[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 103 (Thursday, May 29, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 32075]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-13393]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration


Fiscal Year (FY) 2003 Funding Opportunity

AGENCY: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of funding availability for SAMHSA Services Grant 
Program for Residential Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women.

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SUMMARY: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 
(SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) announces the 
availability of FY 2003 funds for the grant program described below. A 
synopsis of this funding opportunity, as well as many other Federal 
Government funding opportunities, is also available at the Internet 
site: http://www.fedgrants.gov.
    This notice is not a complete description of the program; potential 
applicants must obtain a copy of the Request for Applications (RFA), 
including Part I, Services Grant Program for Residential Treatment for 
Pregnant and Postpartum Women, Part II, General Policies and Procedures 
Applicable to all SAMHSA Applications for Discretionary Grants and 
Cooperative Agreements, and the PHS 5161-1 (Rev. 7/00) application form 
before preparing and submitting an application.
    Funding Opportunity Title: Services Grant Program for Residential 
Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women--Short Title: PPW.
    Funding Opportunity Number: TI 03-012.
    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 93.243.
    Authority: Section: 508 of the Public Health Service Act, as 
amended and subject to the availability of funds.
    Funding Opportunity Description: The Substance Abuse and Mental 
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse 
Treatment (CSAT) is accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2003 grants 
to expand the availability of comprehensive, high quality residential 
treatment services for pregnant and postpartum women (postpartum refers 
to the period after childbirth--up to 12 months) who suffer from 
alcohol and other drug use problems, and for their infants and children 
impacted by the perinatal and environmental effects of maternal 
substance use and abuse.
    Eligible Applicants: Domestic public and non-profit private 
entities, including tribal governments/organizations, community- and 
faith-based organizations, may apply.
    Due Date for Applications: July 23, 2003.
    Estimated Funding Available/Number of Awards: It is expected that 
approximately $3 million will be available for 6 to 9 awards in FY 
2003. The average annual award will range from $350,000 to $500,000 in 
total costs (direct and indirect). Actual funding levels will depend on 
the availability of funds. Applications with proposed budgets that 
exceed $500,000 will be returned without review.
    Is Cost Sharing Required: Yes. Non-Federal contributions are 
required and may be in cash or in-kind, fairly evaluated. The matching 
funds must not be less than $1 for each $9 of Federal funds provided in 
years one and two, and not less than $1 for each $3 of Federal funds in 
any subsequent year. Matching funds must meet the same test of 
allowability as costs charged to Federal grants. Sources of matching 
funds are State and local governmental appropriations (non-Federal), 
foundations, and other private non-profit or for-profit organizations. 
In-kind contributions may include facilities, equipment, or services 
used in direct support of the project.
    Period of Support: Up to 3 years, with annual continuations 
depending on availability of funds and progress achieved.
    How to Get Full Announcement and Application Materials: Complete 
application kits may be obtained from: the National Clearinghouse for 
Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) at 1-800-729-6686. The PHS 5161-1 
application form and the full text of the funding announcement are also 
available electronically via SAMHSA's World Wide Web Home Page: http://www.samhsa.gov (Click on `Grant Opportunities').
    When requesting an application kit, the applicant must specify the 
funding opportunity title and number for which detailed information is 
desired. All information necessary to apply, including where to submit 
applications and application deadline instructions, are included in the 
application kit.
    Contact for Additional Information: Linda White Young, Substance 
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance 
Abuse Treatment, 5600 Fishers Lane/Rockwall II, 7th Floor, Rockville, 
MD 20857, (301) 443-8392, E-Mail: [email protected].

    Dated: May 20, 2003.
Richard Kopanda,
Executive Officer, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 03-13393 Filed 5-28-03; 8:45 am]
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