Opportunity Information: Apply for OA 08 002
Apply for OA 08 002
- The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Knowledge Dissemination Conference Grants Program Announcement" 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 Jun 14, 2010 and posted on Sep 15, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2010. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are domestic public and private nonprofit entities. For example, State and local governments federally recognized tribes State recognized tribes, urban Indian organizations (as defined in P.L. 94 437, as amended) public or private universities and colleges professional associations, voluntary organizations, self help groups, consumer and provider services oriented constituency groups community and faith based organizations and tribal organizations may apply. Individuals are not eligible to receive grant support for a conference. The statutory authority for this program precludes grants to for profit organizations. Support for only one conference from one SAMHSA Center (CMHS, CSAP, CSAT) may be requested in any single application. Applications that address topics that cut across two or more Centers, such as those dealing with co occurring treatment and prevention, may be referred to more than one Center for funding consideration. Only one application per receipt date may be submitted.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Knowledge Dissemination Conference Grants Program Announcement (Funding Opportunity Number OA 08-002) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) designed to help organizations share practical, evidence-informed knowledge in the mental health services and substance use prevention and treatment fields. The central goal is not just to hold a meeting, but to move useful practices into real-world settings as efficiently and effectively as possible. In other words, the conference is expected to function as a vehicle for spreading know-how that can improve systems, services, and outcomes, rather than being primarily ceremonial or informational without a clear pathway to practice.
SAMHSA frames these awards as partial support for conferences rather than full underwriting of an event. The program explicitly notes that SAMHSA does not typically provide total support for planned meetings and conferences, meaning applicants should expect to combine this funding with other sources or in-kind support. Awards are capped at $50,000 for a single 12-month project period, and the program funds direct costs only. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, but because SAMHSA is not aiming to cover the full cost of a conference, applicants generally need a realistic budget that shows how the event will be completed without relying on SAMHSA to pay for everything.
The opportunity sits within SAMHSA’s broader “Projects of Regional and National Significance” authority (CFDA 93.243) and is authorized under sections of the Public Health Service Act focused on priority mental health, substance abuse prevention, and substance abuse treatment needs of regional and national significance (Sections 520A, 516, and 509). The announcement also aligns with Healthy People 2010 focus areas related to health communication, mental health and mental disorders, and substance abuse, reinforcing that the conference content should contribute to public health priorities and the dissemination of actionable information.
Eligibility is limited to domestic public and private nonprofit entities. Examples listed include state and local governments, federally recognized and state-recognized tribes, urban Indian organizations (as defined in P.L. 94-437, as amended), public and private colleges and universities, professional associations, voluntary organizations, self-help groups, consumer and provider constituency organizations, community and faith-based organizations, and tribal organizations. Individuals are not eligible to receive conference grant support, and the statutory authority specifically prohibits awards to for-profit organizations. This makes the program primarily geared toward institutions and organized community or professional entities that can convene audiences and translate learning into practice.
A key structural rule is that support for only one conference from one SAMHSA Center may be requested per application. SAMHSA’s Centers commonly referenced here are CMHS (Center for Mental Health Services), CSAP (Center for Substance Abuse Prevention), and CSAT (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment). If a proposed conference topic clearly cuts across more than one Center (for example, integrated approaches addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use needs), the application may be referred to more than one Center for funding consideration. Even so, applicants are limited to submitting only one application per receipt date, so planning the strongest single proposal for the chosen topic and audience matters.
Because not all SAMHSA Centers fund conference grants every year, prospective applicants are expected to check SAMHSA’s website to confirm which Centers are participating in a given year and what the anticipated number and size of awards will be. The posted record for this announcement shows it was originally posted on September 15, 2008, with an award ceiling of $50,000 and no specified award floor. The listing also indicates historical closing dates (originally September 30, 2008, and later a current closing date of March 31, 2010) and an archive date of June 15, 2010, which suggests this specific posting is archived, even though the program concept may continue under updated announcements in other years.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or clarifying administrative details, the listing provides a SAMHSA grants management contact: Gwendolyn Simpson, Office of Program Services, Division of Grants Management, SAMHSA, located in Rockville, Maryland, with phone and email contact information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Knowledge Dissemination Conference Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number OA 08-002)?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) intended to help organizations share practical, evidence-informed knowledge in mental health services and substance use prevention and treatment. The emphasis is on using a conference as a vehicle to move useful practices into real-world settings efficiently and effectively.
What is SAMHSA looking for in a funded conference?
SAMHSA is looking for conferences that go beyond being informational or ceremonial and instead have a clear pathway for translating know-how into practice. The goal is dissemination that can improve systems, services, and outcomes in the mental health and substance use fields.
Is the goal simply to hold a meeting or event?
No. The central goal is not merely to hold a meeting, but to spread practical, evidence-informed approaches in ways that support real-world implementation.
How much funding can an applicant request?
Awards are capped at $50,000 for a single 12-month project period.
Does SAMHSA provide full funding for a conference?
Typically, no. The program explicitly describes these awards as partial support and notes that SAMHSA does not typically provide total support for planned meetings and conferences. Applicants should plan for other funding sources or in-kind support so the conference can be completed without relying on SAMHSA to pay for everything.
What costs does the award cover (direct vs. indirect)?
The program funds direct costs only.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the provided description. However, since SAMHSA generally provides partial support rather than full underwriting, applicants are expected to present a realistic plan for covering remaining costs through other sources.
How long is the project period?
The project period is 12 months.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to domestic public and private nonprofit entities. Examples include state and local governments; federally recognized and state-recognized tribes; urban Indian organizations (as defined in P.L. 94-437, as amended); public and private colleges and universities; professional associations; voluntary organizations; self-help groups; consumer and provider constituency organizations; community and faith-based organizations; and tribal organizations.
Are individuals eligible to receive this conference grant support?
No. Individuals are not eligible to receive conference grant support.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
No. The statutory authority specifically prohibits awards to for-profit organizations.
Is this opportunity limited to U.S.-based organizations?
Yes. Eligibility is limited to domestic entities.
What is the program’s broader authority or classification?
The opportunity falls under SAMHSA’s “Projects of Regional and National Significance” authority (CFDA 93.243) and is authorized under sections of the Public Health Service Act addressing priority mental health, substance abuse prevention, and substance abuse treatment needs of regional and national significance (Sections 520A, 516, and 509).
How does this relate to public health priorities like Healthy People 2010?
The announcement aligns with Healthy People 2010 focus areas related to health communication, mental health and mental disorders, and substance abuse. This reinforces that the conference content should contribute to public health priorities and the dissemination of actionable information.
Can an applicant request support for multiple conferences in one application?
No. Support for only one conference from one SAMHSA Center may be requested per application.
Which SAMHSA Centers are referenced for conference funding?
The listing references SAMHSA Centers commonly known as CMHS (Center for Mental Health Services), CSAP (Center for Substance Abuse Prevention), and CSAT (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment).
What if the conference topic spans more than one SAMHSA Center?
If the topic clearly cuts across more than one Center (for example, integrated approaches addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use needs), the application may be referred to more than one Center for funding consideration.
How many applications can be submitted per receipt date?
Applicants are limited to submitting only one application per receipt date.
Do all SAMHSA Centers fund conference grants every year?
No. The information notes that not all SAMHSA Centers fund conference grants every year, so applicants are expected to check SAMHSA’s website to confirm participating Centers in a given year and the anticipated number and size of awards.
What are the key dates shown for this announcement?
The record indicates the announcement was originally posted on September 15, 2008. It also shows historical closing dates (an original close of September 30, 2008, and a later listed closing date of March 31, 2010) and an archive date of June 15, 2010.
Is this specific funding opportunity still open?
The listing suggests this specific posting is archived (archive date of June 15, 2010). The program concept may continue under updated announcements in other years, but this particular posting appears to be historical based on the dates provided.
Is there an award minimum (floor) stated?
No award floor is specified in the provided information.
Who can be contacted for administrative or grants management questions?
The listing provides a grants management contact: Gwendolyn Simpson, Office of Program Services, Division of Grants Management, SAMHSA, Rockville, Maryland, with phone and email contact information available in the original listing.
What should applicants keep in mind when budgeting?
Applicants should budget with the expectation that SAMHSA support is partial, that the award covers direct costs only, and that the conference must still be feasible with other funding sources or in-kind support.
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