Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #TI-26-020
SAMHSA National Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Privacy
Buyer
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Posted
March 20, 2026
Identifier
TI-26-020
NAICS
541618
SAMHSA is initiating a cooperative agreement to establish a National Center of Excellence focused on privacy in behavioral health information. - Government Buyer: - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Program Overview: - Establishment and operation of a National Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information related to behavioral health - Center will develop and disseminate training, technical assistance, and educational resources - Focus on federal privacy statutes and regulations as they pertain to behavioral health data - Funding and Eligibility: - Total award amount: $1,000,000 - Eligible applicants: Domestic public and private non-profit entities - Products/Services Requested: - Programmatic services to create and operate the center - No specific products, OEMs, or part numbers identified - Unique Requirements: - National scope for training and technical assistance - Emphasis on privacy and compliance with federal behavioral health data regulations
Description
This program aims to establish a National Center of Excellence to develop and disseminate training, technical assistance, and educational resources regarding federal privacy statutes and regulations related to behavioral health data. The center will serve healthcare practitioners, families, individuals, states, and communities. The funding is provided through a cooperative agreement with a total award amount of $1,000,000. Eligible applicants include domestic public and private non-profit entities.