Mental health consultation to promote more effective child care and early education programs
Parenting skills training and other family support services

For more information, see the SAMHSA News Release.

Chung Ying Tang Foundation

The Chung Ying Tang Foundation confers grants upon entrepreneurial nonprofit organizations willing to create innovative new programs within the following initiatives:

* Education
* Public Health
* Citizen Engagement

For more information, visit the foundation's website.

National Alliance of Vietnamese American Service Agencies

Due Date: Varies

NAVASA has posted several funding opportunities from within the NAVASA network, as well as opportunities for internships and fellowships.

To view these postings, click here.

Federal Grant Opportunities

The following grant opportunity postings were made on the Grants.gov Find Opportunities ("FedGrants") service:

HHS
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health
International Research Collaboration on Drug Addiction (R01)Grant

To view them, click here

Robert Wood Johnson

The Robert Wood Johnson has created a new grant application process. The Foundation accepts grant proposals throughout the year. For more information, please click here.

Public Welfare Foundation Grants

Due Date: Rolling

The purpose of this program is to support efforts in the development of lasting social solutions in underrepresented communities. The Public Welfare Foundation is committed to facilitating the delivery of services that meet basic human needs and promote full democratic participation of all members of society.

Eligible applicants for this program are nonprofit 501(c)(3) and 509(a) organizations. Although applications from government agencies are generally not funded, they will be considered if the proposed work is of interest to the Foundation.

For more information, download the notice of the award here.

Changes in Health Care Financing & Organization

Changes in Health Care Financing and Organization is an initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that supports policy analysis, research, evaluation and demonstration project. Projects may be initiated from within many disciplines including health services research, economics, sociology, political science, public policy, public health, public administration, law and business administration. Funded projects should provide public and private policy leaders with usable and timely information on health care policy and financing issues. Two sizes of grants area available: small grants for projects requiring $100,000 or less and projected to take 12 months or less; and large grants for projects requiring more than $100,000 and/or projected to take longer than 12 months. Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis. Applications may be submitted any time. The complete Call for Proposals is available on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Web site at www.rwjf.org/cfp/hcfo and the Program Web site at www.hcfo.net or by calling (202) 292-6700.

CDC Funds Conferences Promoting Reduction in Tobacco Use

Grant Administrator:	Center for Disease Control & Prevention. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
Program:	Conference Support Program
Eligibility:	Public and private non-profit organizations, state and local governments and their bona fide agencies, faith-based organizations, universities and colleges, foundations and civic groups, scientific and professional organizations and federally recognized Indian tribal governments and tribal organizations.
Funding:	$2 million for 40-50 awards.
Deadline:	Letter of Intent, Cycle A, Nov. 22; Cycle B, Feb 3; Applications, Cycle A, Dec. 2; Cycle B, April 6.
Info:	Technical Information Management Section, CDC Procurement & Grants Office, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341; phone 770-448-2700; Federal Registrar, 11/3pp64057-62
Organizations and programs working to prevent or reduce tobacco use—especially among youths—may request funds to support public-health conferences on that issue. Under this request for proposal, an applicant may apply for funding for more than one conference or meeting, but not if the event is the same conference or meeting conducted more than one time during the project period.

Warren Foundation Funds Treatment Linked to Programs For Youths

Grant Administrator:	Warren Family Foundation
Deadline:	NONE
Contact:	Tracy W. ST. Amour, Director, Warren Family Foundation, PO BOX 915, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067; phone 858-756-3711
The Warren Family Foundation will fund substance abuse services, especially organizations with links to children’s and human-services programs. The foundation will support building renovation, general operating support and research. Grants have reached $250,000. Giving is focused on California. Check with the foundation on whether an application form is required, and potential applicants are advised to approach the foundation initially by letter.

El Pomar Funds Healthcare & Substance-Abuse Programs

Grant Administrator:	El Pomar Foundation
Deadline:	NONE; Board meets 6-8 times per year
Website:	www.elpomar.org
Contact:	William Hybl, Chairman, El Pomar Foundation, 10 Lake Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, phone 719-633-7733 or 800-554-7711
The El Pomar Foundation will fund substance-abuse programs, especially those promoting health and well-being for children and the disadvantaged. Municipalities may request funds for specific projects. The foundation will fund building renovation, capital campaigns, continuing support, emergency funds, employee matching gifts, equipment, general/operating support, in-kind gifts, land acquisition, program development and program related investments/loans. Grants have reached $1.5 million, but most range from $5,000-$100,000. Giving is limited to Colorado. An application form is not required, but potential applicants are advised to approach the board initially with a letter of proposal. Final notification is within 90 days.

Boettcher Foundation Focuses on Drug-Abuse Rehabilitation

Grant Administrator:	Boettcher Foundation
Deadline:	None; Board meets monthly
Website:	www.boettcherfoundation.org
Contact:	Timothy Schultz, President, Boettcher Foundation, 600 17th St. Suite 2210 S., Denver, CO 80202, phone 303-534-1937
The Boettcher Foundation will fund substance abuse treatment programs with an emphasis on drug-abuse rehabilitation and human-services programs. The foundation will fund annual campaigns, building/renovation, capital campaigns, general operating support, land acquisition, and matching/challenge support. Grants have reached $250,000, but most average $10,000-$100,000. Giving is focused on Colorado. An Application form is not required and potential applicants are advised to approach the foundation initially with a proposal letter.

Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Grant

Grant Administrator:	Alliance Healthcare Foundation
Deadline:	Open
Web site:	www.alliancehf.org
Contact:	Yolanda Boyd, Grants Administrator Alliance Healthcare Foundation 9325 Sky Park Court, Suite 350 San Diego, CA 92123 Phone: (858)614-4885 Fax: (858)874-3656 E -mail: yboyd@alliancehf.org
Alliance Healthcare Foundation is committed to improving the healthcare delivery system for the medically under-served in San Diego County. We support progressive programs and give a public voice to the critical healthcare needs of communities. Additionally, Alliance program staff will give priority consideration to programs in San Diego County that meet one or more of these criteria: Address a significant health problem(s) of a specific target population that is medically under-served and is either uninsured or under-insured; Include program strategies or financing mechanisms that will have a discernible impact on the problem(s) addressed in the letter of intent; Hold the promise of becoming self-sustaining or institutionalized in some way in the larger community; Expand the target population of existing programs; and Build on existing community resources

California Endowment

Grant Administrator:	The California Endowment
Deadline:	Varies
Web site:	http://www.calendow.org/grant_guide/
Contact:	The California Endowment, Local Opportunities Fund, 21650 Oxnard Street, Suite 1200 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Fax: (818)593-2617
The California Endowment aims to make lasting improvements in the health of Californians. Their mission is "to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians." The current work is organized around three goals: Access to health Culturally competent health systems Community health and the elimination of health disparities For the Grant Application Guide and other resources, please see the website above.

CMHS Community Action Grants

Grant Administrator:	Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA)
Deadline:	please contact for further information
Web site:	www.samhsa.gov
Contact:	Patricia Gratton, Office of the Director Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11 C-26 Rockville, MD 20857 Phone: (301)443-3603
The Community Action Grant Program supports the adoption and implementation of exemplary practices related to the delivery and organization of services for children with serious emotional disturbances or adults with serious mental illness. The target population may also have co-occurring disorders, such as substance abuse or other mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. This program is made up of two types of grants: Phase I grants focusing on consensus building and decision support, and Phase II grants focusing on implementation support. In 2001, an addendum announced the Racial and Ethnic Minority Priority Initiative which offers funds to support the adoption and implementation of exemplary practices related to the delivery and organization of services to racial and ethnic minority persons with serious emotional and substance abuse problems. Racial and ethnic minorities are African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic American, and American Indians/Alaskan natives adults and adolescents who are mentally ill and/or "at risk" for alcohol and illicit drug problems or are seriously chemically dependent.

Drug Use and Abuse in Minority and Underserved Populations Grants

Grant Administrator:	National Institute on Drug Abuse
Deadline:	please contact for further information
Web site:	www.nida.nih.gov
Contact:	NIH, Attn: National Institute on Drug Abuse Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research Parklawn Bldg, Rm 9 A-53 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 Phone: (301) 443-6720
Purpose: To encourage research on the extent and nature of drug use and abuse among ethnic/racial minority groups and other underserved populations. Eligibility: This program is open to principal investigators at public or private nonprofit or profit-making organizations, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of state or local governments, and eligible agencies of the federal government. Women and minority investigators are especially encouraged to apply. Minority populations to be served include American Indians and Alaskan Natives, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, African Americans, and Hispanics. Underserved populations include, but are not limited to, school dropouts, gang members, the homeless, migrant workers, prostitutes, children of drug users, recent immigrant groups, the unemployed or working poor, the elderly, veterans, incarcerated adults and juveniles, the mentally ill, or other vulnerable groups. Amount: The amounts of the awards depend on the nature of the proposal and the availability of funds. Duration: Up to 5 years; may be renewed.

Community-Initiated Prevention Interventions

Grant Administrator:	SAMHSA
Deadline:	please contact for further information
Web site:	www.samhsa.gov
Contact:	National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information P.O. Box 2345 Rockville, MD 20847-2345 Phone: (800)729-6686 Fax: (301)468-6433
Grants are awarded for studies that field test effective substance abuse prevention interventions that have been shown to prevent or reduce alcohol, tobacco, or other illegal drug use as well as associated social, emotional, behavioral, cognitive and physical problems among at-risk populations in their local community(ies). Through this initiative, grants will be made for projects that test these interventions in local community settings and/or with diverse populations, or replicate those proven to be effective in other populations and/or communities, or assess how well they can be sustained as subjects progress through normal developmental stages. Eligibility: Applications may be submitted by units of State or local governments and by domestic private non-profit and for-profit organizations such as community-based organizations, as well as universities, colleges, faith-based organizations, and hospitals.

Richland Substance Abuse Services

Grant Administrator:	The Richland County Foundation
Deadline:	July 2; First Friday of September, November, January, and March.
Web site:	www.rcfoundation.org
Contact:	Pamela Siegenthaler, CEO Address: Richalnd County Foundation 24 W. 3rd St., Suite 100 Mansfield, OH 44902-1209 E-mail: info@rcfoundation.org Phone: (416) 525-3020
The Richland County Foundation will provide funding for substance-abuse programs, especially those serving children and youths, the elderly, the disabled, minorities, the mentally ill, and women. Giving is focused in Ohio. An application form is required, and potential applicant is advised to approach the foundation initially with a phone call requesting an appointment.

Glaser Substance Abuse Programs Serving Children and Youth

Grant Administrator:	Glaser Foundation
Deadline:	None. Bimonthly Board Meetings.
Contact:	Glaser Foundation PO Box 6548 Bellevue, WA 98008-0548
The Glaser Foundation will fund substance-abuse programs and alcoholism services, especially those projects with direct links to children, youths, the indigent and healthcare. Grants have reached $50,000. Giving is focused on Washington. An application is required, and potential applicants are advised to approach the foundation initially with a proposal letter.

Knox Foundation Substance Abuse Programs

Grant Administrator:	Robert W. Knox Sr. & Pearl Wallis Knox Charitable Foundation
Deadline:	None. Board meets quarterly.
Contact:	Bette Lehmberg, Vice President Address: c/o Bank of America P.O. Box 931041, TX1-492-12-01 Dallas, TX 75283-1041.
The Robert W. Knox Sr. & Pearl Wallis Knox Charitable Foundation will fund substance abuse programs, especially those providing family and mental health services. Grants have reached $30,000. Giving is focused in Texas. An application is not required, but potential applicants are advised to approach the foundation initially with a proposal letter.

MetLife Foundation Substance Abuse Project Funding

Grant Administrator:	MetLife Foundation
Deadline:	None. Board meets six times per year.
Web site:	www.metlife.org
Contact:	Sibyl Jacobson, CEO Address: 1 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10010-3690 Phone: (212) 578-6272
The MetLife Foundation will fund substance-abuse programs, particularly those connected to education and health-care organizations. Grants have reached $1.2 million, but most range from $10,000-$100,000. Giving is national in focus. An application form is required for special programs where requests for proposals are issued. An application form is not required for other grants. Potential applicants are advised to make an initial approach to the foundation by letter.

Legacy's Small Innovative Grants Program

Grant Administrator:	American Legacy Foundation
Deadline:	Open
Website:	www.americanlegacy.org
Contact:	American Legacy Foundation 1001 G St., N.W., Suite 800 Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (212) 586-5404 E-mail: info@americanlegacy.org
The American Legacy Foundation will award grants of up to $100,000 in first-year grants for efforts to prevent and reduce tobacco use among 18- to 24-year-olds, combat secondhand smoke, fight smoking in rural areas, and for other anti-smoking projects. Grants are intended to help start new projects, carry out new ideas or new approaches, or conduct research on tobacco control. Second-year awards will be for up to 50 percent of the initial grant; the grantee must match the second-year funding with their own cash. The application deadline is open. Government agencies and nonprofits serving states or territories that were parties to the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement with tobacco companies may apply.

Grants for Substance-Abuse Services to Low-Income, Minority Populations

Grant Administrator:	William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Deadline:	Open. Grants reviewed at board meetings in March, June, September and November.
Website:	www.hearstfdn.org
Contact:	East of Mississippi River Robert Frehse Vice President and Executive Director 888 7th Ave., 45th Floor New York, NY 10106-0057 Phone: (212) 586-5404	West of Mississippi River Thomas Eastham Vice President and Western Director 90 New Montgomery St., Suite 1212 San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: (415) 543-0400
The William Randolph Hearst Foundation will provide funding for substance-abuse services, especially those connected to organizations serving underrepresented, low-income and minority populations. The foundation will provide funding for general/operating support, program development, research and technical assistance. Grants have reached $2 million, but most awards average $50,000-$100,000. Giving is national in focus. An application form is not required, but a potential applicant can use the New York Regional Area Grant Makers form. However, only fully documented appeals will be considered. In addition, a potential applicant is advised to initially approach the foundation with a proposal Final notification is made within six weeks.

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