Mental Health Awareness Training Grants

The purpose of this SAMHSA program is to: (1) train individuals (e.g., school personnel, emergency first responders, law enforcement, veterans, armed services members and their families) to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental disorders, particularly serious mental illness (SMI) and/or serious emotional disturbances (SED); (2) establish linkages with school- and/or community-based mental health agencies to refer individuals with the signs or symptoms of mental illness to appropriate services; (3) train emergency services personnel, law enforcement, fire department personnel, veterans, and others to identify persons with a mental disorder and employ crisis de-escalation techniques; and (4) educate individuals about resources that are available in the community for individuals with a mental disorder. It is expected that this program will prepare and train others on how to appropriately and safely respond to individuals with mental disorders, particularly individuals with SMI and/or SED.

• Eligible Applicants:
• States and Territories, including the District of Columbia, political subdivisions of States, Indian tribes, or tribal organizations (as such terms are defined in section 5304 of title 25), health facilities, or programs operated by or in accordance with a contract or grant with the Indian Health Service, or other public or private nonprofit entities.
• Anticipated Funding: $1,111,462
• Estimated post date: December 30, 2022

Law Enforcement and Behavioral Health Partnerships for Early Diversion

The purpose of this SAMHSA program is to establish or expand programs that divert adults with a serious mental illness or a co-occurring disorder from the criminal justice system to community-based services prior to arrest and booking.

• Eligible Applicants: 
• Limited to states; political subdivisions of states; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations as defined in Section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, acting directly or through agreements with other public and private non-profit entities, or a health facility or program operated by or in accordance with a contract or grant with the Indian Health Service.
• Anticipated Funding: $1,890,177
• Estimated post date: January 30, 2023

HHS Grant Opportunities

Funding opportunities for telehealth and broadband-related programs can be found within the main grants portal, Grants.gov. Enter "telehealth" as a keyword in the search criteria. Some upcoming grants include:

Rural Health Network Development Program

The purpose of the RHND Program is to support integrated health care networks who collaborate to achieve efficiencies; expand access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of basic health care services and associated health outcomes; and strengthen the rural health care system as a whole. HRSA intends for the RHND Program to address gaps in service, enhance systems of care, and expand capacity of the local rural health care system. The RHND program was created in response to the need for rural providers to address changes taking place in the health care sector in order to better serve their rural communities. Furthermore, integrated health care networks are an important component of health care service delivery and system reform.

• Eligibility: 
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  Small businesses
  For profit organizations other than small businesses
  City or township governments
  Special district governments
  Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  County governments
  Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  Private institutions of higher education
  Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  State governments
  Independent school districts
• Anticipated Funding: $13,200,000
• Closing date for applications: November 22, 2022

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