The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is issuing a funding opportunity (NOFO No. SP-24-003) for the National Anti-Drug Coalitions Training and Workforce Development Cooperative Agreement, with applications due by May 24, 2024. The grant, totaling $675,000, aims to support anti-drug coalitions in training and knowledge transfer through specific events, including SAMHSA’s Prevention Day, the National Leadership Forum, and CADCA's Mid-Year Training Institute.
Eligible applicants are limited to the Community-Based, Advocacy-Focused, Data-Driven, Coalition-Building Association (CADCA). The primary objective is to build a prevention workforce and address substance use and misuse by providing evidence-based resources. Required activities include providing venues for workshops, scholarships for youth attendance, and evaluations for each event to ensure effectiveness. The award duration is up to five years, beginning September 30, 2024, with a strong emphasis on data collection, performance measurement, and compliance with federal laws regarding discrimination and equity in service delivery. This initiative aligns with several federal strategies to enhance behavioral health across underserved communities.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is inviting applications for the National Anti-Drug Coalitions Training and Workforce Development Cooperative Agreement (NOFO No. SP-24-003), with a deadline of May 24, 2024. This funding opportunity aims to enhance community prevention efforts by training leaders in state and local anti-drug coalitions. The total available funding is approximately $675,000, which will be awarded to one eligible applicant, specifically the Community-Based, Advocacy-Focused, Data-Driven, Coalition-Building Association (CADCA).
The project will focus on providing training at significant events, including SAMHSA’s Prevention Day, the National Leadership Forum, and the CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute, thereby promoting evidence-based practices in substance use prevention. Key personnel, including a Project Director and a Project Coordinator, are required to manage the cooperative agreement, supported by detailed data collection for evaluating program effectiveness.
The cooperative agreement will be administered collaboratively between the recipient and SAMHSA, with an emphasis on addressing the diverse behavioral health needs of underserved communities. The initiative aligns with various federal strategies aimed at tackling substance use and improving health outcomes nationwide.