Opioid STR

 

Addressing the opioid abuse crisis within such States, used for carrying out activities that supplement activities pertaining to opioids undertaken by the State agency responsible for administering the substance abuse prevention and treatment block grant under subpart II of part B of title XIX of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300x21 et seq.); and Tribes and Tribal Organizations to address the opioid crisis within their communities.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
93.788
Federal Agency/Office
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
A - Formula Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016 N/A
Fiscal Year 2017 There were 57 awards made.
Fiscal Year 2018 262 awards made.
Fiscal Year 2019 It is estimated 252 awards will be made.
Fiscal Year 2020 It is estimated 143 awards will be made.
Fiscal Year 2022 173 awards were made
Fiscal Year 2023 170 awards were made
Authorization
21st Century Cures Act. , Title I, Section 1003, Public Law 114-255, as amended by the Support Act of 2018, Public Law 115-271. The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019; The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020; The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021; and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022., Title 1, Section 1113, Public Law -114-255 & 115-271
21st Century Cures Act. , Title I, Section 1003, Public Law 114-255, as amended by the Support Act of 2018, Public Law 115-271. The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019; The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020; The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021; and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
For the State Opioid Response (SOR) program - eligibility is limited to Single State Agencies (SSAs) and territories. Note: Tribes will be eligible to apply under a separate announcement. For the Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) program applicants must be a federally recognized American Indian or Alaska Native tribe or tribal organization. Tribes and tribal organizations may apply individually, as a consortia, or in partnership with an urban Indian organization. Indian Tribe, as defined at 25 U.S.C. ? 1603(14) is any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or group or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C.A. ? 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. Tribal Organization, as defined at 25 U.S.C. ? 1603(26) is the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe; any legally established organization of Indians 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 Indians in all phases of its activities. Provided that in any case where a contract is let or grant made to an organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian tribe, the approval of each such Indian tribe shall be a prerequisite to the letting or making of such contract or grant.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Award Procedure
A Notice of Award (NoA) signed by SAMHSA's Grants Management Officer is sent to the applicant agency. The NoA is the sole obligating document that allows the grantee to receive Federal funding for work on the grant project.
Deadlines
February 7, 2017 Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 90 to 120 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
Not applicable.
How may assistance be used?
Uses: (A) Improving State prescription drug monitoring programs. (B) Implementing prevention activities, and evaluating such activities to identify effective strategies to prevent opioid abuse. (C) Training for health care practitioners, such as best practices for prescribing opioids, pain management, recognizing potential cases of substance abuse, referral of patients to treatment programs, and overdose prevention. (D) Supporting access to health care services, including those services provided by Federally certified opioid treatment programs or other appropriate health care providers to treat substance use disorders. (E) Other public health-related activities, as the State determines appropriate, related to addressing the opioid abuse crisis within the State. Limitations: (1) notwithstanding any transfer authority in any appropriations Act, shall not be used for any purpose other than the grant program in subsection (c); and (2) shall be subject to the same requirements as substance abuse prevention and treatment programs under titles V and XIX of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa et seq., 300w et seq.).
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: A State receiving a grant under subsection shall include in a report related to substance abuse submitted to the Secretary pursuant to section 1942 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300x–52), a description of— (1) the purposes for which the grant funds received by the State under such subsection for the preceding fiscal year were expended and a description of the activities of the State under the program; and (2) the ultimate recipients of amounts provided to the State in the grant.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Grantee must keep complete records on the disposition of funds, and records related to the grant must be retained for 3 years.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Each annual allotment is available for obligation by the State during the fiscal year in which it was allotted. Allotments will depend on the availability of funds.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Odessa Crocker
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 US
odessa.crocker@samhsa.hhs.gov
Phone: (240) 276-1078
Website Address
http://www.samhsa.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-1363-0-1-551
Obligations
(Formula Grants) FY 22$1,500,232,431.00; FY 23 est $1,523,601,458.00; FY 24 FY 21$1,500,000,000.00; FY 20$2,189,130.00; FY 19$516,302,139.00; FY 18$1,492,704,579.00; FY 17$484,491,946.00; FY 16$0.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable/available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
CFR 200/45 CFR Part 75 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for HHS awards.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 


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