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The Program Supplements for the Minority Fellowship Program-Addiction Counselors (MFP-AC) is a SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) funding opportunity that provides one year of supplemental grant support to a very specific set of existing grantees from the FY 2014 "Now is the Time" Minority Fellowship Program-Addiction Counselors (NITT-MFP-AC) cohort. The supplement is designed to expand and strengthen the work those grantees were already funded to carry out under the original 2014 Request for Applications (TI-14-010), rather than to launch a brand-new program for new applicants. The overarching goal remains the same as the original fellowship: reducing health disparities and improving health outcomes in racially and ethnically diverse communities by increasing the number of culturally competent, masters-level addiction counselors available to underserved minority populations, with an emphasis on transition age youth ages 16 to 25.
The opportunity is rooted in the long-standing gap between community need and workforce capacity in behavioral health. Many minority communities have historically had less access to substance use and mental health services, in part because of a shortage of practitioners who are trained to provide culturally responsive care and, when needed, offer relevant language skills. By supporting graduate education and training for counselors committed to serving these communities, the program aims to strengthen the pipeline of providers who can deliver effective, culturally appropriate substance use disorder services, including services tailored to the developmental and social realities of transition age youth.
SAMHSA sets out several minimum required activities for how the supplemental funds must be used. A central requirement is to manage and distribute an expanded number of student stipends along with other training-related costs, effectively increasing the number of supported fellows and the practical resources that help them complete training. Another key expansion is broadening stipend eligibility beyond students strictly in addiction or substance abuse counseling programs to also include students pursuing masters degrees in related fields such as social work, counseling, nursing, and similar tracks, as long as they are committed to serving minority populations affected by substance use disorders. Even with this broader eligibility, the training expectation remains firm: the supported educational programs must include preparation on addiction issues relevant to transition age youth (16-25). A third required activity is active collaboration with professional organizations and educational institutions to identify and support a larger pool of qualified, eligible students and to help spread information about the program's goals, activities, and outcomes.
Eligibility is narrowly limited to the two organizations that were already FY 2014 NITT-MFP-AC grantees: the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). SAMHSA explains this restriction as a practical implementation decision: these grantees already have the infrastructure, partnerships, and operational experience needed to quickly scale up stipend distribution, expand recruitment and eligibility, and disseminate information about results without the delays that would come from onboarding new organizations.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration under CFDA 93.243. The funding opportunity number is TI 16 016, with an original closing date of May 17, 2016. SAMHSA anticipated making two awards, with an award ceiling listed at $406,346, reflecting the supplemental nature of the funding and its focus on scaling existing fellowship activities rather than creating a new nationwide competition.Apply for TI 16 016
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Program Supplements for Minority Fellowship Program-Addiction Counselors (MFP–AC)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.243.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-03-16.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-05-17. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $406,346.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Program Supplements for the Minority Fellowship Program-Addiction Counselors (MFP-AC)?
This is a SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) funding opportunity that provides one year of supplemental grant support to a very specific set of existing grantees from the FY 2014 "Now is the Time" Minority Fellowship Program-Addiction Counselors (NITT-MFP-AC) cohort.
Is this a new grant competition for new applicants?
No. The supplement is intended to expand and strengthen work already funded under the original FY 2014 Request for Applications (TI-14-010). It is not designed to launch a brand-new program for new applicants.
What is the main goal of this supplemental funding?
The overarching goal remains the same as the original fellowship: reducing health disparities and improving health outcomes in racially and ethnically diverse communities by increasing the number of culturally competent, masters-level addiction counselors available to underserved minority populations.
Which population is specifically emphasized in this program?
The program places an emphasis on transition age youth ages 16 to 25, including ensuring that supported educational programs include preparation on addiction issues relevant to this age group.
Why does SAMHSA focus on minority communities in this opportunity?
The opportunity is rooted in a long-standing gap between community need and workforce capacity in behavioral health. Many minority communities have historically had less access to substance use and mental health services, in part due to a shortage of practitioners trained to provide culturally responsive care and, when needed, relevant language skills.
How must the supplemental funds be used (at a high level)?
SAMHSA describes several minimum required activities for how the supplemental funds must be used, including expanding student stipends and training-related support, broadening stipend eligibility to additional masters-level fields related to addiction counseling, and collaborating with professional organizations and educational institutions for recruitment and dissemination.
Are student stipends part of the required activities?
Yes. A central requirement is to manage and distribute an expanded number of student stipends along with other training-related costs, with the goal of increasing the number of supported fellows and the resources that help them complete training.
Does the supplement expand which students can receive stipends?
Yes. It broadens stipend eligibility beyond students strictly in addiction or substance abuse counseling programs to also include students pursuing masters degrees in related fields such as social work, counseling, nursing, and similar tracks, as long as they are committed to serving minority populations affected by substance use disorders.
Does the broader stipend eligibility remove the addiction-training expectation?
No. Even with broader eligibility, the training expectation remains firm: supported educational programs must include preparation on addiction issues relevant to transition age youth (16-25).
What kinds of collaborations are required under this supplement?
A required activity is active collaboration with professional organizations and educational institutions to identify and support a larger pool of qualified, eligible students and to spread information about the program's goals, activities, and outcomes.
Who is eligible to apply for this supplemental grant?
Eligibility is narrowly limited to the two organizations that were already FY 2014 NITT-MFP-AC grantees: the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
Can universities, nonprofits, or other organizations apply if they are not NAADAC or NBCC?
No. Based on the information provided, eligibility is restricted to NAADAC and NBCC as the existing FY 2014 NITT-MFP-AC grantees.
Why is eligibility restricted to only those two organizations?
SAMHSA explains the restriction as a practical implementation decision: the existing grantees already have the infrastructure, partnerships, and operational experience needed to quickly scale up stipend distribution, expand recruitment and eligibility, and disseminate results without delays from onboarding new organizations.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Which SAMHSA center is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT).
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 93.243.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is TI 16 016.
What was the original closing date for the opportunity?
The original closing date listed is May 17, 2016.
How many awards did SAMHSA anticipate making?
SAMHSA anticipated making two awards.
What is the award ceiling mentioned for this supplement?
The award ceiling listed is $406,346, reflecting that this is supplemental funding intended to scale existing fellowship activities rather than create a new nationwide competition.
How long is the supplemental support period?
The supplement provides one year of supplemental grant support.
How does this supplement relate to the original FY 2014 RFA?
It is designed to expand and strengthen the work already funded under the original FY 2014 Request for Applications (TI-14-010) for the NITT-MFP-AC cohort.
What type of workforce does this program aim to strengthen?
It aims to strengthen the pipeline of culturally competent, masters-level addiction counselors (and related masters-level professionals receiving addiction-focused preparation) who are committed to serving underserved minority populations, including transition age youth.
What kinds of services does the program ultimately aim to improve?
It aims to improve the availability of effective, culturally appropriate substance use disorder services for underserved minority populations, including services tailored to the developmental and social realities of transition age youth (16-25).
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