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- The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State Mental Health Data Infrastructure Grants for Quality Improvement" 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 Jan 8, 2010 and posted on Jan 8, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 4, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,260,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $132,941.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 59 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are State Mental Health Agencies (SMHAs) in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Territories that receive Mental Health Block Grants (MHBG). A central goal of the State DIG grants is to address data collection requirements for the MHBG program. The SMHAs are the entities responsible for State data collection of the URS/NOMS and are the only entities eligible for the grant. States have operational authority over SMHAs and/or have the existing infrastructure to undertake these activities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The State Mental Health Data Infrastructure Grants for Quality Improvement (DIGs) is a SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) discretionary grant program (FY 2010) designed to help State Mental Health Authorities (SMHAs) strengthen the data systems they use to report required performance and outcomes information for the CMHS Mental Health Block Grant. The main objective is to move states toward consistent client-level data collection and reporting by 2012, building on earlier work under the Uniform Reporting System (URS) and the CMHS Client Level Data Pilot. In practice, this program is about improving the quality, comparability, and usefulness of mental health service data so states and the federal government can better track outcomes, assess system performance, and support decisions about policy and funding.
A central focus of the grant is enabling states to collect and report client-level information for five specific National Outcome Measures (NOMS) over a three-year period. Those five measures are: Employment/School Attendance, Stability in Housing, Criminal Justice Involvement, Readmission to State Hospital, and Access/Capacity (Number of Persons Served with demographic characteristics). While the program concentrates on these five NOMS for client-level reporting, it does not replace the broader URS and NOMS reporting structure. Other NOMS and URS tables that do not require direct client-level state data collection are expected to continue, and are framed as adding value for decision support at both state and national levels.
The target population is mental health consumers served under the scope and responsibility of the SMHAs, as defined in the URS tables. A key operational expectation is that participating states will implement time-based client-level reporting, including Time 1 and Time 2 data collection, with Time 2 explicitly including admission and discharge points. This reflects a shift from only aggregate reporting toward a more longitudinal view of services and outcomes, where the system can better measure service provision and changes in an individual client’s status over time. The program also emphasizes strengthening performance accountability and improving the overall quality of reporting, not just increasing the volume of data collected.
This opportunity is positioned as part of SAMHSA’s broader set of infrastructure grants, which are meant to help grantees build the foundation needed to deliver and sustain effective mental health services. Applicants are expected to present a clear conceptual roadmap showing how they have assessed (or will assess) service system needs, what infrastructure strategies they will implement to address those needs, and how those strategies will expand system capacity and sustain effective services. The grant acknowledges that states start from different levels of data maturity, so approaches may vary, but proposals must clearly link needs assessment, infrastructure development activities, and measurable improvements in capacity and reporting.
The announcement also highlights a policy priority related to returning veterans and their families. With large numbers of service members deployed in support of overseas contingency operations (including OEF and OIF) and estimates that a substantial share may need mental health and/or substance use services, SAMHSA strongly encourages applicants to consider the unique needs of returning veterans and family members when designing their projects. This encouragement is framed as part of thoughtful system planning rather than as a separate eligibility requirement.
Administratively, the program is authorized under Section 1971 of the Public Health Service Act (as amended) and is tied to Healthy People 2010 focus area 18 (Mental Health and Mental Disorders). The funding opportunity number is SM-10-009 under CFDA 93.243 (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance). SAMHSA anticipated making 59 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $7,260,000 and an award ceiling of $132,941. Cost sharing or matching is required. The application window for the FY 2010 cycle opened January 8, 2010, with a closing date of March 4, 2010 (and an archive date of April 3, 2010).
Eligibility is narrowly defined: only State Mental Health Agencies/Authorities (SMHAs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories that receive Mental Health Block Grant funds may apply. The rationale is that SMHAs are the entities responsible for statewide URS/NOMS collection and reporting, and they have the operational authority and/or existing infrastructure needed to implement the client-level reporting requirements that the DIG program is intended to advance. For applicant support or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Gwendolyn Simpson at SAMHSA’s Division of Grants Management.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - State Mental Health Data Infrastructure Grants for Quality Improvement (DIGs)
What is the State Mental Health Data Infrastructure Grants for Quality Improvement (DIGs) program?
The State Mental Health Data Infrastructure Grants for Quality Improvement (DIGs) is a SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) discretionary grant program (FY 2010). It is designed to help State Mental Health Authorities (SMHAs) strengthen the data systems they use to report required performance and outcomes information for the CMHS Mental Health Block Grant.
What is the main objective of this grant opportunity?
The main objective is to move states toward consistent client-level data collection and reporting by 2012, building on earlier work under the Uniform Reporting System (URS) and the CMHS Client Level Data Pilot. In practical terms, the focus is on improving the quality, comparability, and usefulness of mental health service data so outcomes and system performance can be tracked and used to inform policy and funding decisions.
Which SAMHSA center and program area is sponsoring this opportunity?
This is a SAMHSA CMHS (Center for Mental Health Services) discretionary grant program under the State Mental Health Data Infrastructure Grants for Quality Improvement (DIGs).
What reporting framework does this grant relate to?
The grant supports data system improvements tied to CMHS Mental Health Block Grant reporting, specifically the Uniform Reporting System (URS) and National Outcome Measures (NOMS). It builds on prior URS work and the CMHS Client Level Data Pilot.
Does this grant replace the broader URS and NOMS reporting requirements?
No. While the program concentrates on enabling client-level reporting for five specific National Outcome Measures (NOMS), it does not replace the broader URS and NOMS reporting structure. Other NOMS and URS tables that do not require direct client-level state data collection are expected to continue.
What is the central focus of the DIGs grant?
A central focus is enabling states to collect and report client-level information for five specific NOMS over a three-year period, while strengthening performance accountability and improving the overall quality of reporting.
Which five National Outcome Measures (NOMS) are targeted for client-level reporting?
The five NOMS specifically identified for client-level reporting are:
- Employment/School Attendance
- Stability in Housing
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Readmission to State Hospital
- Access/Capacity (Number of Persons Served with demographic characteristics)
What is meant by "Access/Capacity" in the listed NOMS?
In this opportunity, Access/Capacity refers to the number of persons served, including demographic characteristics, reported at the client level as part of the targeted NOMS reporting improvements.
How long is the client-level reporting focus expected to run?
The program describes collecting and reporting client-level information for the five specified NOMS over a three-year period, with the broader aim of moving toward consistent client-level reporting by 2012.
Who is the target population for the data to be reported under this program?
The target population is mental health consumers served under the scope and responsibility of the State Mental Health Authorities, as defined in the URS tables.
What operational reporting approach is expected from participating states?
Participating states are expected to implement time-based client-level reporting that includes Time 1 and Time 2 data collection. Time 2 explicitly includes admission and discharge points, supporting a more longitudinal view of services and outcomes.
What is the difference between aggregate reporting and the approach emphasized by this grant?
The grant emphasizes a shift away from only aggregate reporting toward time-based, client-level reporting that can measure service provision and changes in an individual client's status over time (including admission and discharge points).
Is the goal simply to collect more data?
No. The program emphasizes strengthening performance accountability and improving the quality of reporting, not just increasing the volume of data collected.
How does this opportunity fit into SAMHSA's broader grant strategy?
This opportunity is positioned as part of SAMHSA's broader set of infrastructure grants, intended to help grantees build the foundation needed to deliver and sustain effective mental health services.
What kind of project planning or roadmap are applicants expected to provide?
Applicants are expected to present a clear conceptual roadmap describing how they have assessed (or will assess) service system needs, what infrastructure strategies they will implement to address those needs, and how those strategies will expand system capacity and sustain effective services. Proposals must clearly link needs assessment, infrastructure development activities, and measurable improvements in capacity and reporting.
Do all states need to propose the same approach to data system improvement?
No. The announcement acknowledges that states start from different levels of data maturity, so approaches may vary. However, proposals still need to clearly connect needs assessment, infrastructure development, and measurable improvements.
Is there any special policy priority highlighted in the announcement?
Yes. The announcement highlights a policy priority related to returning veterans and their families, and SAMHSA strongly encourages applicants to consider their unique needs when designing projects.
Is addressing returning veterans and their families an eligibility requirement?
No. The encouragement to consider returning veterans and their families is framed as part of thoughtful system planning rather than as a separate eligibility requirement.
What is the legal authorization for this grant program?
The program is authorized under Section 1971 of the Public Health Service Act (as amended).
Is this opportunity tied to any national health objective framework?
Yes. It is tied to Healthy People 2010 focus area 18, which addresses Mental Health and Mental Disorders.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA listing?
The funding opportunity number is SM-10-009. The CFDA listing is 93.243 (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance).
How many awards were anticipated and what was the estimated total funding?
SAMHSA anticipated making 59 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $7,260,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $132,941.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required for this opportunity.
When did the application window open and close for the FY 2010 cycle?
The application window opened on January 8, 2010, and the closing date was March 4, 2010. An archive date of April 3, 2010 is also listed.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is narrowly defined. Only State Mental Health Agencies/Authorities (SMHAs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories that receive Mental Health Block Grant funds may apply.
Why is eligibility limited to State Mental Health Authorities?
The rationale provided is that SMHAs are responsible for statewide URS/NOMS collection and reporting, and they have the operational authority and/or existing infrastructure needed to implement the client-level reporting requirements the DIG program is intended to advance.
Who is the listed contact for applicant support or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Gwendolyn Simpson at SAMHSA's Division of Grants Management.
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