In December 2020, the federal government appropriated more than $16.7 million in funding to be used for projects like Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in fiscal year (FY) 2021. Grant applications are now available and are due on February 5, 2021!
The Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) grants will help expand MHFA to more schools, first responders, veterans, and other communities so that more people will be able to identify, understand, and respond when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis.
To apply, you must complete all four registration processes by February 5:
- Obtain a DUNS number by accessing the Dun and Bradstreet website
- Register with the System for Awards Management
- Register with Grants.gov
- Register with National Institutes of Health’s (NIH’s) eRA Commons (Please note that the eRA Commons process may take up to six weeks. If you have not already done so, be sure to complete the registration process immediately.)
Register for our Webinar!
Join us on Friday, January 8, 2021 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) for an informational webinar that will discuss:
- An overview of Mental Health First Aid;
- Using Mental Health First Aid in your funding opportunity application;
- Mental Health First Aid training implementation options; and
- Other curricula formats available for adults who work with youth, teens, first responders, older adults, higher education, veterans, and Spanish-speaking communities.
Learn more about the grants and who can apply here:
- Mental Health First Aid: SAMHSA Mental Health Training Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Summary
- Mental Health Awareness Training Grants Announcement (SM-21-007)
- Mental Health First Aid Funding Opportunities
Please direct any questions related to Mental Health First Aid to the National Council.
Please direct any other questions related to the funding opportunity announcement to SAMHSA as instructed here.