Mental Health Clinical and AIDS Service-Related Training Grants

How to Apply

Award Procedure:
Grants in support of approved applications are awarded directly to the applicant institution by the Center for Mental Health Services.

Preapplication Coordination:
Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:
The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92 (PHS 5161-1), must be used for applicants that are State and local governments. Application kits, containing the necessary forms and instructions for completing the forms, may be obtained from Grants Management Branch, Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS). Consultation on a proposed project may be obtained from the CMHS branch or center responsible for the training area of interest. Applications are reviewed by nonfederal consultants recruited nationwide from the mental health field. Amount of award and period of support are determined on basis of merit; must also be reviewed by the Center for Mental Health Services Advisory Council. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations.

Deadlines:
Contact the CMHS Headquarters Office for application deadlines.

Range of Approval / Disapproval Time:
Approximately 180 days after submission of application.

Appeals:
None.

Renewals:
Support of an approved project is recommended for a specified project period, usually not in excess of 3 years. Prior to termination of the project period, grantee may submit application for renewal of support which is processed as a competing renewal application.