SAMHSA 2003 Press Releases


	News Release

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



	$3.8 Million Available to Expand Substance Abuse/HIV Prevention Services

	The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announces the availability of up to 14 awards in FY 2003 for the "Targeted Capacity Expansion Initiative for Substance Abuse Prevention (SAP) and HIV Prevention in Minority Communities: Services Grants." The grants are designed to expand substance abuse prevention services in conjunction with HIV/AIDS services in the African American, Latino/Hispanic, and other racial or ethnic communities highly affected by the twin epidemics of substance abuse and HIV/AIDS. A grant request may be made for up to, but not more than, $350,000 in total costs (direct and indirect). Cost-sharing is not required for this program, however, all successful applicants will develop and implement a plan to ensure continued provision of services subsequent to cessation of federal funding. The grants will be awarded by SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) for a period of up to 5 years. Annual awards will depend on continued availability of funds and progress achieved. WHO CAN APPLY: Eligible entities may include: Not-for-profit community-based organizations, national organizations, faith-based organizations, colleges and universities, clinics and hospitals, research institutions, and tribal government and tribal/urban Indian entities and organizations. Since the purpose of this program is to expand the capacity of community based organizations, State and local government agencies are not eligible to apply. The goal of this program is to increase access to integrated substance abuse prevention and HIV prevention programs in high risk minority communities disproportionately impacted by substance abuse and HIV infection. HOW TO APPLY: Applications for RFA No. SP-03-005, are available by calling SAMHSA's clearinghouse at 1-800-729-6686, or by downloading from www.samhsa.gov. APPLICATION DUE DATE: Must be received by May 23, 2003. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Applicants with questions on program issues should contact Francis C. Johnson, M.S.W., at (301) 443-2332 or fjohnson@samhsa.hhs.gov. Queries on grants management should be directed to Steve 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.