For programmatic or technical questions:
Tonia F. Gray, MPH
240.276.2492
tonia.gray@samhsa.hhs.gov

Kameisha Bennett
240.276.2586
Kameisha.bennett@samhsa.hhs.gov

For grants management or budget questions:
Eileen Bermudez
240.276.1412
FOACSAT@samhsa.hhs.gov

This program provides funding to use the SAMHSA Strategic Prevention Framework to address underage drinking and up to 2 more substance abuse prevention priorities such as marijuana, cocaine, prescription drugs, opioids, or methamphetamines. The Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) gives prevention professionals a comprehensive process for addressing the substance misuse and related behavioral health problems facing their communities.

Projects must identify populations served that are vulnerable to behavioral health disparities and focus on outcomes that reduce disparities in people who have systematically experienced greater obstacles to health based on their:

• Racial or ethnic group
• Religion
• Socioeconomic status
• Gender
• Age
• Mental health
• Cognitive, sensory, or physical disability
• Sexual orientation or gender identity
• Geographic location
• Other characteristics historically linked to discrimination or exclusion

Eligible applicants include:

• Federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes
• Tribal organizations
• Urban Indian organizations
• Consortia of tribes or tribal organizations
• States and territories that are not currently receiving funds through the Strategic Prevention Framework - Partnerships for Success program

Award ceiling: $2,260,000 per year
Award floor: $500,000 per year
Project period: Up to 5 years
Estimated number of awards: 34
Estimated total program funding: $45,000,000

At least 5 awards will be made to tribes/tribal organizations. The maximum award for tribes and tribal organizations is $500,000.

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