National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative – Treatment and Service Adaptation (TSA) Centers
🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis (HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA)
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that treat children and adolescents experiencing trauma and provide training on evidence-based trauma-focused care. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, universities, hospitals, and state/local governments with mental health infrastructure. Organizations must demonstrate capacity to serve a diverse population and implement specialized trauma treatment protocols. Geographic scope is national; applicants serve specific regions but must meet national standards for service quality and outcome measurement.
Program description
The purpose of the NCTSI-II program is to create and operate National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative Category 2 Treatment and Service Adaptation Centers to provide national expertise for specific types of childhood traumatic events, population groups, and service systems, and support the specialized adaptation of effective evidence-based treatment and service approaches for communities across the nation.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative (Program Description, Goals, and Evaluation Plan)
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Statement
- Letters of Commitment from Partners
- Job Descriptions and Resumes of Key Staff
- Evaluation Plan with Trauma-Specific Outcome Measures
Program contact
- 👤 Jennifer Isely
- 📧 cat2nofonctsi@samhsa.hhs.gov
- 📞 (240) 276-2563
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 93.532 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.532). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2026 est. | $945,000,000 |
FAQ
What type of organization can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, universities, hospitals, state agencies, and community health centers can apply. Your organization must have experience serving children and adolescents with trauma.
What activities does this grant fund?
The grant funds trauma-focused treatment services, clinician training, and implementation of evidence-based treatment models. It also supports service adaptation for specific populations and technical assistance.
Do I need prior grant experience?
Prior experience managing federal grants is helpful but not always required. You should have documented experience providing mental health services to children.
How competitive is this funding?
Very competitive. SAMHSA grants typically attract strong applications from established organizations with proven track records and research partnerships.
What is the typical funding range?
Centers typically receive grants in the range of $400,000-$800,000 annually, though actual amounts vary by program scope and population served.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's track record serving traumatized children and adolescents with evidence-based models like TF-CBT or EMDR.
- Clearly explain how you will train clinicians and measure treatment outcomes using validated trauma assessment tools.
- Demonstrate partnerships with schools, courts, and child welfare agencies to maximize referral networks and reach.
- Detail your plan to adapt services for underserved populations, including rural, immigrant, or justice-involved youth.
- Build relationships with SAMHSA program officers early; attend technical assistance webinars and contact the agency with questions before submitting.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants overstate capacity without showing existing infrastructure or trained staff. Applications lack concrete data on current treatment outcomes and client demographics. Weak partnerships or unclear referral pathways to reach trauma-exposed children.
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