Opportunity Information: Apply for SM 09 017
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- The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative Community Treatment and Services Centers Grants" 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 Mar 26, 2009 and posted on Mar 26, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 26 candidate(s).
- 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 American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, public or private universities and colleges and community and faith based organizations may apply. Tribal organization means the recognized body of any AI/AN Tribe any legally established organization of American Indians/Alaska Natives which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of American Indians/Alaska Natives in all phases of its activities. Consortia of tribal organizations are eligible to apply, but each participating entity must indicate its approval. The statutory authority for this program prohibits grants to for profit agencies.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCTSI) Community Treatment and Services (CTS) Centers Grants are a fiscal year 2009 funding opportunity from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services. The core aim is to strengthen and expand real-world treatment and support for children and adolescents across the United States who have experienced traumatic events, while also improving how community systems recognize and respond to trauma. This grant program is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning SAMHSA expects substantial collaboration and ongoing coordination between the federal program and funded sites, rather than a simple hands-off award.
At the heart of the opportunity is the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), a nationwide network of grantees created to build, test, share, and spread effective trauma-focused and trauma-informed practices. CTS Centers represent one part of that larger network and are specifically designed to bring evidence-informed trauma services into everyday community settings where children actually receive care and support. That includes traditional clinical environments as well as broader youth-serving systems such as schools, child welfare, juvenile justice, primary care and other community-based programs that regularly encounter children and families impacted by trauma.
The NCTSN network described in the announcement includes three interconnected center types with different roles. The National Center for Child Traumatic Stress (NCCTS) serves as the coordinating hub, working with SAMHSA to maintain the network structure, organize joint activities, oversee development and distribution of resources, and lead national education and training efforts. Treatment and Service Adaptation (TSA) Centers contribute specialized expertise tied to particular trauma types, target populations, or service systems and help adapt effective interventions for use in diverse communities. CTS Centers, the focus of this grant, are the on-the-ground implementers: they put trauma-focused and trauma-informed interventions into practice locally, evaluate how well they work in real community conditions, and collaborate with other network centers on clinical approaches, service delivery strategies, policy and financing barriers, and workforce training needs.
A central concept in this program is trauma-informed intervention, which the announcement frames broadly. It includes direct clinical treatment for children and families, but it also includes changes to professional practice, organizational procedures, and cross-system workflows so that the adults and institutions surrounding children are better equipped to respond to trauma. In other words, a CTS Center is not only expected to deliver services, but also to help shift local systems toward approaches where trauma-informed practices can take root and become sustainable. The stated goals emphasize identifying trauma-informed practices that match local community needs, partnering with TSA Centers aligned with similar priorities, and working with other community agencies to transform service delivery so trauma responsiveness becomes embedded across the local service system.
SAMHSA also positions CTS Centers within its broader category of services grants, which are intended to close gaps in mental health care and increase the capacity of states, local governments, tribes, and community or faith-based organizations to respond to serious or emerging mental health needs. Reflecting that service orientation, the program sets an expectation that funded projects move quickly from planning to direct service delivery. Specifically, SAMHSA indicates that services should begin as soon as possible after the award and no later than the fourth month of the project, reinforcing that this opportunity is meant to produce near-term impact rather than prolonged planning periods.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SM-09-017) within the health category. SAMHSA anticipated making about 26 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $10.4 million and an award ceiling of $400,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. The opportunity was posted March 26, 2009, with an application closing date of May 13, 2009, and an archive date of June 12, 2009. The CFDA number is 93.243 (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance).
Eligibility is limited to domestic public and private nonprofit entities, and the statutory authority explicitly prohibits awards to for-profit agencies. Examples of eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, public or private colleges and universities, and community and faith-based organizations. The announcement also clarifies that consortia of tribal organizations may apply, but each participating entity must document its approval. The program’s legal authority is Section 290hh-1 (42 U.S.C. 290hh-1) of the Public Health Service Act, as amended, and it is aligned with Healthy People 2010 Focus Area 18 on mental health and mental disorders.
Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as an effort to build local capacity to deliver and sustain effective trauma-focused care for children and adolescents, while simultaneously contributing to a national learning network that develops tools, training, and approaches that can be shared broadly. The expectation is not only that grantees will help children and families in their own communities, but also that they will collaborate intensively within the NCTSN to evaluate what works, refine practices for community use, address practical barriers like financing and policy, and produce materials and strategies that can be disseminated nationwide.
FAQs: NCTSI Community Treatment and Services (CTS) Centers Grants (FY 2009)
What is this grant opportunity called?
This opportunity is the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCTSI) Community Treatment and Services (CTS) Centers Grants, a fiscal year 2009 funding opportunity.
Which federal agency is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services.
What is the main purpose of the CTS Centers grant?
The core purpose is to strengthen and expand real-world treatment and support for children and adolescents in the United States who have experienced traumatic events, and to improve how community systems recognize and respond to trauma.
What type of award is this?
This is a cooperative agreement. That means SAMHSA expects substantial collaboration and ongoing coordination between SAMHSA and funded sites, rather than a hands-off grant award.
How does this grant relate to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)?
CTS Centers are part of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), a nationwide network of grantees that builds, tests, shares, and spreads effective trauma-focused and trauma-informed practices.
What is a CTS Center expected to do within the NCTSN?
CTS Centers are the on-the-ground implementers in the network. They are expected to put trauma-focused and trauma-informed interventions into practice locally, evaluate how they work under real community conditions, and collaborate with other network centers on clinical approaches, service delivery strategies, policy and financing barriers, and workforce training needs.
What are the three types of centers in the NCTSN described in the announcement?
The announcement describes three interconnected center types: the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress (NCCTS), Treatment and Service Adaptation (TSA) Centers, and Community Treatment and Services (CTS) Centers.
What role does the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress (NCCTS) play?
NCCTS serves as the coordinating hub for the network. It works with SAMHSA to maintain the network structure, organize joint activities, oversee the development and distribution of resources, and lead national education and training efforts.
What role do Treatment and Service Adaptation (TSA) Centers play?
TSA Centers provide specialized expertise tied to specific trauma types, target populations, or service systems, and help adapt effective interventions for use in diverse communities.
What settings are CTS Centers meant to serve?
CTS Centers are designed to bring evidence-informed trauma services into everyday community settings where children receive care and support. This includes traditional clinical environments and youth-serving systems such as schools, child welfare, juvenile justice, primary care, and other community-based programs.
What does the funding announcement mean by "trauma-informed intervention"?
In this program, trauma-informed intervention is framed broadly. It includes direct clinical treatment for children and families and also includes changes to professional practice, organizational procedures, and cross-system workflows so adults and institutions surrounding children are better equipped to respond to trauma.
Is a CTS Center only expected to provide direct clinical services?
No. The announcement emphasizes that CTS Centers are expected to deliver services and also help shift local systems toward trauma-informed approaches so that trauma-informed practices can take root and become sustainable.
What are the stated system-focused goals for CTS Centers?
The stated goals include identifying trauma-informed practices that match local community needs, partnering with TSA Centers aligned with similar priorities, and working with community agencies to transform service delivery so trauma responsiveness becomes embedded across the local service system.
How quickly must services begin after an award is made?
SAMHSA indicates services should begin as soon as possible after the award and no later than the fourth month of the project, reflecting an expectation of near-term impact rather than extended planning.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SM-09-017.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 93.243 (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance).
How many awards did SAMHSA anticipate making?
SAMHSA anticipated making about 26 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $10.4 million.
What is the award ceiling (maximum award amount)?
The award ceiling listed is $400,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to domestic public and private nonprofit entities. The statutory authority explicitly prohibits awards to for-profit agencies.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
No. The announcement states that awards to for-profit agencies are prohibited.
What types of organizations are listed as eligible examples?
Examples include state and local governments, federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, public or private colleges and universities, and community and faith-based organizations.
Can tribal consortia apply?
Yes. The announcement clarifies that consortia of tribal organizations may apply, but each participating entity must document its approval.
What is the statutory authority for the program?
The legal authority is Section 290hh-1 (42 U.S.C. 290hh-1) of the Public Health Service Act, as amended.
How is this opportunity categorized by SAMHSA?
SAMHSA positions CTS Centers within its broader category of services grants, intended to close gaps in mental health care and increase capacity to respond to serious or emerging mental health needs.
What is the "health category" referenced for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed within the health category and is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
How does the opportunity connect to Healthy People 2010?
The announcement notes alignment with Healthy People 2010 Focus Area 18 on mental health and mental disorders.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 26, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 13, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 12, 2009.
What is the broader intent beyond helping a single local community?
The announcement frames the program as both a local service expansion effort and a contribution to a national learning network. Grantees are expected to collaborate within the NCTSN to evaluate what works, refine practices for community use, address practical barriers such as financing and policy, and produce materials and strategies that can be disseminated nationwide.
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