SM-23-002: Mental Health Awareness Training Grants
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis notices from 2023.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis offered grants of up to $200,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 22 awards worth $4.4 million in total. Applications closed on May 1, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 1, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$200,000
- Total funding$4.4 million
- Expected awards22
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM-26-030 | July 1, 2026 | Closed July 27, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 1, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 1, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 31, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants are States and Territories, including the District of Columbia, political subdivisions of States, Indian tribes, or tribal organizations (as such terms are defined in section 5304 of title 25), and non-profit private entities.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance awards averaged $2.3 million; this notice allows up to $200,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (55% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this program is to: (1) train individuals (e.g., school personnel and emergency services personnel including fire department and law enforcement personnel, veterans, armed services members and their families, etc.) to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental disorders and how to safely de-escalate crisis situations involving individuals with a mental illness and (2) provide education on resources available in the community for individuals with a mental illness and other relevant resources, including how to establish linkages with school and/or community-based mental health agencies. With this program, SAMHSA aims to increase the number of individuals prepared and trained on how to respond to individuals with mental disorders appropriately and safely. In accordance with Executive Order 14074, this program will help build secure, safe, and healthy communities; reinforce partnership between law enforcement and communities; and increase public trust and enhance public safety.
Who has won Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance (93.243) awarded $13 billion across 5,689 grant awards, an average of $2.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mental Health Association of New York City, Inc. | New York | 8 | $1.1 billion |
| California Department of Health Care Services | California | 6 | $502 million |
| Florida Department of Children and Families | Florida | 5 | $427 million |
| Ohio Department Mental Health | Ohio | 11 | $376 million |
| Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs | Pennsylvania | 3 | $268 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is SM-23-002 still open?
No. It closed on May 1, 2023.
Who can apply for Mental Health Awareness Training Grants?
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Mental Health Awareness Training Grants?
Closed May 1, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $200,000 each. About $4.4 million in total across about 22 awards.
Who has won Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Mental Health Association of New York City, Inc., California Department of Health Care Services, Florida Department of Children and Families. The program made 5,689 awards worth $13 billion in that time.
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