The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for fiscal year 2020 Disaster Response Grant Program – Services for Adults.
The purpose of this program is to provide mental and substance use disorder treatment, crisis counseling, other related supports to adults impacted by Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon Yutu, and wildfires and earthquakes occurring in calendar year 2018 and tornadoes and floods occurring in calendar year 2019 in those areas for which a major disaster or emergency was declared under section 401 or 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170 and 5191) (referred to under this heading as ‘‘covered disaster or emergency’’), including activities authorized under section 319(a) of the Public Health Service Act. SAMHSA recognizes the impact natural disasters can have and is providing funding to mitigate this impact.
Eligible applicants are domestic public and private nonprofit entities in the above noted affected areas.
Award Information
Funding Mechanism: Grant
Anticipated Total Available Funding: $30,000,000
Anticipated Number of Awards: 30
Anticipated Award Amount: From $1,000,000 for 18 months
Length of Project: 18 months
Cost Sharing/Match Required?: No
Proposed budgets cannot exceed $1,000,000 in total costs (direct and indirect) for the 18-month project period. 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.
This grant opportunity closes Wednesday, February 12. Learn more about how to apply.