Suicide Mortality Review Cooperative Agreement
ID: 354397Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Community Based Interventions (VA-OMHSP-CBISP)

Award Range

$1 - $575K

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/354397

Additional Information

https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/smr/
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering a funding opportunity through the Suicide Mortality Review Cooperative Agreement (SMR-CA) aimed at supporting states, territories, and Tribal entities in establishing and managing suicide mortality review committees (SMRCs). This initiative focuses on improving the collection and analysis of suicide death data to prevent suicide, particularly among Veterans, by providing awards for both planning and implementation phases of SMRCs. With an estimated total program funding of $10 million, individual awards can reach up to $575,000, and applications must be submitted electronically by July 24, 2024. Interested applicants can find more information and submit their applications via the VA Grants Management System at www.mentalhealth.va.gov/smr, or contact the VA Suicide Mortality Review Team at VASuicideMortalityReviewTeam@va.gov for further inquiries.

    Files
    Title
    Posted
    11724148 SECVA signed Notice of Funding Opportunity 508.pdf
    11724148.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a funding opportunity through the Suicide Mortality Review Cooperative Agreement (SMR-CA) aimed at supporting states, territories, and Tribal entities in establishing and managing suicide mortality review committees (SMRCs). This initiative seeks to improve the collection and analysis of suicide death data, specifically focusing on preventing suicide among Veterans. The funding, approximately $10 million for the first year, will provide awards up to $300,000 for SMRC planning and $575,000 for implementation. Applicants must submit their electronic applications by July 24, 2024, and are encouraged to engage with local death investigation systems and community organizations. The program consists of two focus areas: 1) planning and establishing SMRCs through community engagement and training, and 2) expanding existing SMRCs to improve data collection and apply findings for preventative measures. Eligible applicants include American Indian, Alaskan Native Tribal governments, and U.S. states and territories, with applications required to address various criteria including their operational plans and collaboration with local entities. This funding aims to enhance the national response to suicide prevention through systematic and data-informed strategies.
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