Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 12 181
Apply for HRSA 12 181
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants financed by 2012 Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF 2012)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.732 Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2012 and posted on May 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 22, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $480,275.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are accredited schools and programs of social work, and accredited doctoral psychology schools, programs and pre degree internship organizations (public and private nonprofit). Applicants for the social work program must be accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Psychology schools, programs, and internship organizations must be accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Applicants must provide the appropriate documentation of accreditation with their application. Applicants who fail to show appropriate proof of accreditation will not be considered. Applicants must meet the field placement and pre degree internship requirements associated with these accreditations. Applicants should submit documentation of accreditation in Attachment 8. Eligible applicant institutions/organizations must be located in the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of Marshall Islands or the Federated States of Micronesia. To be eligible for funding, an institution needs to demonstrate Participation from individuals and groups from different racial, ethnic, cultural, geographic, religious, linguistic, and class backgrounds, and different genders and sexual orientations Knowledge and understanding of the concerns of the individuals and groups described in subsection (a) of Section 756 of the PHS Act Any internship or other field placement program assisted under the grant will prioritize cultural and linguistic competency The institution will provide to the Secretary such data, assurances, and information as the Secretary may require and With respect to any violation of the agreement between the Secretary and the institution, the institution will pay such liquidated damages as prescribed by the Secretary by regulation.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants Program (MBHETG), funded by the 2012 Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF 2012) through the Affordable Care Act, is a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) discretionary grant opportunity designed to expand and strengthen the nation s clinical behavioral health workforce. Authorized under Title VII, Section 756 of the Public Health Service Act (as amended by the Affordable Care Act), the program focuses on supporting accredited graduate education and training in social work and psychology. Its central purpose is to recruit and train more clinically prepared social workers and psychologists and to increase the amount and quality of their supervised clinical experiences, with a clear emphasis on serving high need and high demand populations. For this announcement, those populations include people in rural, vulnerable, and underserved communities, as well as veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families, reflecting the program s recognition of the mental and behavioral health impact of war, deployment, and reintegration on service members and family systems.
A defining feature of this grant is its practical workforce development orientation: it is not just funding classroom instruction, but specifically paying to expand real world clinical training capacity and to place trainees in settings where demand is highest. The program expects institutions to increase overall enrollment in relevant graduate programs and to produce more graduates who are ready for clinical roles with these priority communities. It also reinforces interdisciplinary expectations embedded in Section 750(a) of the PHS Act, meaning funded projects must be carried out in collaboration with two or more disciplines, encouraging interprofessional education and team based training approaches rather than isolated, single discipline pipelines.
Grant funds are structured to flow primarily to student financial support tied to required clinical training. Applicants are expected to use the money to recruit students who want a clinical focus with the identified special populations, build and implement interprofessional training, and expand the supply of supervised training opportunities. For psychology doctoral trainees, this means developing, adding, or expanding pre degree internship slots; for master s level social work students, it means developing, adding, or expanding field placement opportunities. A key budgeting rule drives how awards are used: 75 percent of the requested funding must be distributed as stipends to graduate students to support their required field placements (MSW) and pre degree internships (PhD/PsyD). Only the remaining 25 percent may be used for the supporting infrastructure such as recruitment activities, interprofessional training development, and building or expanding placement and internship capacity.
The opportunity sets explicit minimum stipend expectations and links those stipends to a commitment to serve high need and high demand populations during training and after graduation. For social work, the grant supports stipends of at least $10,000 per year per student for two years for traditional MSW students, and at least $10,000 for one year for advanced standing MSW students. It also underscores the typical MSW training arc, with the first year placement focused on foundational social work competencies and the second year enabling concentration in a specific area. Applicants must go beyond awarding stipends and describe how they will assess or gauge each supported student s commitment to working with high need and high demand populations after graduation, signaling that HRSA is looking for outcomes that extend into the workforce rather than stopping at degree completion.
For psychology, the program supports doctoral level PhD or PsyD trainees with stipends of at least $20,000 per student tied to the required pre degree internship. Psychology programs are expected to demonstrate a strong working relationship with American Psychological Association (APA) accredited internship programs that focus on the targeted high need and high demand populations. The intent is to increase internship capacity by helping create new training slots and accommodate more trainees, with an explicit caution that the funding should not be used simply to replace existing financial support (that is, it should expand capacity rather than supplant other funding sources). Over time, HRSA expects this strategy to produce a larger pipeline of psychologists who have meaningful, specialized clinical experience with underserved communities and military connected populations.
Eligibility is limited to accredited entities in the United States and specified territories and jurisdictions, and accreditation documentation is mandatory. Social work applicants must be accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Psychology schools, programs, and pre degree internship organizations must be APA accredited. Applicants must submit proof of accreditation as part of the application package, and those who cannot document appropriate accreditation are not considered. Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofit institutions and organizations associated with these accredited programs and internships. Beyond accreditation, HRSA requires that funded institutions demonstrate inclusive participation across diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, geographic, religious, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and across genders and sexual orientations, along with knowledge of the concerns of the populations described in Section 756. Internship and field placement programs supported by the grant are expected to prioritize cultural and linguistic competence, and awardees must be prepared to provide required data and assurances to the federal government, including agreement to potential liquidated damages for violations of the grant agreement.
Administratively, this funding opportunity is listed as HRSA 12 181 under CFDA 93.732 (Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants). HRSA anticipated making about 20 awards with an estimated total funding level of $10,000,000, and an award ceiling of $480,275. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted May 2, 2012, with an original closing date of June 15, 2012, later extended to June 22, 2012, and archived August 21, 2012. The overall expected result is a measurable increase in enrolled trainees, a larger number of available and appropriate field placement and internship slots, more students placed into those settings, and ultimately a larger workforce of clinically trained social workers and psychologists delivering services where the need is greatest, especially for underserved communities and military connected individuals and families.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants Program (MBHETG)?
The Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants Program (MBHETG) is a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) discretionary grant program funded by the 2012 Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF 2012) through the Affordable Care Act. It is authorized under Title VII, Section 756 of the Public Health Service Act (as amended by the Affordable Care Act) and is designed to expand and strengthen the nation’s clinical behavioral health workforce.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose is to recruit and train more clinically prepared social workers and psychologists, increase the amount and quality of their supervised clinical experiences, and expand real-world clinical training capacity in settings where demand is highest.
Which disciplines and training levels does the program support?
This announcement focuses on accredited graduate education and training in (1) social work at the master’s level (MSW) and (2) psychology at the doctoral level (PhD or PsyD), including required clinical training experiences (field placements for MSW and pre-degree internships for doctoral psychology).
What populations are prioritized as “high need and high demand” in this announcement?
The announcement emphasizes serving people in rural, vulnerable, and underserved communities, as well as veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families. This reflects the program’s focus on the mental and behavioral health impact of war, deployment, and reintegration on service members and family systems.
Is the funding intended for classroom instruction or clinical training?
The funding is oriented toward practical workforce development and is specifically intended to expand clinical training capacity and place trainees in high-demand settings. It is not described as funding classroom instruction alone.
Are applicants expected to increase enrollment in their programs?
Yes. The program expects institutions to increase overall enrollment in relevant graduate programs and to produce more graduates prepared for clinical roles serving the priority populations.
Is interprofessional or interdisciplinary training required?
Yes. Projects must be carried out in collaboration with two or more disciplines, consistent with interdisciplinary expectations referenced in Section 750(a) of the Public Health Service Act. This encourages interprofessional education and team-based training rather than single-discipline pipelines.
How must grant funds be allocated between student support and other project costs?
A key budgeting rule applies: 75 percent of the requested funding must be distributed as stipends to graduate students to support their required MSW field placements and PhD/PsyD pre-degree internships. Only the remaining 25 percent may be used for supporting infrastructure such as recruitment, interprofessional training development, and building or expanding placement/internship capacity.
What are the minimum stipend amounts for MSW students?
For social work, the grant supports stipends of at least $10,000 per year per student for two years for traditional MSW students, and at least $10,000 for one year for advanced standing MSW students.
How does the MSW training arc relate to the grant’s expectations?
The opportunity underscores a typical MSW training arc: the first year field placement focuses on foundational social work competencies, and the second year enables concentration in a specific area. The grant supports stipend-linked required field training within that structure.
What are applicants required to do beyond awarding MSW stipends?
Applicants must describe how they will assess or gauge each supported student’s commitment to working with high need and high demand populations after graduation, indicating HRSA’s interest in workforce outcomes beyond degree completion.
What are the minimum stipend expectations for psychology doctoral trainees?
For psychology, the program supports PhD or PsyD trainees with stipends of at least $20,000 per student tied to the required pre-degree internship.
What kind of internship relationships are psychology programs expected to demonstrate?
Psychology programs are expected to demonstrate a strong working relationship with American Psychological Association (APA) accredited internship programs that focus on the targeted high need and high demand populations.
What is the program trying to change for psychology internships?
The intent is to increase pre-degree internship capacity by developing, adding, or expanding internship slots, enabling programs to create new training opportunities and accommodate more trainees in settings serving the priority populations.
Can this funding be used to replace existing student support or existing internship funding?
The announcement cautions that the funding should not be used simply to replace existing financial support. The intent is to expand capacity rather than supplant other funding sources.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is limited to accredited entities in the United States and specified territories and jurisdictions. Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofit institutions and organizations associated with accredited social work programs, psychology programs, and psychology pre-degree internship organizations, as applicable.
What accreditation is required for social work applicants?
Social work applicants must be accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and accreditation documentation must be submitted as part of the application package.
What accreditation is required for psychology applicants and internship organizations?
Psychology schools/programs and pre-degree internship organizations must be accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Proof of accreditation is required as part of the application.
What happens if an applicant cannot document the required accreditation?
Applicants who cannot document appropriate accreditation are not considered.
Are there expectations related to diversity, inclusion, and cultural/linguistic competence?
Yes. HRSA requires funded institutions to demonstrate inclusive participation across diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, geographic, religious, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and across genders and sexual orientations, along with knowledge of the concerns of the populations described in Section 756. Field placement and internship programs supported by the grant are expected to prioritize cultural and linguistic competence.
Are awardees required to provide data and federal assurances?
Yes. Awardees must be prepared to provide required data and assurances to the federal government. The announcement also notes agreement to potential liquidated damages for violations of the grant agreement.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA listing?
The funding opportunity is listed as HRSA 12-181 under CFDA 93.732 (Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants).
How many awards were anticipated and what was the total estimated funding level?
HRSA anticipated making about 20 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $10,000,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $480,275.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 2, 2012. The original closing date was June 15, 2012, and it was later extended to June 22, 2012.
Is this opportunity currently active?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 21, 2012.
What outcomes does HRSA expect from funded projects?
HRSA expects measurable increases in enrolled trainees, increases in the number of appropriate field placement and internship slots, more students placed into those settings, and ultimately a larger workforce of clinically trained social workers and psychologists delivering services where need is greatest, especially for underserved communities and military-connected individuals and families.
Browse more business programs for Training Services
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Health Resources and Services Administration
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Health
Next opportunity: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor and Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Joint Request for Statements of Interest Internet Freedom Programs
Previous opportunity: Invasive Plant Management at Muir Woods National Monument
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 HRSA 12 181
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (HRSA 12 181) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative Category III Community Treatment and Services Centers (CTS) Apply for SM 12 007 Funding Number: SM 12 007 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity In Adult and Family Drug Courts (Short Title SAMHSA Treatment Drug Courts) Apply for TI 12 005 Funding Number: TI 12 005 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $325,000 |
| FY12 Request for Applications for the HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services for Women Partners of Incarcerated/Recently Released Men Apply for WH HPP 12 001 Funding Number: WH HPP 12 001 Agency: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative Treatment and Service Adaptation Centers (TSA) Category II Apply for SM 12 006 Funding Number: SM 12 006 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| NATIONAL HIV SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (NHSS) Apply for CDC RFA PS13 1302 Funding Number: CDC RFA PS13 1302 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $4,000,000 |
| Cooperative Agreements for State Adolescent Treatment Enhancement and Dissemination Apply for TI 12 006 Funding Number: TI 12 006 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Targeted Capacity Expansion Program Substance Abuse Treatment for Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations at High Risk for HIV/AIDS Apply for TI 12 007 Funding Number: TI 12 007 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Social and Behavioral Interventions to Increase Solid Organ Donation Apply for HRSA 13 150 Funding Number: HRSA 13 150 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Tribal Self Governance Program Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Apply for HHS 2012 IHS TSGN 0001 Funding Number: HHS 2012 IHS TSGN 0001 Agency: Indian Health Service Category: Health Funding Amount: $48,000 |
| National Center for Health Insurance and Financing for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Apply for HRSA 13 217 Funding Number: HRSA 13 217 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) Program Apply for HRSA 13 199 Funding Number: HRSA 13 199 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: $190,000 |
| Telehealth Network Grant Program Apply for HRSA 13 166 Funding Number: HRSA 13 166 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| AETC Education for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Apply for HRSA 13 253 Funding Number: HRSA 13 253 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| Promoting Adolescent Health through School Based HIV/STD Prevention and School Based Surveillance Apply for CDC RFA PS13 1308 Funding Number: CDC RFA PS13 1308 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $650,000 |
| FY 2013 Cooperative Agreement for the Physician Clinical Support System Medication Assisted Treatment Apply for TI 13 003 Funding Number: TI 13 003 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity In Adult, Juvenile, and Family Drug Courts (Short Title SAMHSA Treatment Drug Courts) Apply for TI 13 005 Funding Number: TI 13 005 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $325,000 |
| Early Childhood Comprehensive SystemsBuilding Health Through Integration Apply for HRSA 13 177 Funding Number: HRSA 13 177 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Targeted Capacity Expansion Substance Abuse Treatment for Racial/Ethnic Minority Women at High Risk for HIV/AIDS (TCE HIV Minority Women) Apply for TI 13 011 Funding Number: TI 13 011 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $520,000 |
| National Center for Family/Professional Partnerships Apply for HRSA 13 206 Funding Number: HRSA 13 206 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Cooperative Agreements to Benefit Homeless Individuals for States (CABHI States) Apply for TI 13 004 Funding Number: TI 13 004 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $711,818 |
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 "HRSA 12 181", 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.