National Harm Reduction Technical Assistance and Syringe Services Program (SSP) Monitoring and Evaluation Funding Opportunity
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The purpose of this program is to strengthen harm reduction programs in order to prevent infectious disease resulting from injection drug use, and improving health outcomes for people who inject drugs; including strengthening linkage to medication-assisted treatment. It is comprised of three components: technical assistance, communications and monitoring and evaluation.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. Territory Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Federal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
- Local
- State
- Territorial
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
- School District Government
How to Apply
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a Notice of Award (NoA) will be prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public. Initial awards provide funds for the first budget period (usually 12 months) and the NoA will indicate support recommended for the remainder of the project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, award requirements, and special conditions, if any.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: > 180 Days
- Renewal interval: > 180 Days
Program details & compliance
Description
Funds may be used for costs associated with strengthening the capacity and improving performance of harm reduction programs throughout the United States; particularly costs associated with conducting media analysis and developing media content to address implementation barriers, increasing the understanding of benefits of these programs and the implementation of monitoring and evaluation of syringe services programs. Recipients may not generally use funding for the purchase of furniture or equipment. Any such proposed spending must be identified in the budget. The recipient must perform a substantial role in carrying out the project objectives and not merely serve as a conduit for an award in another party or provider who is eligible.
Mission Categories
Primary: Communicable Diseases
Other categories:
Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The purpose of this program is to increase the capacity of government and non-government organizations to strengthen harm reduction programs, including Syringe Services Programs (SSPs). Activities by the cooperative agreement program include technical assistance, communication, and monitoring and evaluation of harm reduction programs. These activities will facilitate and sustain efforts to effectively and efficiently address the infectious disease consequences of opioid use and injection drug use.
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