News

SAMHSA Accepting Applications for Campus Suicide Prevention Grants

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is announcing  the availability of up to $5.5 million in funding for campus suicide prevention grant programs. These grants will promote comprehensive approaches to preventing suicide in institutions of higher education throughout the nation.  

In order to be selected for a grant, applicants will have to provide a plan outlining their community’s particular suicide prevention needs as well as a comprehensive strategy designed to meet all those who may be at risk. These plans must address the needs of youths identified by the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention as being at particular concern for suicide prevention: including, but not limited to, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) youths, American Indian/Alaskan Natives, military family members, and veterans.

The grants are authorized under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act and will be awarded to up to 18 grantees. Each grantee is projected to receive up to $102,000 each year for up to three years. The actual award amounts may vary, depending on the availability of funds and the progress made by the grantees. These grants are part of SAMHSA’s strategic initiative to prevent substance abuse and mental illness.

WHO CAN APPLY: Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education that have not previously been awarded a campus suicide prevention grant. Tribal colleges are eligible and encouraged to apply.

How to Apply: Complete application kits for may be requested from SAMHSA at 1-877-SAMHSA7 [TDD: 1-800-487-4889] or from the SAMHSA website at samhsa.gov.

Applications are due March 4, 2011

— Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration