SAMHSA 2003 Press Releases


	News Release

	Date:	March 24, 2003
	Media Contact:	SAMHSA Press
	Phone:	301-443-8956



	$4 Million Available for Methamphetamine and Inhalant Prevention Programs or Infrastructure Development

	The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announces the availability of $4 million for 14 awards for cooperative agreements to expand methamphetamine and inhalant prevention interventions or infrastructure development as part of the Targeted Capacity Expansion program. The average annual award will range from $300,000 to $350,000, and applications with proposed budgets exceeding $350,000 will be returned. Awards may be requested for up to three years, depending on the availability of funds and progress achieved. SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention will administer the cooperative agreements. Who Can Apply: Eligible applicants are public and domestic private non-profit entities including units of state and local governments, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, community based organizations, managed care and other health care delivery systems, universities and colleges, faith based organizations and local law enforcement agencies. Current grantees, as well as entities who are not current grantees, are welcome to apply. How to Apply: Applications for RFA SP03-006 are available from SAMHSA's clearinghouse at 1-800-729-6686, or by downloading from the SAMHSA website at www.samhsa.gov. Application Due Date: Must be received by May 23, 2003. Additional Information: Applicants with questions on program issues should contact Pamela C. Roddy, Ph.D, at 301-443-1001 or proddy@samhsa.hhs.gov. Queries on grants management should be directed to Stephen Hudak at 301 443-9666 or e-mail at shudak@samhsa.hhs.gov.

	The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a public health agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the lead federal agency for improving the quality and availability of substance abuse prevention, addiction treatment and mental health services in the United States. Information on SAMHSA's programs is available on this website, www.samhsa.gov.