Planning and Developing Infrastructure to Promote the Mental Health of Children, Youth, and Families in American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) Communities

For programmatic or technical questions:
Jeffrey Bedree
240.276.1718
Jeffrey.Bedree@samhsa.hhs.gov

For fiscal or budget questions:
240.276.1400
FOACMHS@samhsa.hhs.gov

For grant review process and application status questions:
Arvinda Khatri
240.276.0191
Arvinda.Khatri@samhsa.hhs.gov

This grant program will provide tribes and tribal organizations with the tools and resources to plan and design a family-driven, community-based, culturally and linguistically competent system of care to address the mental health and wellness needs of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children, youth, and families.

Required activities include:

• Identify, and convene an advisory group, such as a board, workgroup, or task force, to provide ongoing guidance to project staff to promote active community engagement with the project
• Conduct an assessment of community strengths, assets, and needs, within 4 months after award, to guide the development of the system of care approach
• Develop and implement within 6 months after award a plan for a community-based system of care approach for children and youth mental health and wellness services, prevention and treatment of substance use, and supports to be provided in the community
• Conduct network development and collaboration activities with stakeholders, including formalized interagency commitments, for coordination of services
• Provide orientation and ongoing training on the SAMHSA Systems of Care framework by engaging various sectors of the community
• Develop policies, corresponding funding streams, and other strategies that address how the system of care approach can be implemented and sustained

Eligible applicants include:

• Federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations
• Tribal colleges and universities
• Urban Indian organizations
• Consortia of tribes or tribal organizations

Estimated award amount: $350,000 per year
Length of Project: Up to 3 years
Expected Number of Awards: 17
Total Funding Available: $5,907,708

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