Opportunity Information: Apply for TI 18 021
Apply for TI 18 021
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information Related to Mental and Substance Use Disorders" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.243.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 18, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 17, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information Related to Mental and Substance Use Disorders is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The program’s central goal is to create one National Center of Excellence focused on helping the field better understand and apply privacy requirements when dealing with information connected to mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services. In practical terms, the Center is meant to serve as a national hub that produces clear, usable guidance and then actively spreads it through training, technical assistance, and educational materials aimed at a wide range of audiences, not just clinicians.
The grant is designed to address a common real-world problem: while privacy protections are essential, the rules can be complicated, overlap in confusing ways, and are often interpreted inconsistently. The opportunity highlights key federal frameworks that frequently drive confusion in mental health and SUD settings, especially the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the confidentiality regulations for substance use disorder treatment records under 42 CFR Part 2. In addition, the Center is expected to tackle how HIPAA and Part 2 interact with other privacy rules that may apply in certain contexts, such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which is often relevant when care, counseling, or records involve schools, colleges, or education-linked services. A major emphasis is making these intersecting requirements easier to interpret and implement without weakening privacy protections.
A key theme of the program is that misinterpretation often cuts in the direction of being overly restrictive. The opportunity notes that providers and organizations sometimes apply privacy rules so strictly that helpful or even critical information is not shared appropriately, including information coming from families, individuals receiving care, or other treating practitioners. That kind of over-cautious withholding can lead to gaps in care coordination and may contribute to negative outcomes. The Center’s mission, therefore, is not simply to restate legal rules, but to translate them into accessible, plain-language resources and training that help stakeholders know what is allowed, what is not, and how to handle common scenarios in a way that protects patients while still supporting safe, effective care.
From an operational standpoint, the deliverables revolve around national-level capacity building: developing training curricula, offering technical assistance, and distributing educational resources that can be used by healthcare practitioners, families, individuals, states, and communities. The intent is broad dissemination, meaning the Center should not function as a closed research project but as an active service and support resource with materials that can be readily adopted by systems of care. The subject matter is specifically tied to protected health information and confidentiality issues in mental health and SUD contexts, where privacy rules can be especially sensitive and where Part 2 adds additional complexity beyond HIPAA in many situations.
The source information lists the funding opportunity title as “Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information Related to Mental and Substance Use Disorders” and the funding opportunity number as TI 18 021. It is categorized as a grant under the community development activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.243. The posting indicates an award ceiling of $1,000,000. The opportunity was created on July 18, 2018, with an original closing date of August 17, 2018. Eligibility is labeled broadly as “Others,” with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information Related to Mental and Substance Use Disorders."
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The central goal is to create one National Center of Excellence focused on helping the field better understand and apply privacy requirements when handling information connected to mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services.
How many Centers of Excellence will be created under this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, the program is intended to create one National Center of Excellence.
What problem is this grant trying to solve?
The grant is designed to address real-world confusion caused by privacy rules that can be complicated, overlapping, and inconsistently interpreted in mental health and SUD settings. The focus is on making these requirements easier to interpret and implement without weakening privacy protections.
Which privacy laws and regulations are highlighted as key areas of confusion?
The opportunity specifically highlights:
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
- 42 CFR Part 2 (confidentiality regulations for substance use disorder treatment records)
- How HIPAA and Part 2 interact with other rules such as FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) in relevant contexts
Why does the opportunity emphasize HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 together?
Because mental health and SUD services often involve situations where HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 can overlap or be applied in tandem, creating confusion about what information can be shared, with whom, and under what conditions.
What role does FERPA play in this opportunity?
FERPA is noted as relevant in contexts where care, counseling, or records involve schools, colleges, or education-linked services. The Center is expected to address how FERPA may intersect with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 in those settings.
Is the goal to make privacy protections less strict?
No. The stated emphasis is on helping stakeholders interpret and implement intersecting privacy requirements without weakening privacy protections, while reducing confusion and inconsistent interpretation.
What issue does the opportunity identify with how privacy rules are sometimes applied in practice?
The opportunity notes that privacy rules are often misinterpreted in an overly restrictive way, resulting in helpful or even critical information not being shared appropriately, including information from families, individuals receiving care, or other treating practitioners.
How can overly restrictive interpretations affect care?
Over-cautious withholding of information can create gaps in care coordination and may contribute to negative outcomes. The Center is meant to help reduce these gaps by clarifying what is allowed and how to handle common scenarios appropriately.
What will the Center of Excellence do in practical terms?
The Center is intended to function as a national hub that produces clear, usable guidance and actively spreads it through training, technical assistance, and educational materials.
Who are the intended audiences for the Center's resources?
The opportunity describes a wide range of audiences, including:
- Healthcare practitioners (not limited to clinicians)
- Families
- Individuals receiving care
- States
- Communities
What kinds of deliverables are expected from the Center?
The deliverables revolve around national-level capacity building, including developing training curricula, offering technical assistance, and distributing educational resources focused on protected health information and confidentiality in mental health and SUD contexts.
Is this opportunity meant to be a research project or an active service resource?
The description emphasizes broad dissemination and indicates the Center should not operate as a closed research project. Instead, it should function as an active service and support resource with materials that can be readily adopted by systems of care.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed is TI 18 021.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.243.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as a grant under the community development activity category.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The posting indicates an award ceiling of $1,000,000.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on July 18, 2018, and the original closing date was August 17, 2018.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others", with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility requirements?
The posting indicates that additional eligibility details are provided in the full announcement.
What topic area does the Center focus on?
The Center focuses specifically on protected health information and confidentiality issues related to mental health and substance use disorder services, including the complexities introduced by overlapping privacy frameworks.
What is the overall mission of the Center beyond restating legal rules?
The Center's mission is to translate complex privacy requirements into accessible, plain-language resources and training so stakeholders understand what is allowed, what is not, and how to handle common scenarios while protecting patients and supporting safe, effective care.
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