Opportunity Information: Apply for SM 11 009
Apply for SM 11 009
- The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants to Enhance Older Adult Behavioral Health Services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health ServicesProjects of Regional and National Significance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 8, 2011 and posted on Apr 8, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 7, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,560,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $356,344.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are domestic public and private non profit entities. For example State and local governments, Federal recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes and tribal organizations, Urban Indian organizations, Public or private universities and colleges and Community and faith based organizations. However eligibility is being restricted to current and previous Older Adult Targeted Capacity Expansion (TCE) grantees from cohorts FY 2002 2008. SAMHSA believes that the most effective and efficient way to accomplish the goals and objectives of this 18 month project is to limit the eligibility to the current and previous grantees since they have the expertise and infrastructure already in place to implement the project without any delays. Applicants must also comply with the requirement to address the target population of persons 60 years of age and older who are at risk for or are experiencing behavioral health problems. The statutory authority for this program prohibits grants to for profit agencies.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Grants to Enhance Older Adult Behavioral Health Services opportunity (SAMHSA/CMHS, FY 2011) was designed to build on the work already underway in SAMHSA's Older Adult Targeted Capacity Expansion (TCE) program. Its main goal was to help existing TCE projects broaden their services so they could more directly prevent two urgent and often overlapping problems among older adults: suicide and the misuse or abuse of prescription medications. For this grant, the target population was defined as adults age 60 and older who are at risk for, or already experiencing, behavioral health conditions, including mental health and substance use related concerns.
A key theme of the announcement is that older adult behavioral health needs are rising as the population ages and as chronic health conditions become more common. The grant frames suicide as a particularly pressing public health issue for this age group, noting that older adults make up a smaller share of the population than their share of suicide deaths, and that suicide rates tend to increase after age 64, especially among white men. It also emphasizes that suicide attempts among older adults are more likely to be fatal compared with younger age groups, and highlights a major prevention opportunity: many older adults who die by suicide had contact with a physician shortly before death. This points to the importance of improving screening, detection of risk, and stronger connections between medical settings and behavioral health supports.
The second major focus is prescription drug misuse and abuse among seniors, in the context of heavy medication use and multiple chronic conditions. The announcement highlights that many older adults take over the counter medications and supplements in addition to prescriptions, and that a substantial portion take five or more prescriptions, increasing the risk of dangerous interactions, confusion about dosing, and misuse. It also points to sharp increases over time in hospital admissions related to medication and illicit drug use conditions among adults age 65 and older. SAMHSA connects this to behavioral health by noting that medication misuse can contribute to or worsen conditions like delirium and dementia-like symptoms, and that substance misuse and mental health conditions can reinforce each other, making prevention and early intervention especially important.
Programmatically, this was a services grant, structured as a one-time, 18-month award intended to expand and intensify real-world service delivery rather than fund long planning periods. SAMHSA made clear it wanted services up and running quickly, with service delivery beginning no later than the third month of the project. The work was expected to build on existing infrastructure and experience from prior TCE projects, including the use of evidence-based practice models that earlier cohorts had already implemented with positive outcomes.
SAMHSA partnered with the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) to strengthen coordination across the aging services network, mental health systems, and substance abuse prevention and treatment systems. The grant description stresses learning opportunities and planning support so states and communities could better align these networks, rather than operating in separate silos, which is a common barrier for older adults trying to access help.
In terms of fit with SAMHSA priorities, the opportunity was aligned with SAMHSA strategic initiatives, specifically the Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness initiative and the Recovery Support initiative. In practice, that meant the funded expansions were expected to address both prevention (reducing suicide risk and preventing medication misuse) and recovery supports (helping older adults maintain stability, functioning, and connection to ongoing supports).
Funding details show it was a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SM-11-009) under CFDA 93.243. SAMHSA expected to make about 10 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,560,000 and an award ceiling of $356,344. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The application window opened in early April 2011, with a closing date of June 7, 2011.
Eligibility was intentionally narrow. While SAMHSA listed many types of eligible domestic public and private nonprofit entities (such as state and local governments, federally recognized Tribes and tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, colleges and universities, and community- and faith-based organizations), the competition was restricted to current and previous Older Adult TCE grantees from the FY 2002 through FY 2008 cohorts. SAMHSA explained that this restriction was to ensure applicants already had the expertise and operational capacity to implement quickly, consistent with the 18-month timeline and the expectation of rapid service start-up. For-profit entities were not eligible due to statutory restrictions.
Overall, the opportunity was essentially a targeted expansion grant: it did not create a brand-new program so much as it pushed established older adult behavioral health service projects to extend their scope into suicide prevention and prescription medication misuse prevention, while strengthening collaboration between behavioral health providers, aging services organizations, and healthcare partners who routinely interact with older adults.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Grants to Enhance Older Adult Behavioral Health Services opportunity?
It is a SAMHSA/CMHS discretionary services grant (FY 2011) designed to build on SAMHSA's Older Adult Targeted Capacity Expansion (TCE) program by helping existing TCE projects expand and intensify service delivery for older adults.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The main goal is to help existing Older Adult TCE projects broaden services to more directly prevent two urgent and often overlapping problems among older adults: suicide and the misuse or abuse of prescription medications.
Who is the target population for services supported by this grant?
The target population is adults age 60 and older who are at risk for, or already experiencing, behavioral health conditions, including mental health and substance use-related concerns.
Which behavioral health issues are emphasized in the announcement?
The announcement emphasizes (1) suicide prevention among older adults and (2) prevention of prescription medication misuse and abuse among older adults, especially in the context of multiple chronic conditions and heavy medication use.
Why does the grant focus on suicide among older adults?
The opportunity frames suicide as a particularly pressing public health issue for older adults, noting that older adults account for a smaller share of the population than their share of suicide deaths, that suicide rates tend to increase after age 64 (especially among white men), and that suicide attempts among older adults are more likely to be fatal than in younger age groups.
What prevention opportunity related to healthcare settings does the grant highlight?
It highlights that many older adults who die by suicide had contact with a physician shortly before death, pointing to the importance of improving screening and detection of risk and strengthening connections between medical settings and behavioral health supports.
Why does the grant address prescription drug misuse and abuse among seniors?
The announcement links prescription drug misuse and abuse to the realities of aging, including multiple chronic conditions and heavy medication use. It notes that many older adults take over-the-counter medications and supplements in addition to prescriptions and that many take five or more prescriptions, increasing the risk of dangerous interactions, confusion about dosing, and misuse.
Does the announcement mention trends in health impacts related to medications or drugs among older adults?
Yes. It points to sharp increases over time in hospital admissions related to medication and illicit drug use conditions among adults age 65 and older.
How does SAMHSA connect medication misuse to behavioral health concerns?
The announcement notes that medication misuse can contribute to or worsen conditions like delirium and dementia-like symptoms, and that substance misuse and mental health conditions can reinforce each other, making prevention and early intervention particularly important.
Is this grant intended for planning activities or for direct services?
This is described as a services grant intended to expand and intensify real-world service delivery, rather than fund long planning periods.
How long is the project period for this award?
The award is described as a one-time, 18-month grant.
How quickly were grantees expected to begin providing services?
SAMHSA indicated it wanted services up and running quickly, with service delivery beginning no later than the third month of the project.
Was the opportunity intended to create brand-new programs?
No. It was essentially a targeted expansion grant intended to push established Older Adult TCE projects to extend their scope into suicide prevention and prescription medication misuse prevention.
What kind of program foundation were applicants expected to build on?
The work was expected to build on existing infrastructure and experience from prior Older Adult TCE projects, including evidence-based practice models that earlier cohorts had already implemented with positive outcomes.
Which federal agencies partnered on this opportunity?
SAMHSA partnered with the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) to strengthen coordination across the aging services network, mental health systems, and substance abuse prevention and treatment systems.
What coordination challenge does the announcement aim to address?
It emphasizes that aging services, mental health systems, and substance abuse prevention/treatment systems often operate in separate silos, which can be a barrier for older adults trying to access help. The grant stresses alignment and coordination across these networks.
How does this opportunity align with SAMHSA priorities?
It aligns with SAMHSA strategic initiatives, specifically the Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness initiative and the Recovery Support initiative.
What did “prevention” and “recovery supports” mean in the context of this grant?
Based on the announcement, prevention includes reducing suicide risk and preventing prescription medication misuse. Recovery supports include helping older adults maintain stability, functioning, and connection to ongoing supports.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SM-11-009.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.243.
How many awards did SAMHSA expect to make?
SAMHSA expected to make about 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for all awards?
The estimated total funding amount was $3,560,000.
What was the maximum award amount per award (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $356,344.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When did the application window open and close?
The application window opened in early April 2011 and the closing date was June 7, 2011.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was intentionally narrow. Although SAMHSA listed many types of eligible domestic public and private nonprofit entities (including state and local governments, federally recognized Tribes and tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, colleges and universities, and community- and faith-based organizations), the competition was restricted to current and previous Older Adult TCE grantees from the FY 2002 through FY 2008 cohorts.
Why was eligibility restricted to prior TCE grantees?
SAMHSA explained the restriction was to ensure applicants already had the expertise and operational capacity to implement quickly, consistent with the 18-month timeline and the expectation of rapid service start-up.
Were for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
No. For-profit entities were not eligible due to statutory restrictions.
What broader outcome was the grant trying to achieve across community systems?
Beyond expanding specific services, the opportunity aimed to strengthen collaboration between behavioral health providers, aging services organizations, and healthcare partners that routinely interact with older adults.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Health
Next opportunity: Cooperative Agreement for the Drug Demand Reduction Initiative for Iraq
Previous opportunity: Services Grant Program for Residential Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for SM 11 009
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (SM 11 009) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Cooperative Agreement for the Drug Demand Reduction Initiative for Iraq Apply for TI 11 011 Funding Number: TI 11 011 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $770,000 |
| Service Area Competition Additional Areas Apply for HRSA 11 178 Funding Number: HRSA 11 178 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: $1,072,582 |
| NIMHD Health Disparities Research (R01) Apply for RFA MD 12 001 Funding Number: RFA MD 12 001 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Cooperative Agreement with the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) Apply for CDC RFA GH11 11106 Funding Number: CDC RFA GH11 11106 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Clinical Hematology and Transfusion Medicine Research Career Development Program (K12) Apply for RFA HL 12 005 Funding Number: RFA HL 12 005 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $370,000 |
| Limited Competition for Continuation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) Resources promoting Translational Research Advancements in Neurodegenerative Diseases (U24) Apply for RFA NS 11 011 Funding Number: RFA NS 11 011 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Strenghtening HIV Prevention Services for Most at Risk Popluations Apply for RFA 620 11 000001 Funding Number: RFA 620 11 000001 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Health Funding Amount: $50,000,000 |
| Cooperative Agreement for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Center for Excellence in Behavioral Health Apply for TI 11 013 Funding Number: TI 11 013 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Facilities and Providers Apply for CMS 1A1 11 001 Funding Number: CMS 1A1 11 001 Agency: Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services Category: Health Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| Early Phase Clinical Trials for Blood Cell Therapies (R01) Apply for PAR 11 204 Funding Number: PAR 11 204 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement Apply for CDC RFA TP11 1101 Funding Number: CDC RFA TP11 1101 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Data Coordinating Center for the Cardiovascular Cell Therapy Research Network (CCTRN) (UM1) Apply for RFA HL 12 025 Funding Number: RFA HL 12 025 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Regional Clinical Centers for the Cardiovascular Cell Therapy Research Network (CCTRN) (UM1) Apply for RFA HL 12 026 Funding Number: RFA HL 12 026 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Beyond HAART Innovative Therapies to Control HIV 1 (P01) Apply for RFA AI 11 012 Funding Number: RFA AI 11 012 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Alcohol Education Project Grants (R25) Apply for PAR 11 205 Funding Number: PAR 11 205 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Poison Center Support and Enhancement Grant Program Apply for HRSA 11 133 Funding Number: HRSA 11 133 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Planning and Management of a Public Health Communication and Community Engagement Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement Apply for CDC RFA CD11 1101 Funding Number: CDC RFA CD11 1101 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| Area Health Education Centers Infrastructure Development Apply for HRSA 11 033 Funding Number: HRSA 11 033 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Area Health Education Centers Point of Service Maintenance and Enhancement Apply for HRSA 11 034 Funding Number: HRSA 11 034 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| RG 04222011 Opp1 title Apply for RG 04222011 OPP1 Funding Number: RG 04222011 OPP1 Agency: IVV Test Agency Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "SM 11 009", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.