Application Information Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)
Request for Applications (RFA) No. SM-05-012
Publication in grants.gov: March 4, 2005
Receipt date: May 5, 2005
Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) No.: 93.243
Key Dates:
Application Deadline |
Applications are due by May 5, 2005. |
Intergovernmental Review |
Letters from State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) are due no later than 60 days after application deadline. |
Public Health System Impact Statement (PHSIS)/SSA Coordination |
Applicants must send the PHSIS to appropriate State and local health agencies by application deadline. Comments from Single State Agency are due no later than 60 days after application deadline. |
SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) announces the availability of fiscal year (FY) 2005 funds for increasing system infrastructure and service capacity for older persons with mental health needs.
The purpose of the Older Adult Mental Health TCE Grant Program is to help communities provide direct services and to build the necessary infrastructure to support expanded services for meeting the diverse mental health needs of older persons. The target population of older adults, for the purpose of this program, is defined as persons 60 years and older who are at risk for or are experiencing mental health problems.
Older Adult Mental Health TCE grants are authorized under 520A of the Public Health Service Act, as amended.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are domestic public and private nonprofit entities. For example, State, local or tribal governments; public or private universities and colleges; community- and faith-based organizations; and tribal organizations may apply. The statutory authority for this program precludes grants to for-profit organizations. Additionally, applicants must comply with the requirement to address the target population of persons 60 years of age and older who are at risk for or are experiencing mental health problems.
Award Information
It is expected that up to $4.4 million will be available to fund up to 11 awards in FY 2005. Annual awards are expected to range from $375,000 to $400,000 per year in total costs (direct and indirect).
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Applicants may request a project period of up to 3 years. No less than 15 percent and no more than 20 percent of the total budget is to be used to conduct a local evaluation of the services and infrastructure expansion program and to collect GPRA data.
Proposed budgets cannot exceed $400,000 in any year of the proposed project. The actual amount available for the awards may vary, depending on unanticipated program requirements and the number and quality of the applications received. Annual continuation awards will depend on the availability of funds, grantee progress in meeting project goals and objectives, and timely submission of required data and reports.
Contact Information
For questions on program issues, contact:
Betsy McDonel Herr, Ph.D.
SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, Community Support Program Branch
1 Choke Cherry Road, Room 6-1011
Rockville, MD 20857
(240) 276-1911
betsy.mcdonelherr@samhsa.hhs.gov
For questions on grants management issues, contact:
Kimberly Pendleton
Division of Grants Management
Office of Program Services, SAMHSA
1 Choke Cherry Road
Room 7-1097
Rockville, MD 20857
(240) 276-1421
Kimberly.Pendleton@samhsa.hhs.gov
Documents needed to complete a grant application:
The complete Announcement No. SM-05-012
PHS 5161-1 (revised July 2000): Includes the face page, budget forms, assurances, certification, and checklist.
Applications that are not submitted on the required application form will be screened out and will not be reviewed.
Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants
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Frequently Asked Questions
You may request a complete application kit by calling one of SAMHSA's national clearinghouses:
- For substance abuse prevention or treatment grants, call the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) at 1-800-729-6686.
- For mental health grants, call the National Mental Health Information Center at 1-800-789-CMHS (2647).
Additional Materials
For further information on the forms and the application process, see Useful Information for Applicants
Additional materials available on this website include:
- Technical Assistance and Training for SAMHSA Grant Applicants
- Grants Management at SAMHSA: Useful Information for Grantees
Last updated: 02/12/2009