Minority Fellowship Program
ID: 352473Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$0 - $2M

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/352473

Additional Information

https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/sm-24-009
Timeline
    Description

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a grant opportunity through the Minority Fellowship Program aimed at recruiting, training, and supporting master's and doctoral-level students in behavioral health care professions. This initiative specifically targets addressing service disparities for racial and ethnic minority populations and is open to nationally representative mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment professional organizations across eight professional fields, including psychiatry, nursing, and psychology. With an estimated total program funding of $15,396,969 and a maximum award ceiling of $1,924,621, SAMHSA expects to make approximately eight awards. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is June 10, 2024, and can reach out to the Office of Financial Resources at FOACMHS@samhsa.hhs.gov or (240) 276-1400 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    FOACMHS@samhsa.hhs.gov
    Files
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