CSAT Practice Improvement Collaborative Cooperative Agreements: Strengthening Treatment Access and Retention

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CSAT Practice Improvement Collaborative Cooperative Agreements: Strengthening Treatment Access and Retention: [Note: This announcement was published in the Federal Register on February 18, 2003.] The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2003 funds for cooperative agreements to implement effective clinical and administrative practices to improve client access and retention in substance abuse treatment. Who can apply: Public and domestic private nonprofit entities are eligible to apply, including units of State or local government, tribal governments and organizations, and community-based organizations, including faith-based organizations. The direct provider of substance abuse treatment services that is implementing the proposed project, including the applicant organization, if the applicant is a provider, must have been providing treatment for a minimum of two years prior to the application date. If applicant is not a direct provider of substance abuse treatment services, the applicant must document a commitment from an experienced, licensed substance abuse treatment provider to implement the proposed project. The direct provider of substance abuse services implementing the proposed project must be in compliance, at the time the application is submitted, with all local, city, county and State requirements for licensing, accreditation, or certification. Est. Funds for FY 2003: $2.5 million Est. No. of Awards: 12 - 14, with annual awards ranging from $175,000 to $200,000 in total costs (direct and indirect) Up to 2 cooperative agreements may be awarded to applicants seeking to improve access and retention for rural populations in need of medication-assisted therapy for addiction to heroin or prescription opiates such as OxyContin or hydrocodone. Project period: Up to 3 years, with annual continuations depending on availability of funds.