3 New Grant Opportunities in Support of "Now Is the Time"

	Latest Grant Opportunities Now Is the Time: Minority Fellowship Program — Youth Due Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 This program is designed to increase access to mental health services for youth in America by expanding the focus of the current Minority Fellowship Program to support trained, master's level behavioral health providers. These providers serve children, adolescents, and populations in transition to adulthood (ages 16–25) in the fields of psychology, social work, professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, and nursing. Anticipated Award Amount: Up to $532,000/year Learn About Eligibility Now Is the Time: Minority Fellowship Program — Addiction Counselors Due Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 This 4-year program expands the focus of the current Minority Fellowship Program to support master's level addiction counselors. It is designed to reduce health disparities and improve behavioral health care outcomes for racially and ethnically diverse populations by increasing the number of culturally competent, master's level addiction counselors available with a specific focus on transition-age youth (ages 16–25) in public and private nonprofit sectors. Anticipated Award Amount: Up to $800,000/year Learn About Eligibility "Now Is the Time" Healthy Transitions: Improving Life Trajectories for Youth and Young Adults With, or at Risk for, Serious Mental Health Conditions Due Date: Friday, June 13, 2014 In support of the President's "Now Is the Time" (NITT) Plan[PDF – 192KB], this program is designed to improve access to treatment and support services for youth and young adults ages 16–25 who either have, or are at risk for developing, a serious mental health condition. Anticipated Award Amount: Up to $1 million/year Learn About Eligibility Questions About Grant Opportunities? Gwendolyn Simpson Office of Financial Resources, Division of Grants Management (240) 276-1408 gwendolyn.simpson@samhsa.hhs.gov Eileen Bermudez Office of Financial Resources, Division of Grants Management 240-276-1412 eileen.bermudez@samhsa.hhs.gov