Behavioral Health Workforce Development Technical Assistance Program
ID: 355782Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355782
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a funding opportunity through the Behavioral Health Workforce Development Technical Assistance Program, aimed at enhancing the capacity of existing HRSA-funded behavioral health training programs. This initiative seeks to provide technical assistance to expand the number of trained behavioral health providers, particularly in underserved areas, addressing the critical shortage of personnel in the field of mental health and substance use disorders. With an estimated total program funding of approximately $2,499,000 available for FY 2025, the program will support a cooperative agreement for initial activities, potentially extending for four years, contingent upon appropriations. Interested applicants, including public and private nonprofits, health professions schools, and state or local governments, must submit their applications by March 3, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Antoinette Agarwal at bhwdtae25@hrsa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    bhwdtae25@hrsa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    HRSA-25-080.pdf
    The Bureau of Health Workforce's Notice of Funding Opportunity (HRSA-25-080) outlines the Behavioral Health Workforce Development Technical Assistance Program, with applications due on March 3, 2025. This program aims to provide technical assistance to existing HRSA-funded Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training programs, facilitating the expansion of trained behavioral health providers, especially in underserved areas. Eligible applicants include health professions schools, academic health centers, state or local governments, and public or private nonprofits offering training in health professions. The total funding available for FY 2025 is approximately $2,499,000, with the potential for a cooperative agreement to fund initial activities, continuing for four years pending appropriation. The program intends to address the critical shortage of behavioral health personnel in the U.S., exacerbated by a high prevalence of mental health and substance use disorders. It focuses on developing targeted training, establishing partnerships, and improving care provision through evidence-based practices. Applications are subject to an initial and merit review process based on defined criteria, including project purpose, response to needs, impact, organizational resources, and budget feasibility. The entire application must adhere to strict guidelines to ensure compliance and successful funding allocation while emphasizing the importance of sustainability beyond federal support.
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