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- The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act 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 Dec 28, 2012 and posted on Dec 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 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 $756,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The statutory authority for this program (stated in the STOP Act CFDA 93.243, Legislative Authority, 42 U.S.C. 290bb 25b, Section 519B of the Public Health Service Act) limits eligibility to dome stic public and private nonprofit entities that are current or former Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) grantees. For example local governments, federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes, territories, and Pacific and Caribbean jurisdictions may be eligible. STOP Act grantees that received their award in fiscal year 2008 and fiscal year 2009 are eligible to apply for the FY 2013 STOP Act grant. 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 tribes or 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 FY 2013 Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) grant opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program run by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), specifically through the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). Its core aim is straightforward: support community-based efforts that prevent and reduce alcohol use among young people ages 12 to 20 across the United States. The program is framed as a prevention-focused investment in local action, with the expectation that funded communities will strengthen what is already working and use proven approaches to reduce underage drinking and its related harms.
The grant is grounded in the STOP Act language, which lays out several connected purposes. Beyond simply lowering youth alcohol use, the program is designed to strengthen collaboration among communities and across levels of government (federal, state, local, and tribal). It also seeks to enhance intergovernmental coordination specifically around underage drinking, encourage broader citizen participation, and build stronger partnerships across the different sectors that shape a community (such as schools, public health, law enforcement, youth organizations, and civic groups). A key theme is that these grants should act as a catalyst for communities that demonstrate a long-term commitment to reducing youth alcohol use, rather than functioning as short-term or isolated projects. Another major purpose is dissemination: communities should receive timely information about state-of-the-art practices and initiatives that have already demonstrated effectiveness, so local strategies can align with what the evidence shows works.
This opportunity is also explicitly tied to SAMHSAs broader prevention agenda. It aligns with SAMHSAs Strategic Initiative 1, focused on the Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness, and more specifically with Goal 1.2, which targets preventing or reducing the consequences of underage drinking and adult problem drinking. Within that structure, the STOP Act program supports the objective of making underage drinking prevention a priority issue for states, territories, tribal entities, universities, and communities, and it emphasizes improving cooperation and coordination while helping communities adopt effective, proven prevention practices. The announcement also notes alignment with Healthy People 2020 in the Substance Abuse topic area, signaling that the program fits within national public health prevention benchmarks.
A notable expectation in the announcement is attention to behavioral health disparities. Applicants and grantees are encouraged to use local data to identify youth subpopulations that may be experiencing disproportionate risk or unequal outcomes, including groups defined by race, ethnicity, and sexual/gender minority status. The intent is not only to recognize disparities but to implement strategies that reduce differences in access to prevention programming, participation or service use, and outcomes across these subpopulations. In practice, this means the grant is not just about overall reductions in underage drinking rates, but also about making sure prevention efforts reach and benefit vulnerable groups in an equitable way.
In terms of funding structure, SAMHSA expected to make about 15 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $756,000. The award ceiling is listed as $50,000, there is no stated minimum award floor, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is health. The opportunity was posted on December 28, 2012, with an application closing date of March 1, 2013, and an archive date of March 31, 2013.
Eligibility is narrow and specifically defined by statute. Only domestic public or private nonprofit entities that are current or former Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grantees may apply, reflecting an intent to build on established community coalition infrastructure. The announcement highlights that STOP Act grantees that originally received awards in FY 2008 and FY 2009 are eligible to apply for the FY 2013 STOP Act grant. Eligible entities can include local governments and federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes, as well as territories and certain Pacific and Caribbean jurisdictions, as long as they meet the DFC grantee requirement. Tribal organizations are defined in the announcement, and consortia of tribes or tribal organizations may apply, provided each participating entity documents its approval. For-profit agencies are explicitly prohibited from receiving grants under this authority.
Legally, the program is authorized under 42 U.S.C. 290bb-25b, Section 519B of the Public Health Service Act, as amended, and it is cataloged under CFDA 93.243 (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance). For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Virginia Simmons in SAMHSAs Division of Grants Management, Office of Financial Resources, with contact details provided in the notice.
FY 2013 STOP Act (Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act) Grant - FAQs
What is the FY 2013 STOP Act grant program?
The FY 2013 Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), through the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). It funds community-based efforts focused on preventing and reducing underage alcohol use.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The core aim is to support community-based prevention efforts that reduce alcohol use and related harms among youth ages 12 to 20 across the United States.
Who runs the program within the federal government?
The program is run by SAMHSA, specifically through its Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP).
What age group is the program focused on?
The program focuses on young people ages 12 to 20.
Is this program focused on prevention or treatment?
This opportunity is framed as a prevention-focused investment in local action. Its intent is to strengthen community prevention approaches rather than fund treatment services.
What kinds of community activities does the STOP Act grant support?
Based on the announcement, funded communities are expected to strengthen what is already working locally and use proven, evidence-informed approaches to reduce underage drinking and its related harms. The program also emphasizes collaboration and partnerships across sectors such as schools, public health, law enforcement, youth organizations, and civic groups.
What does the STOP Act language say the grant is trying to accomplish?
The purposes described include lowering youth alcohol use, strengthening collaboration among communities and across levels of government (federal, state, local, and tribal), improving intergovernmental coordination on underage drinking, encouraging citizen participation, building cross-sector partnerships, and disseminating state-of-the-art practices and initiatives that have demonstrated effectiveness.
Does the program emphasize long-term community commitment?
Yes. A recurring expectation is that these awards act as a catalyst for communities that demonstrate a long-term commitment to reducing youth alcohol use, rather than supporting short-term or isolated projects.
Does the opportunity require or encourage the use of evidence-based approaches?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes dissemination and use of state-of-the-art practices and initiatives that have already demonstrated effectiveness, so communities can align local strategies with proven prevention practices.
How does this grant align with SAMHSA priorities?
The opportunity aligns with SAMHSA Strategic Initiative 1 (Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness), including Goal 1.2 focused on preventing or reducing the consequences of underage drinking and adult problem drinking. It supports making underage drinking prevention a priority issue while improving cooperation, coordination, and adoption of effective prevention practices.
Is the program connected to Healthy People 2020?
Yes. The announcement notes alignment with Healthy People 2020 in the Substance Abuse topic area, indicating the program fits within national public health prevention benchmarks.
Does the grant address behavioral health disparities?
Yes. Applicants and grantees are encouraged to use local data to identify youth subpopulations experiencing disproportionate risk or unequal outcomes, including groups defined by race, ethnicity, and sexual/gender minority status.
What does the program mean by reducing disparities in practice?
The intent is to implement strategies that reduce differences in access to prevention programming, participation (or service use), and outcomes across identified youth subpopulations. The focus is not only on overall reductions in underage drinking but also on equitable reach and benefit.
How many awards did SAMHSA expect to make?
SAMHSA expected to make about 15 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $756,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $50,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is a match or cost-sharing required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is health.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 28, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was March 1, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was March 31, 2013.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited by statute to domestic public or private nonprofit entities that are current or former Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grantees.
Are prior STOP Act grantees eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement notes that STOP Act grantees that originally received awards in FY 2008 and FY 2009 are eligible to apply for the FY 2013 STOP Act grant.
Can local governments apply?
Local governments may be eligible if they meet the requirement of being current or former DFC Support Program grantees and are otherwise consistent with the eligibility terms described.
Can tribes apply?
Federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes may be eligible as long as they meet the DFC grantee requirement described in the announcement.
Can territories or certain jurisdictions apply?
The announcement indicates territories and certain Pacific and Caribbean jurisdictions may be eligible, as long as they also meet the DFC grantee requirement.
Are tribal organizations or consortia allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement includes a definition of tribal organizations and states that consortia of tribes or tribal organizations may apply, provided each participating entity documents its approval.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
No. For-profit agencies are explicitly prohibited from receiving grants under this authority.
What is the legal authority for the STOP Act grant?
The program is authorized under 42 U.S.C. 290bb-25b, Section 519B of the Public Health Service Act, as amended.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is cataloged under CFDA 93.243 (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance).
Who is the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Virginia Simmons in SAMHSA's Division of Grants Management, Office of Financial Resources (contact details were provided in the notice).
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