HHS – Treatment, Recovery, and Workforce Support Grants Forecast (2020)

By NLADA on February 10, 2020

This is a forecasted opportunity. It is estimated to post on February 28, 2020. There is no estimated due date.

“The purpose of this program is to implement evidence-based programs to support individuals in substance use disorder treatment and recovery to live independently and participate in the workforce. To achieve this objective, recipients must coordinate, as applicable, with Indian tribes or tribal organizations, state and local workforce development boards (see definitions), lead state agencies responsible for a workforce investment activity (see definitions), and state agencies responsible for carrying out substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs.”

Helpful resources

Learn how civil legal aid helps those affected by the opioid crisis in a co-branded NLADA and Justice in Government Project factsheet. On the last page are four examples of partnerships that are currently serving individuals affected by the opioid crisis.
The NLADA recently presented at a national conference on how legal aid can help individuals affected by substance use disorders. We also heard from two states on what they’re doing to address the opioid crisis. Access that presentation here.
What is a forecasted grant? Some agencies, like HHS, make it easy to learn about “forecasted” grants, or potential funding opportunities. Grant-making agencies, pending budgetary and discretionary spending approvals and federal agency program decisions, often offer previews of their planned funding opportunities.

Grant information

Funding Title: Treatment, Recovery, and Workforce Support Grants

Agency Name: Department of Health and Human Services – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Funding Opportunity Number: TI-20-013

Funding Instrument Type: Grant

Express Language for Legal Aid: Legal services are not listed in the short synopsis of this grant, but it is possible that legal service providers working with individuals with SUDs on barriers to employment and workforce development would be eligible. Check back on February 28 when the grant is projected to post for more information.

Target Population: Individuals in substance use treatment and recovery

Expected Number of Awards: Not listed

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Estimated Total Program Funding: Not listed

Award Ceiling & Floor: Not listed

How to Apply: Check back in late February when the opportunity is posted.

Current Closing Date for Applications: it is estimated to post on February 28, 2020. The estimated due date is not yet posted.

Eligible Applicants: Domestic or private non-profits that provide treatment or recovery services for individuals with substance use disorders and partners with one or more local or state stakeholders, which may include local employers, community organizations, the local workforce development board, local and state governments, and Indian tribes or tribal organizations to support recovery, independent living, and participation in the workforce.