Opportunity Information: Apply for SM 13 006
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- The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Safe Schools/Healthy Students State Planning, Local Education Agency, and Local Community Cooperative Agreements, (Short Title SS/HS State Program)" 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 May 28, 2013 and posted on May 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $14,027,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,214,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are The State Education Agency (SEA) or State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) in states, territories and the District of Columbia and A federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribe or tribal organization. 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. The authorized organizational representative (AOR) of the SEA or SMHA, or the tribal organization, must sign the application. SAMHSA believes that the SEAs and SMHAs are in a unique position to build strong partnerships across multiple agencies at the state level. The SEAs and SMHAs are able to influence the wide scale adoption of SS/HS policies, programs, and services. SEAs and SMHAs can assist the local education agencies (LEAs) with implementing the necessary policies, programs and service at the community level. LEAs that have previously been awarded a SS/HS grant are not eligible to be considered for this funding announcement because it is SAMHSAs intent to expand the reach of SS/HS into new communities. The statutory authority for this program prohibits grants to for profit agencies.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2013 Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SS/HS) State Program is a SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services discretionary funding opportunity that uses cooperative agreements to help states, territories, Washington, DC, and federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes bring the long-running SS/HS model to scale. The central idea is that problems that disrupt learning and student well-being such as bullying, fighting, truancy, substance use, exposure to violence, and unmet mental health needs are not issues schools can realistically solve on their own. Instead, the program is built around formal, structured partnerships that link education systems with behavioral health and criminal/juvenile justice partners so communities can align policies, coordinate services, and build a more integrated approach to prevention, early intervention, and response.
At the outcome level, SAMHSA frames the program around several measurable public health and school climate goals: increasing the number of children and youth who can access behavioral health services; reducing substance use among students; strengthening supports for early childhood development; improving overall school climate; and decreasing student exposure to violence. The program is meant to turn those goals into a practical, coordinated set of school-based and community-wide strategies that emphasize evidence-based prevention and wellness promotion, along with better service pathways for students and families who need support.
This opportunity also reflects a shift from the earlier SS/HS structure. Since 1999, SS/HS operated as a joint federal initiative involving HHS, the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Justice, with funding primarily going to local education agencies (LEAs) working alongside law enforcement, juvenile justice, mental health and social service agencies, and community organizations. Those earlier grants focused on comprehensive local planning and implementation to promote student mental health, enhance academic achievement, prevent violence and substance use, and create safe and respectful school climates. In the FY 2013 state-focused version, SAMHSA is explicitly trying to build on lessons learned from those local projects by strengthening the link between state-level policy leadership and local execution. The expectation is that state and tribal entities can push broader systems integration, encourage consistent standards and practices across communities, and help make changes more sustainable beyond a single district or grant period.
A defining requirement of this state/tribal program is that partnership development must happen at two levels at once: the state/tribe level and the community level. As part of the application, each state or tribe must select three LEAs in three different local communities to serve as implementation sites. Those LEAs, in turn, are expected to mobilize local partners, families, and youth to reshape how services are delivered, moving toward an integrated network of activities, programs, services, and policies. In practice, this means building a coordinated local infrastructure where schools, mental health providers, social services, and juvenile justice actors share goals, clarify roles, reduce duplication, and create smoother referral and support systems for children and youth.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant. While the announcement text here does not detail the specific roles SAMHSA will play during implementation, the cooperative agreement structure typically aligns with ongoing coordination, guidance, and performance oversight to help ensure the model is implemented with fidelity and lessons learned can be shared and replicated.
In terms of who can apply, eligible applicants include State Education Agencies (SEAs) or State Mental Health Authorities (SMHAs) in states, territories, and Washington, DC, as well as federally recognized AI/AN tribes or tribal organizations (as defined in the announcement). The application must be signed by the authorized organizational representative of the SEA/SMHA or tribal organization. SAMHSA emphasizes that SEAs and SMHAs are positioned to drive statewide adoption of policies and practices and to support LEAs in implementing community-level changes. There are also key limitations: LEAs that previously received SS/HS funding are not eligible to be considered under this announcement because SAMHSA intends to expand the model into new communities, and the authorizing statute prohibits awards to for-profit agencies.
The funding details indicate a competitive, limited award pool. SAMHSA anticipated making 7 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $14,027,000 and an award ceiling of $2,214,000 (with no stated award floor). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted May 28, 2013, with an application deadline of July 1, 2013, and an archive date of July 31, 2013. The assistance listing is associated with CFDA 93.243 (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance).
Overall, the SS/HS State Program is designed as a scaling and systems-change effort rather than a single-program intervention. Its focus is on building durable cross-agency partnerships, improving access to evidence-based prevention and behavioral health supports, and connecting state policy leadership to local implementation in three selected communities per applicant, with the broader aim of reducing youth violence, reducing substance use, and improving the conditions that allow students to learn and develop in safer, healthier environments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2013 Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SS/HS) State Program?
The FY 2013 Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SS/HS) State Program is a SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) discretionary funding opportunity that uses cooperative agreements to help states, territories, Washington, DC, and federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes bring the SS/HS model to scale.
What is the central idea behind the SS/HS State Program?
The program is based on the idea that issues that disrupt learning and student well-being (such as bullying, fighting, truancy, substance use, exposure to violence, and unmet mental health needs) are not problems schools can realistically solve on their own. Instead, SS/HS is built around formal, structured partnerships that connect education systems with behavioral health and criminal/juvenile justice partners.
What kinds of problems is the program meant to address?
The program targets problems that interfere with learning and student well-being, including bullying, fighting, truancy, student substance use, exposure to violence, and unmet mental health needs.
What are the main outcomes or goals SAMHSA expects this program to improve?
SAMHSA frames SS/HS around measurable public health and school climate goals, including:
- Increasing the number of children and youth who can access behavioral health services
- Reducing substance use among students
- Strengthening supports for early childhood development
- Improving overall school climate
- Decreasing student exposure to violence
Is this program focused on prevention, treatment, or both?
Based on the description provided, the program emphasizes evidence-based prevention and wellness promotion, along with improved pathways for students and families to access services and supports when needed (including early intervention and coordinated response).
How is the FY 2013 state-focused SS/HS program different from earlier SS/HS grants?
Earlier SS/HS (beginning in 1999) operated as a joint federal initiative involving HHS, the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Justice, and funding primarily went to local education agencies (LEAs) working with local partners. The FY 2013 version is state/tribal-focused, with SAMHSA aiming to strengthen the link between state-level policy leadership and local execution, encourage consistent standards and practices across communities, and support sustainability beyond a single district or grant period.
What is the award mechanism for this opportunity?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally signals substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant. While the provided description does not spell out SAMHSA's specific day-to-day roles, cooperative agreements typically involve ongoing coordination, guidance, and performance oversight to support implementation fidelity and sharing/replication of lessons learned.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- State Education Agencies (SEAs) or State Mental Health Authorities (SMHAs) in states, territories, and Washington, DC
- Federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes or tribal organizations (as defined in the announcement)
Who must sign the application?
The application must be signed by the authorized organizational representative of the SEA/SMHA or tribal organization.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
No. The authorizing statute prohibits awards to for-profit agencies.
Can local education agencies (LEAs) apply directly?
Based on the eligibility information provided, applicants are SEAs/SMHAs (or tribal entities). LEAs are involved as implementation sites selected by the applying state/tribe, rather than as direct applicants.
How many communities or school districts must be involved in each application?
Each applying state or tribe must select three LEAs in three different local communities to serve as implementation sites.
Do partnership requirements apply only at the local level?
No. A defining requirement is partnership development at two levels at once: the state/tribe level and the community level.
What are the expectations for the selected LEAs and local communities?
The selected LEAs are expected to mobilize local partners, families, and youth to reshape how services are delivered. The goal is to move toward an integrated network of activities, programs, services, and policies, and to build a coordinated local infrastructure where schools, mental health providers, social services, and juvenile justice partners share goals, clarify roles, reduce duplication, and improve referrals and supports for children and youth.
Are LEAs that previously received SS/HS funding allowed to be selected as implementation sites?
No. LEAs that previously received SS/HS funding are not eligible to be considered under this announcement because SAMHSA intends to expand the model into new communities.
What types of partners are implied as part of the SS/HS model?
The model is described as linking education systems with behavioral health and criminal/juvenile justice partners. The description also references coordination with mental health providers, social services, juvenile justice actors, families, youth, and community organizations.
Is this grant meant to fund a single school program or a broader systems effort?
It is described as a scaling and systems-change effort rather than a single-program intervention, focusing on durable cross-agency partnerships and connecting state policy leadership to local implementation.
How many awards did SAMHSA anticipate making, and what was the total funding amount?
SAMHSA anticipated making 7 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $14,027,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $2,214,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the provided information.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
- Posted date: May 28, 2013
- Application deadline: July 1, 2013
- Archive date: July 31, 2013
What is the assistance listing / CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing is associated with CFDA 93.243 (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance).
What is the overall intent of the SS/HS State Program?
Overall, the program aims to scale the SS/HS model by building durable cross-agency partnerships, improving access to evidence-based prevention and behavioral health supports, and linking state policy leadership to local implementation in three communities per applicant, with the broader aim of reducing youth violence, reducing substance use, and improving the conditions that support learning and healthy development.
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