SAMHSA Conference Grants

July 2003

SAMHSA announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2003 funds for SAMHSA Conference Grants for the purpose of disseminating knowledge about practices within the mental health services, substance abuse prevention and treatment fields and integrating that knowledge into real-world practice as effectively and efficiently as possible. The deadlines: September 10, 2003 and each January 10 and September 10 thereafter.

Who Can Apply?

Public and domestic private nonprofit organizations, including State and local governments, professional associations, voluntary organizations, self-help groups, consumer and provider services-oriented constituency groups, community based organizations, and faith-based organizations

About Knowledge Dissemination Conference Grants:

Estimated Funds for FY 2003: $825,000 ($500,000 from CSAT, $250,000 from CMHS and $75,000 from CSAP)

Estimated Number of Awards: 20-30 

Project Period: 1 year

The actual amount available for the award may vary, depending on unanticipated program requirements and the number and quality of applications received. This program is being announced before the annual appropriation for FY 2003 for SAMHSA's programs. Applications are invited based on the assumption that sufficient funds will be appropriated for FY 2003 to permit funding of a reasonable number of applications being hereby solicited.

SAMHSA Centers will provide support for up to 75 percent of the total direct costs of planned meetings and conferences. Grant awards are expected to range from $25,000 to $50,000. Indirect costs are not allowed under this program. 

Period of Support: Support for only one conference from one Center (CMHS, CSAP or CSAT) may be requested in any application. Only one application per receipt date may be submitted. Support may be requested for up to one year from the date of the award.

For more information

For questions concerning mental health topics, contact:

David Morrissette, DSW
Center for Mental Health Services/SAMHSA
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11C-22
Rockville, MD 20857
Phone: (301) 443- 3653
E-Mail: dmorriss@samhsa.gov

For questions regarding substance abuse treatment topics, contact:

Kim Plavsic
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment/SAMHSA
5515 Security Lane, Suite 840
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 443-7916
E-Mail: kplavsic@samhsa.gov

For questions concerning substance abuse prevention topics, contact: 

Rosa I. Merello
Public Health Advisor
CSAP/DPED, SAMHSA
5515 Security Lane, Suite 800
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 443-7462
E-Mail: rmerello@samhsa.gov

For questions on grants management issues, contact:

Steve Hudak
Division of Grants Management
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Room 13-103
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-9666
E-mail: shudak@samhsa.gov

You may visit SAMHSA’s website, www.samhsa.gov, for more information and to download the application forms.