Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Program: Substance Abuse, Prevention, Treatment, and Aftercare
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The Indian Health Service Behavioral Health Programs consists of several funding programs designed to help Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations (UIO) assist American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations achieve and realize the highest possible level of physical, mental, social and spiritual health through addressing health concerns and delivery systems with behavioral components. The Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention (SASP) Program’s objectives are to reduce the prevalence of suicide and substance use and decrease the overall use of addicting and illicit substances among AI/AN populations, by improving care coordination; expanding behavioral health care services through the use of culturally appropriate evidence-based and practice-based models to address these issues; develop or expand on activities for the Generation Indigenous Initiative (Gen-I) by implementing early intervention strategies for AI/AN youth at risk for suicidal behavior.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- Nonprofit Organization
Federally recognized Indian tribes; tribal organizations; nonprofit inter-tribal organizations; nonprofit urban Indian organizations contracting with the Indian Health Service under Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act; public or private nonprofit health and education entities; and State and local government health agencies.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a Notice of Award is prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
- Appeal: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Indian Health Service Behavioral Health Programs consists of several funding programs designed to help Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations (UIO) assist American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations achieve and realize the highest possible level of physical, mental, social and spiritual health through addressing health concerns and delivery systems with behavioral components.
Mission Categories
Primary: Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Other categories:
American Indian or Alaskan Native HealthMental Health
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Federal assistance is to be used for projects and studies that provide American Indians/Alaska Natives with impetus and involvement in their health care and that promote improved health care to Indian people. All IHS Grant funds are for discretionary grant activities.
Required Documentation
Credentials and documentation required depend on the program. These are described in the published notice of funding opportunity on the Federal Register during the competition for award. Links to the Federal Register announcements can be found at the IHS Division of Grants Management web site, at www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements