Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention
ID: 360972Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis (HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360972
Timeline
    Description

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention" aimed at enhancing behavioral health services for college students. This program seeks to implement a comprehensive public health approach that addresses suicide prevention, mental health disorders, and substance use issues among students, while promoting help-seeking behaviors and reducing stigma. With an estimated total program funding of $6,879,776 and the expectation of awarding 54 grants, eligible applicants include private and public non-profit institutions of higher education, with cost-sharing waived for minority-serving institutions and community colleges. Interested parties can reach out to Portland Ridley at portland.ridley@samhsa.hhs.gov or by phone at (240) 276-1848 for further information, with the opportunity status currently posted and the fiscal year set for 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Portland Ridley
    (240) 276-1848
    portland.ridley@samhsa.hhs.gov
    Files
    No associated files provided.
    Similar Opportunities
    Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Program
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a grant opportunity titled the Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Program. This program aims to support States and Tribes in implementing effective suicide prevention and early intervention strategies for youth aged up to 24 years across various settings, including schools, juvenile justice systems, and mental health programs. The initiative is crucial for addressing youth suicide and enhancing mental health support within communities, with an estimated total program funding of $15,108,574 and an expected 21 awards to be granted. Interested applicants, including States, public organizations, and Federally recognized Indian tribes, can reach out to Johari Dyson at Johari.Dyson@samhsa.hhs.gov or (240) 276-1096 for further information, with the application process expected to commence on March 16, 2026.
    National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "National Strategy for Suicide Prevention," aimed at implementing suicide prevention and intervention programs for individuals aged 25 and older. The program seeks to enhance collaboration with community stakeholders, raise awareness of available resources, and promote lethal means safety through a public health approach. With an estimated total program funding of $2,000,000 and an expected five awards, eligible applicants include community-based primary care or behavioral health care settings, emergency departments, state mental health agencies, public health agencies, U.S. territories, and Indian tribes or tribal organizations. Interested parties can contact Tara Parra at (240) 276-2830 or via email at SAMHSA-NSSP@samhsa.hhs.gov for further information, with the synopsis posted on March 16, 2026.
    Providers Clinical Support System - Universities
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a federal grant titled "Providers Clinical Support System - Universities" aimed at enhancing substance use disorder (SUD) education for graduate-level healthcare students. The program's objective is to ensure that these students receive early training in identifying, assessing, intervening, and treating SUD, thereby preparing them to address addiction and stigma in mainstream healthcare upon graduation. With an estimated total program funding of $1,200,000 and an expected four awards, eligible applicants include domestic public and private nonprofit entities. Interested parties can reach out to Belinda Greenfield at Belinda.Greenfield@samhsa.hhs.gov or by phone at (240) 276-2545 for further information, with the grant opportunity posted and the fiscal year designated as 2026.
    Cooperative Agreements for the Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Program
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is forecasting a funding opportunity for the Cooperative Agreements for the Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Program. This program aims to support states and tribes in implementing youth suicide prevention and early intervention strategies across various settings, including schools, juvenile justice systems, and mental health programs. The initiative is critical for enhancing the mental health and well-being of youth, particularly in underserved communities. The estimated total program funding is $7 million, with approximately nine awards expected, and interested applicants can reach out to Johari Eligan at johari.eligan@samhsa.hhs.gov or (240) 276-1096 for further information. The synopsis is anticipated to be posted on December 16, 2024, for the fiscal year 2025.
    Children's Mental Health Initiative
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled the Children's Mental Health Initiative, aimed at enhancing mental health outcomes for children and youth, from birth to age 21, who are at risk for or experiencing serious emotional disturbances, along with their families. This program seeks to provide essential resources and services to support these vulnerable populations, with eligibility limited to states, territories, governmental units within political subdivisions, and federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes and organizations. The total estimated funding for this initiative is approximately $43,353,763, with an expected 22 awards to be granted in fiscal year 2026. Interested applicants can reach out to Kate Perrotta at (240) 276-1859 or via email at ChildrensMentalHealthInitiative@samhsa.hhs.gov for further information, with the synopsis expected to be posted on February 17, 2026.
    Implementing Zero Suicide in Health Systems
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Implementing Zero Suicide in Health Systems." This initiative aims to implement the Zero Suicide intervention and prevention model for adults within health systems, requiring grant recipients to execute all seven elements of the Zero Suicide framework: Lead, Train, Identify, Engage, Treat, Transition, and Improve. This program is crucial for enhancing suicide prevention efforts in community-based primary care and behavioral health care settings, as well as emergency departments and public health agencies. The estimated total program funding is $16,110,545, with approximately 31 awards expected to be made. Interested applicants can reach out to Whitcomb Wakefield-Terpening at (240) 276-2911 or via email at zerosuicide@samhsa.hhs.gov for further information. The application period is open, with the opportunity posted as of December 10, 2025.
    Community Programs for Youth and Young Adults at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Community Programs for Youth and Young Adults at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis." This program aims to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions to youth and young adults, aged up to 25 years, who are identified as being at clinical high risk for psychosis. The initiative is crucial for addressing mental health challenges in this demographic, promoting early intervention and support. The estimated total program funding is $7 million, with approximately 11 awards expected to be granted. Interested applicants, which must be public entities such as state governments, tribal organizations, or local governmental units, can reach out to Dr. Hope Griffith-Jones at hope.griffith-jones@samhsa.hhs.gov or (240) 276-1859 for further information. The application process is set to begin with a synopsis posting on March 31, 2026.
    Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education)
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education)" aimed at developing sustainable and culturally appropriate school-based mental health and substance use services. The program seeks to establish collaborative partnerships among various educational and health agencies, community organizations, and families to enhance the delivery of behavioral health care in local or tribal education settings. With an estimated total program funding of $18,103,000 and the expectation of awarding approximately 10 grants, interested applicants can reach out to Jennifer Treger at jennifer.treger@samhsa.hhs.gov or (240) 276-1892 for further information. The opportunity is currently posted, with a synopsis expected on March 15, 2025, for the fiscal year 2025.
    Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education)
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education)" aimed at developing sustainable infrastructure for school-based mental health programs and services. Eligible applicants, which include domestic public and private nonprofit entities, are expected to establish collaborative partnerships with various educational and mental health agencies, community organizations, and families to enhance mental health support for school-aged youth. This initiative is crucial for improving mental health resources in educational settings, with an estimated total program funding of $56,170,333 and approximately 37 awards anticipated. Interested parties can reach out to Jennifer Treger at (240) 276-1143 or via email at SEAAWARE@samhsa.hhs.gov for further information, with the synopsis expected to be posted on February 17, 2026.
    National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative - Treatment and Service Adaptation
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative - Treatment and Service Adaptation. This initiative aims to provide national expertise in addressing specific types of traumatic events and population groups, facilitating the adaptation of effective evidence-based treatment and service approaches for communities across the United States. The program is critical for enhancing mental health services for children affected by trauma, with an estimated total funding of $14,400,000 available for approximately 24 awards in fiscal year 2026. Interested applicants, which include domestic public and private nonprofit entities, can reach out to Jennifer Isely at jennifer.isely@samhsa.hhs.gov or (240) 276-2563 for further information, with the synopsis expected to be posted on February 27, 2026.