Cooperative Agreements to Implement Zero Suicide in Health Systems

For programmatic or technical questions:
Michelle Cornette
240.276.0605
michelle.cornette@samhsa.hhs.gov

For grants management or budget questions:
240.276.1400
FOACMHS@samhsa.hhs.gov

For grant review process and application status questions contact:
Stephanie Boyd
240.276.2485
Stephanie.Boyd@samhsa.hhs.gov

This opportunity (Short Title: Zero Suicide) provides grants to implement the Zero Suicide Model, a comprehensive, multi-setting approach to suicide prevention in health systems.

Grantees will implement all seven elements of the Zero Suicide model: Lead, Train, Identify, Engage, Treat, Transition, and Improve; and incorporate principles of health equity within the framework.

A detailed list of required activities is provided in the application instructions.

Grantees will be expected to develop and implement an impact statement/action plan to enhance equity for populations that experience behavioral health disparities, including rural and tribal communities.

Eligible applicants include:

• State mental health agencies or state agencies with mental or behavioral health functions
• U.S. territories
• Indian tribes and tribal organizations
• Community-based primary care or behavioral healthcare settings
• Emergency departments
• Public health agencies

Up to $700,000 per year for states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories.

Up to $400,000 per year for other eligible applicants.

Project period: Up to 5 years
Expected number of awards: 17
Estimated total program funding: $12,035,974

At least 2 grant awards will be made to tribes or tribal organizations pending adequate application volume.

Links to the full announcement, application instructions, and the online application process are available through grants.gov.