Simpler Grants.gov #SM-26-009

Grant for Campus Suicide Prevention Programs at Higher Education Institutions

This opportunity from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides grant funding for campus suicide prevention programs at higher education institutions. - Government Buyer: - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive, evidence-based public health programs to enhance behavioral health services for college students - Focus on prevention, reduction, and treatment of suicide, depression, serious mental illness, and substance use disorders - Eligibility and Notable Requirements: - Only private and public non-profit institutions of higher education are eligible - Cost-sharing is required, but waived for minority-serving institutions and community colleges - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for service programs, not product procurement - Unique Aspects: - Emphasis on evidence-based approaches and comprehensive behavioral health strategies - Targeted at at-risk student populations on college campuses

Description

This program supports a comprehensive public health and evidence-based approach to enhance behavioral health services for college students, including those at risk for suicide, depression, serious mental illness, and substance use disorders. It aims to prevent and reduce suicide and mental and substance use disorders, promote help-seeking behavior, reduce stigma, and improve identification and treatment of at-risk students to help them complete their studies. Cost-sharing is waived for minority-serving institutions and community colleges. The program is limited to private and public non-profit institutions of higher education.

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