Opportunity Information: Apply for TI 16 001
Apply for TI 16 001
- The HHS-SAMHS in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants to Expand Care Coordination Targeted Capacity Expansion (TCE) through the Use of Technology Assisted Care (TAC) in Targeted Areas of Need (Short Title: TCE-TAC)" 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 Nov 03, 2015 and posted on Nov 03, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 04, 2016. (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 $280,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 13 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Grants to Expand Care Coordination Targeted Capacity Expansion (TCE) through the Use of Technology Assisted Care (TAC) in Targeted Areas of Need (TCE-TAC) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). Released for FY 2016 under Funding Opportunity Number TI 16 001 (CFDA 93.243), the program is designed to help substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers strengthen and broaden their ability to deliver care, especially in communities and populations where access to effective treatment has been limited.
At its core, the grant focuses on expanding care coordination and service capacity for a defined "population of focus": youth and adults living with substance use disorders, including individuals who also experience co-occurring mental health disorders. The program places particular emphasis on people who have been historically underserved or who have special needs, such as older adults, ethnic and racial minority groups, and individuals involved with the criminal justice system. The intent is not simply to add more services, but to improve how services are organized, connected, and sustained so clients can engage in treatment and continue receiving support when it matters most.
A key part of this funding opportunity is its definition of "underserved." For the purposes of this announcement, underserved populations include individuals who face practical barriers to care such as rural geography, limited transportation options, provider shortages (including shortages in primary care, SUD treatment, and mental health treatment), and financial constraints that make it difficult to obtain behavioral health services. In other words, the grant is meant to target places where treatment exists in theory but is hard to reach in real life, whether because services are far away, waitlists are long, or costs and logistics prevent consistent participation.
What distinguishes TCE-TAC from many other capacity-building programs is the emphasis on Technology Assisted Care (TAC) as a tool to expand reach and improve coordination. Applicants are expected to use technology such as web-based services, smartphone-enabled supports, and behavioral health electronic applications (e-apps) to strengthen communication between providers and people in treatment, and to improve the ability to track, monitor, and manage health and recovery needs. The practical idea is that technology can reduce gaps in care by making it easier to check in with clients, provide timely reminders and supports, share information appropriately across care teams, and help ensure services are available where and when they are needed rather than only during in-person appointments.
Beyond direct treatment engagement, the opportunity also highlights the role of technology in supporting longer-term recovery and resiliency. This includes using digital tools to promote wellness, reinforce recovery skills, and maintain connection to supports that can reduce relapse risk and improve outcomes. In many settings, especially rural or resource-limited areas, these technology-supported approaches can help maintain continuity of care when staffing is limited, transportation is unreliable, or clients face competing demands that make frequent in-person visits difficult.
Administratively, the opportunity anticipated making about 13 awards, with an award ceiling of $280,000. The original and current application closing date listed for this funding round was January 4, 2016, and the opportunity was posted on November 3, 2015. Eligibility is noted broadly as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the full eligibility text, indicating that applicants would need to consult the full announcement for precise eligibility requirements and any restrictions.
Overall, TCE-TAC is aimed at helping SUD treatment providers modernize and extend their capacity through practical technology-enabled care coordination, with a clear priority on reaching underserved communities and individuals with elevated barriers to treatment. The program frames technology not as an add-on, but as a means to improve access, communication, monitoring, and recovery support so that more people can enter treatment, stay engaged, and receive coordinated services over time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the TCE-TAC grant opportunity?
The Grants to Expand Care Coordination Targeted Capacity Expansion (TCE) through the Use of Technology Assisted Care (TAC) in Targeted Areas of Need (TCE-TAC) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). It was released for FY 2016 under Funding Opportunity Number TI 16 001 (CFDA 93.243).
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program is designed to help substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers strengthen and broaden their ability to deliver care by expanding care coordination and service capacity. The goal is to improve how services are organized, connected, and sustained so clients can enter treatment, stay engaged, and continue receiving support over time, especially in communities where access has been limited.
Who is the "population of focus" for TCE-TAC?
The population of focus is youth and adults living with substance use disorders (SUD), including individuals who also have co-occurring mental health disorders.
Which groups does the grant particularly emphasize serving?
The opportunity places particular emphasis on people who have been historically underserved or who have special needs, including older adults, ethnic and racial minority groups, and individuals involved with the criminal justice system.
What does "underserved" mean in this funding opportunity?
For this announcement, "underserved" refers to individuals who face practical barriers to care, such as rural geography, limited transportation options, provider shortages (including shortages in primary care, SUD treatment, and mental health treatment), and financial constraints that make it difficult to obtain behavioral health services.
Is the grant meant to simply add more services?
No. The intent is not only to add services, but to improve care coordination and strengthen how services are connected and maintained so clients receive timely, organized support when it matters most.
What is Technology Assisted Care (TAC) in the context of this grant?
Technology Assisted Care (TAC) refers to using technology tools to expand reach and improve coordination of SUD-related services. The opportunity describes examples such as web-based services, smartphone-enabled supports, and behavioral health electronic applications (e-apps).
How is technology expected to be used under TCE-TAC?
Applicants are expected to use technology to strengthen communication between providers and people in treatment and to improve the ability to track, monitor, and manage health and recovery needs. The practical aim is to reduce gaps in care by enabling check-ins, reminders, timely supports, and appropriate information sharing across care teams.
What types of technology are mentioned as examples?
The announcement references web-based services, smartphone-enabled supports, and behavioral health electronic applications (e-apps) as examples of tools that can be used to support care coordination and service delivery.
How can TAC help in rural or resource-limited communities?
The opportunity highlights that technology-supported approaches can help maintain continuity of care when staffing is limited, transportation is unreliable, services are far away, or clients have competing demands that make frequent in-person visits difficult.
Does the program address recovery support beyond initial treatment engagement?
Yes. The opportunity highlights using technology to support longer-term recovery and resiliency, including promoting wellness, reinforcing recovery skills, and maintaining connection to supports that can reduce relapse risk and improve outcomes.
How many awards were anticipated under this funding round?
The opportunity anticipated making about 13 awards.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this funding round was $280,000.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 3, 2015.
What was the application closing date for this funding round?
The original and current application closing date listed for this funding round was January 4, 2016.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is noted broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full eligibility text. The information provided indicates applicants would need to consult the full announcement for precise eligibility requirements and any restrictions.
Which federal agencies and offices are associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with HHS, SAMHSA, and SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT).
What makes TCE-TAC different from other capacity-building programs?
A distinguishing feature described in the opportunity is the emphasis on Technology Assisted Care (TAC) not as an optional add-on, but as a central tool to expand reach and improve care coordination, communication, monitoring, and recovery support in targeted areas of need.
What overall outcome is the program aiming to achieve?
Overall, the program aims to help SUD treatment providers modernize and extend their capacity through technology-enabled care coordination, with a clear priority on reaching underserved communities and individuals facing elevated barriers to treatment so more people can enter treatment, stay engaged, and receive coordinated services over time.
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