OpportunityTitle: Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Program: Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Aftercare
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: To be eligible for this new funding opportunity, applicants must be one of the following as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603:&#8226; A federally recognized Indian Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(14). The term &quot;Indian Tribe&quot; means 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. 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. &#8226; A Tribal organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26).  The term &quot;Tribal organization&quot; has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304(l)):  &quot;Tribal organization&quot; means 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.  Applicant shall submit letters of support and/or Tribal Resolutions from the Tribes to be served.&#8226; An Urban Indian organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29).  The term &quot;Urban Indian organization&quot; means a nonprofit corporate body situated in an urban center, governed by an urban Indian controlled board of directors, and providing for the maximum participation of all interested Indian groups and individuals, which body is capable of legally cooperating with other public and private entities for the purpose of performing the activities described in 25 U.S.C. 1653(a).  Applicants must provide proof of nonprofit status with the application, e.g., 501(c)(3).
Description: The primary purpose of this program is to reduce the prevalence of substance abuse and decrease the overall use of addicting and illicit substances among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. Tribes can accomplish these goals by:1. Improving care coordination;2. Expanding behavioral health care services through the use of culturally appropriate evidence-based and practice-based models to address these issues; and3. In addition to any proposed activities for the adult population, develop, or expand on activities for the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Initiative by implementing early intervention strategies for AI/AN youth at risk for substance abuse behavior. In alignment with the Indian Health Service (IHS) 2019-2023 Strategic Plan Goal 1: To ensure that comprehensive, culturally appropriate personal and public health services are available and accessible to AI/AN people, the Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention (SASP) program is designed to ensure access to comprehensive, culturally appropriate services and promote quality programming to address substance abuse for AI/AN community members. The IHS supports Tribal efforts that include addressing substance abuse prevention, treatment, and aftercare from a community-driven context. The IHS encourages applicants to develop and submit a plan that emphasizes cross-system collaboration, the inclusion of family, youth, and community resources, and culturally appropriate approaches.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Division of Grants Management
GrantorContactText: Paul E. Gettys, III &lt;br/&gt;Acting Director &lt;br/&gt;Phone 301-443-2114